Welcome back!! While all you WIDR Broncos are getting back in the swing of things, the WIDR Music Director, Music Team, AND a special guest created a little playlist for you! This playlist is a jumble of songs that we feel sounds/feels the most like the end of summer. Here’s what everyone recommended! Zoe (Music Director): Ventura Highway - America Weightless - Spacy Jane Touch Back Down - Ocean Alley Heart of Glass - Blondie If It Makes You Happy - Skegss, triple j Lukas (Ge

I had the incredible pleasure of being able to sit down with 89.1 WIDR FM’s mascot, Bodhi for an interview. A three-eyed monkey from Kalamazoo, MI, Bodhi is a local cryptid who loves the arts, dancing, and long walks on the Valley Pond. He just got back to town after Summer vacation and he’s fired up and ready to evolve radio beyond what was ever thought possible. He is notoriously difficult to get a hold of, but he was very glad for the opportunity to be featured on WIDR’s v

Heartbreaking that the album art isn't an awkward picture of the band standing side by side. This is their first self-titled record where this is the case and that is an absolute travesty. Millions will suffer for their negligence, and their reputation will be forever tarnished. Very disappointing... There is no one that hates Weezer more than Weezer fans. Everyone with knowledge of this group in any capacity knows that. But that kind of irony presented by their fandom is may

I’ve lived in the Kalamazoo area for the majority of life. In that time, I have picked up a thing or two about where the cool stuff is around here. Whether you are a returning student or have never stepped foot in Kalamazoo your whole life, I’m excited to share with you some of the coolest spots in town. From food, to entertainment, to studies, there are some gems around here if you know where to look. My hope is that you give these spots a try and that you grow to like them

Not long ago, we aired a special program recorded by Phoebe Bridgers herself last week. Lost Signal aired on 89.1 WIDR FM Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 15th, and it was a really cool opportunity to get some track-by-track commentary from her while listening to this record for the first time. It wasn’t just the first time listening to Lost Weekend either, because until that point I had never listened to a Phoebe Bridgers album before. The closest I ever got was the

Back in July, I had the privilege of being able to interview the renowned Todd Rundgren as he was on his Damned If I Do Tour. It was an interview that went pretty dang well all things considered. I feel as though I was really able to get the idea of what this guy's all about, and I found myself interested in what he was all about. Following the interview, I was able to get my name on the guest list for his show at Bell's Beer Garden right here in Kalamazoo on July 17th. What

On July 17th, 2026, I sat down for a digital interview with Psychedelic Pop Singer-Songwriter Todd Rundgren. Having been writing and performing original music for about 60 years, Todd Rundgren is embarking on his Damned If I Do Tour. During the interview, he had elaborated that this tour had an intentional focus on his older, fan favorite works. “I want to go out there and see to it that the fans have a good time,” Rundgren stated. At the time of recording, he was at a hotel

The third annual Vine Fest celebration took place on June 20th from noon until 10:00pm, featuring local artists from Kalamazoo and beyond. The free event was hosted at Davis Street Park and was a fundraiser for the Vine Neighborhood Association. This was my first time attending this festival. Every Saturday at 2:00, I host my show Audiophile Hour. I tell you this not as a shameless plug (even though it totally is), but because this quirk of my routine prevented me from being

The National Weather Service has put out an Extreme Heat Warning starting June 29 through July 2. Here are some resources and information for keeping cool this week! Cooling Centers Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries - 448 North Burdick in Kalamazoo No ID or residency requirements for cooling center use. Guests can remain and transition into dinner service. Ministry with Community - 500 N. Edwards St in Kalamazoo Adults and children accompanied by a parent or guardian are welcomed b

Happy Pride WIDRites! This month WIDR Music Director, Zoe, asked each of directors their favorite queer artists to recommend. This WIDR PRIDE playlist is made up of recommendations from our lovely music team and directors! Check it out on our Spotify. Stay tuned for National Pride Day, June 28th, for all day pride programming on-air! Now here are your director recs: Elijah: Production Director Ben Platt - Vienna PVRIS - Hallucinations Hayley Kiyoko - Found My Friend Geneviev