Decade of Difference: Roger McGuinn
Over his long career, Roger McGuinn has influenced many artists. His 12 string Rickenbacker guitar added a distinctive sound to folk rock and country rock. The Beatles, Tom Petty and R.E.M all list McGuinn as [...]
Decade of Difference: Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega was at the forefront of a new generation of female singer songwriters who came to prominence in the late 80s and early 90s. Her hushed, articulate lyrics won fans and compared to flamboyant [...]
Decade of Difference: Josh Rouse
Josh Rouse has always been a traveler. Born in Nebraska, Rouse and his family lived in several western states and by 18 he had relocated to Tennessee where he took up songwriting. His work plays [...]
Decade of Difference: Paul Thorn
The son of a Pentacostal preacher who was a champion prize fighter and a factory worker prior to focusing on music, Paul Thorn brings a wide range of life experiences to his songwriting and performances. [...]
Decade of Difference: Beach House
While playing in the Baltimore indie rock scene, Victoria LeGrand and Alex Scally met and began writing music together. Initially they performed using a mix of organ, programmed drums and guitar with a lo-fi sound. [...]
Decade of Difference: Robbie Robertson
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Robbie Robertson turns 79 today. His work with the Band helped create the Americana genre and he was key to Bob Dylan going electric in the mid 60s. [...]
WNRN Recognized At 85th Annual VAB Awards
We’re excited to announce that WNRN has been recognized for excellence in broadcasting at the 85th Annual Virginia Association of Broadcasters Awards. We placed first in the Best Station Promotion/Contest Radio category, and we placed second in the [...]
Decade of Difference: Blondie
Pioneers in the New York new wave scene, Debbie Harry and Blondie moved from the citys’ underground music scene to mainstream success with a series of hit singles in the 70s. Guitarist Chris Stein [...]
Decade of Difference: The Shins
James Mercer has been the only constant in the Shins, a band he formed in 1996 in New Mexico while a member of another band called Flake. Flake had released some singles and gone on [...]
Decade of Difference: Blues Traveler
Blues Traveler formed when John Popper and his friend started a band originally called the Establishment in high school. After a few lineup changes, the group eventually settled on Blues Traveler as their name and [...]
Decade of Difference: American Aquarium
An alt country band formed in 2006 in Raleigh North Carolina, American Aquarium spent their first few years touring with occasional time set aside to record, producing two self released albums before 2010. By 2012 [...]
Decade of Difference: Shawn Colvin
Shawn Colvin picked up a guitar as a 10 year old and started to learn the music she heard from her parents, mostly 50s era folk artists. She began playing publicly in college at a [...]