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Tigers Jaw @ The Magic Stick - May 27, 2026
After their album release of "Lost on You" in March 2026, Tigers Jaw embarked on the second half of their USA tour, starting in no other city but Detroit Rock City! The show was opened by Bleary Eyed and Pool Kids. Bleary Eyed - Image from floodmagazine Bleary Eyed Bleary Eyed is rock group from Philly PA. They threw down, playing some fuzzy, twinkly, sort of shoegaze-y sounds that got the pit all buzzin' around. The singer, Nathaniel Salfi, hadn't slept in 2 days and tho
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May 284 min read


Slayyyter - WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA Album Review
Lukas Filcek gives his thoughts in the new Slayyyter album, WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA.
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May 12 min read


New Music Highlights April 9th, 2026: U for Lifers
This week at WIDR, we're enjoying some of the spring weather coming through Kalamazoo as the semester comes to an end. We're still hard at work making sure your source for radio evolution is stocked up on brand new tracks every week! We'll be starting off with Caity Ahearne and some of her thoughts on the track Laid Back by Heat Above: " It's giving futuristic vibes with the synth going on. I really enjoy how it's upbeat, the vocals come in and it slows down a bit, but then t
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Apr 92 min read


Ratboys - Singin' to an Empty Chair Album Review
Lukas Filcek of the WIDR Music Team talks about his thoughts on the most recent Ratboys album, Singin' to an Empty Chair.
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Mar 122 min read


New Music Highlights February 11th, 2026: Jane Remover? I Hardly Know Her!
It's a new week here at 89.1 WIDR FM, and we're starting something brand new. It's the New Music Highlights! Each week, I'll be taking some of my favorite reviews the Music Team typed out to highlight new tracks that are now playing on WIDR! It's a great way to give dedicated listeners a taste of what's new at WIDR each week and another reason for them to tune in! Without further ado, the first highlight of the week is from local artist, Hach , with the rerecording and releas
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Feb 123 min read


89.1 WIDR FM Presents.. WIDR Live! - Jazz Combo
89.1 WIDR FM presents, WIDR Live! - Jazz Combo. Live Jazz music Performed every Sunday at 5PM.
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Feb 21 min read


Yes, And? - Improv Clinic for Social Anxiety
Western Michigan University's Unified Clinics are presenting a program for those struggling with social anxiety, with a focus toward WMU students and young adults. it is a 6-week clinic at the WMed building which you can participate in at no charge to you! "It is a safe, script-free space to build the confidence you need for job interviews, presentations, and meeting new people, and to be in social situations." For information on Participating, reach out to Scott Baron at sco
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Jan 202 min read


Adulting 101 2026 | Presented by MSU
MSU is presenting free online sessions throughout 2026 targeted towards teenagers and young adults. Thursday, February 19 at 5PM, is a workshop named "informed renter". This is a workshop that goes over the rights and responsibilities one has as a tenant. if you are interested in more information or looking at the other courses they will have throughout the year, please visit: Event Summary for Adulting 101 2026 | ANR Events Management System
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Jan 201 min read


The Laureate - Creative works by Undergraduate students
The Laureate (Lor-ee-it), is a journal for undergraduate students to submit creative pieces of work. This can include playwriting, poetry, photography, visual art, fiction, personal essays, etc. The journal recently closed its submissions If you are interested in reading previous issues, or want to read the most recent issue once it releases please visit: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/laureate/
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Jan 201 min read


WMU Students Ride Free!
This is a reminder that Western Michigan University Students can ride Kalamazoo Metro Buses for free when presenting a valid Western Michigan University ID. For more information on taking the Bus as a WMU student, visit: Busing | Western Michigan University And here are some fun locations you can take the bus to from campus! Kalamazoo Destinations | Busing | Western Michigan University
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Jan 201 min read
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