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Will Overman In-Studio Session

Commonwealth artist, Will Overman, is in the WNRN studio! Listen below to hear what he’s been working on, and catch him at Dead Air IV at The NorVa in Norfolk on Jan. 25!

Marc Rebillet on World Cafe

Some artists prepare to go onstage by rehearsing relentlessly. Electronic music producer, live performer and online personality Marc Rebillet prepares by doing, in his words, “absolutely nothing”. Learn how Marc Rebillet improvises his songs and how it’s gained him millions of fans, plus hear a couple live tracks written on the spot, on the next World Cafe.

Encore: Jacob Collier on World Cafe

Jacob Collier is being considered for Album of the Year at the Grammys. Djesse [pronounced Jessie] Volume 4 is a continuation of his ambitious project to collaborate with dozens of artists. The British singer, songwriter, and composer talks about what he’s learned and why he’s happy to take on the role of “music teacher to the internet”, on the next World Cafe.

Les Temps Perdu Playlist 12/1/24

On Sundays from 12-2 p.m. Drew, Dan, and Mike practice indie-rock archaeology as co-hosts of Les Temps Perdu. Tune in for two hours of old-school glam, punk, new wave, alternative, grunge, and indie-rock from the 70s through the mid-90s.

Beth Gibbons Mini Concert on World Cafe

The lead singer of Portishead, Beth Gibbons, has one of the most distinct voices in popular music. Earlier this year she released her debut solo album, Lives Outgrown, to critical acclaim – it was nominated for Britian’s biggest music award, The Mercury Prize. Coming up, Beth Gibbons joins us for a mini concert playing songs from Lives Outgrown, recorded at Royal Albert Hall in London, complete with an eight-piece band, on the next World Cafe.

Grateful Dead and Phriends Playlist 11/23/24

Marc Smith and Ed Monde have hosted The Grateful Dead & Phriends for a long time, but love every minute of it. Marc and Ed are both diehard fans of Phish, Grateful Dead, Aquarium Rescue Unit, Umphreys McGee, Les Claypool, Widespread Panic, the Charlottesville music scene and many more. Please join the Grateful Dead and Phriends with Marc Smith and Ed Monde every Saturday from 9 a.m. – noon.

Staff Picks – Top 100 Albums of 2024

On New Year’s Eve, we’re counting down the Top 100 albums of the year as picked by WNRN listeners. Check out the albums WNRN staff chose, and select your Top 10 of 2024 right now to automatically be entered to win a $500 Gift Card from Plan 9 Music!

Tune into the Top 100, supported by Furbish Thrift in Richmond, on December 31st to see where your favorites landed.

Les Temps Perdu Playlist 11/24/24

On Sundays from 12-2 p.m. Drew, Dan, and Mike practice indie-rock archaeology as co-hosts of Les Temps Perdu. Tune in for two hours of old-school glam, punk, new wave, alternative, grunge, and indie-rock from the 70s through the mid-90s.