Recent WNRN Posts
Billy Idol on World Cafe
Monday, September 20th at 6pm Billy Idol has a new EP called The Roadside. On it, he writes about the [...]
Decade of Difference: Bruce Hornsby
Commonwealth native Bruce Hornsby spent several years playing local clubs in Virginia before he and his brother John moved to [...]
Community Connection: Boys and Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg-Rockingham
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County focus on enabling young people to reach their full potential [...]
In Studio Sessions
Nan Macmillan In Studio Session
Charlottesville singer/songwriter Nan Macmillan joins us live in studio ahead of her performance at the Southern Café & Music Hall. Hear her talk about her songwriting influences and her favorite things about the [...]
Read Now: Conor Oberst Reveals His Favorite American Band & More in WNRN Guest DJ Set
Earlier this month Conor Oberst connected with WNRN via Zoom to talk about some of of his favorite songs of the moment. . Scroll down to see his picks and [...]
Listen Now: Bryan Elijah Smith In Studio Session
Virginia singer-songwriter Bryan Elijah Smith talks about musical influences and learning on the job as a producer for fellow artists and on his latest release, a 7-song collection called Apocalyptic Blues, plus he [...]
Become A Member
In addition to our underwriters WNRN depends directly on our listeners for support in the form of membership. When you become a member at WNRN you are joining a club of like-minded individuals who come together to appreciate great music, experience local events, and build friendships.
Hear Together
Hear Together, created in partnership with the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, is our series to help you identify ways to get involved and make a difference. Through our new Hear Together profiles, on the non-profits and volunteers working to improve our community.
Hear Together: CodeVA
CodeVA is a statewide nonprofit located in downtown Richmond that works to expand and diversify access to computer science. In [...]
Hear Together: Better Housing Coalition
The Better Housing Coalition changes lives and transforms communities in Richmond through high-quality, affordable housing. By building, developing, and managing [...]
Hear Together: Full Circle Grief Center
As a school counselor, Allyson Drake worked with a number of students who were experiencing a loss or had a [...]
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I love WNRN. I listen now matter where I live or travel. This station is one of my all-time favorite things. Thanks for being so amazing, WNRN!
Best music on the radio. Great current songs blended with great older stuff. Dead and Phriends on Saturday must listen show. But you are my go to music station any time of the day.
By far my favorite radio station I have ever listened to. You guys never play a bad song and I continue to grow my music library because of you guys. I absolutely love it!
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I grew up around Charlottesville and have listened to WNRN as long as it’s been on the air. Traveling and living in other places, I’ve realized how unique and amazing my hometown radio station is. I still stream it and tell my friends.