WMNF Music

10/07/2026

On today’s Traffic Jam from 3-6 PM on 88.5 FM, we’ll celebrate musical birthdays (John Mellencamp is 75!) Upcoming area events: Cannons at Jannus Live 10/8; The Avett Brothers with The Secret Sisters at The BayCare Sound 10/10; Eddie 9V at Jannus 10/11; beabadoobee plays UCF in Orlando 10/13; stellar triple bill of Weezer/The Shins/Silversun Pickups at Benchmark International Arena 10/14; and WMNF’s Halloween Ball is at New World Tampa 10/16 featuring Ft. Lauderdale’s Obsidian (tix at WMNF.org) New music: Soccer Mommy; The War On Drugs; Phoebe Bridgers; Thee Marloes; DIIV; Bruce Hornsby; Alabama Shakes

09/30/2026

Thanks to all who helped WMNF during its fund drive! 👏🎉 On Wednesday’s Traffic Jam 3-6 PM, we’ll check out some of the music playing in the area (and you can win a pair of FREE tickets to see The Avett Brothers and to see Suki Waterhouse at Jannus Live 10/1!) WE'll also have discounted tickets to see The Beths from New Zealand 10/3 at The RITZ Ybor, all for supporting WMNF Community Radio! Don’t forget WMNF’s 7th Annual is at Skipper's Smokehouse this Saturday night! Also by Ziggy Marley (at The BayCare Sound 10/4), St. Paul and The Broken Bones, beabadoobee, Leon Bridges. Favorites by The Strokes, Camera Obscura, Elliott Smith, R.E.M. & more on 88.5 FM, WMNF.org and the free app!

09/22/2026

Just some of the gifts that are available for your donation to keep WMNF Community Radio on the air! With the huge funding cuts to public radio stations across the country, the only way we can stay independent and free is with your help. On Wednesday's Traffic Jam, we'll be looking for your help, and you can donate right now using this link: https://giving.wmnf.org/-/NFRKGKUB Direct your donation to TJW, and pick up a lovely gift while you are there. Thank you!

09/18/2026

So young, and so much talent. R.I.P. Duncan Sheik.

The Tony winner’s family revealed on Wednesday that Sheik was “receiving medical care” and in “critical but stable condition.”

09/18/2026

Enjoy the band Mr. Whiskers & The Nine Lives on this episode of Live Music Showcase!
Join us live EVERY FRIDAY at 2:06pm!

09/17/2026

If you missed the 25th Annual Americana Awards on NPR, with so many great musical performances, including Robert Plant's Lifetime Acheivement Award set, you can rewatch it here. Hosted by The Milk Carton Kids, who are always amusing.

The 25th annual Americana Honors & Awards will stream live on Septe...

09/06/2026

Bobbie Dusenberry is hosting WMNF's It's The Music Monday from 1-3 pm. Tune in to 88.5 or WMNF.org or WMNF app. Looking forward to connecting with you on this Labor Day Sept 7th. I'll have Ricky Skaggs tickets to give away too! ✌️❣️🎶

09/02/2026

So sad to report the loss of the amazing jazz singer, Cassandra Wilson at the age of 70.

WBGO's Doug Doyle reports on the passing of Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer Cassandra Wilson

08/25/2026

R.I.P. Dolly, and thank you for all the years of beautiful music, and for being such a kind and generous soul. You truly made a difference, and will not be forgotten. 🎶❤️🎶

The artist was a star performer in country music and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.