So last week I did an Indie Sleaze set at this silent disco event, and the overwhelming majority of kids there were not properly informed on the lovely era of music their ears were being BLESSED with. So if you're wondering what is this meaning of this so called "indie sleaze" I'll be your music prof for a moment and take you to school baby. I didn't really know this was a specific era or genre of music either until I started reading the literature. It actually started with

On September 26th, 2026, 30H!3 performed at the tailgate for the Western Michigan University Broncos football game. The event was orchestrated by WMU’s Campus Activities Board, who usually puts on a tailgate concert each year. I am not a fan of 3OH!3. Now, I’ve never really given it a wholehearted, honest shot, but I don’t really like what I’ve heard. I think a lot of it sounds pretty tacky and dated. Even still, it’s a step in the right direction after last year, and it seem

I DJ a Countrygaze show on WIDR and people are always like "What even is that?" "Did you say Country Gays??" or "I don't like Country music." And I'm afraid people won't listen because they think I'm playing Buck Owens or something. It's such a common phrase I hear in music fans "I like everything BUT country." What makes country so controversial? I can tell you now that not all country is created equally, and even the most punk kids who won't give country a chance, might j

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

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

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

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

This is Kenny's first solo song of the year and I hav been anxiously awaiting it's release. I am a big fan of KennyHoopla, and play his...