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SOTD 1/15/26: Time is the Playground by Carbon Leaf
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (156+ words) The WMNF Song of the Day for January 15, 2026 is "Time is the Playground" by Carbon Leaf. A touring mainstay and an indie folk rock staple, this Virginia quintet's well-hewn live show and musical style drift in and out of Americana,…...
SOTD 1/14/26: Back to What Feels Right by Southern Avenue
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (214+ words) The WMNF Song of the Day for Wednesday, January 14, 2026 is "Back to What Feels Right" by Southern Avenue. Why is the the WMNF Song of the Day for Wednesday, January 14, 2026 is "Back to What Feels Right" by Southern Avenue? Because…...
Leah Heart talks creating Lascivious and claiming space as a bisexual artist
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (311+ words) This week on The Big Gay Radio Show, hosts Chris Gorman, Esm" Russell, and Bryan Hinkson were joined by Leah Heart, the frontwoman of the Tampa Bay'based band Lascivious. Together, they had a conversation that blended music, lived experience, and…...
“We heal each other with love and harmony”: Tierinii Jackson of Southern Avenue on Words & Music
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (243+ words) Ahead of Southern Avenue's upcoming show at Skipper's Smokehouse, Marcie Finkelstein spoke with lead singer Tierinii Jackson on Words & Music about her journey from gospel roots to Memphis soul, the legacy of Stax Records, and how Southern Avenue became a…...
SOTD 1/8/26: “Can’t Get Close Enough” by Cinema Stereo
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (124+ words) The WMNF Song of the Day for January 8, 2026 is "Can't Get Close Enough" by Cinema Stereo. Cinema Stereo is gearing up for a European tour but you can see them at the Orpheum on 1/15 with SOTDers Jupiter Bloom as well…...
Resolution: A Collection of Works by Artists from Tampa Bay and Beyond
1+ week, 5+ day ago (109+ words) " (Painting by Mary Grieco) On"Saturday, January 10th, 2026, the Gulf Coast Artists" Alliance (GCAA) is holding an opening reception for their exhibition "Resolution: A Collection of Works by Artists from Tampa Bay and Beyond" from 5pm to 9pm, featuring music by singer/songwriter…...
"The Fresh Start Effect" on Morning Energy
1+ week, 6+ day ago (64+ words) SOTD 1/2/26: You are Not Alone by the Eric Swanson Band The "sacred" pledge that will power the relaunch of far-right militia Oath Keepers Who did more harm to public health in 2025 " Kennedy or Rubio? "The Fresh Start Effect" on Morning…...
Ship of Fools
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (45+ words) A political cartoon by Bob Whitmore New Year's Eve events in Tampa: Parties, concerts & countdown to 2026 The best songs of 2025 January 2026 WMNF News & Notes SOTD 12/31/25: "Life is Strange" by Donna the Buffalo 2026 WMNF 88.5 FM...
SOTD 1/1/26: Ventura Highway by America
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (209+ words) The first WMNF Song of the Day for 2026 is "Ventura Highway" by America. America are a British-American rock band formed in London in 1970 by Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek, and Gerry Beckley. The trio met as sons of US Air Force…...
SOTD 12/31/25: "Life is Strange" by Donna the Buffalo
2+ week, 1+ day ago (145+ words) Welcome to the last SOTD of 2025! Thanks for sticking with us! By any account, this year has been a strange one. Fittingly, the WMNF Song of the Day for 12/31/25 is "Life is Strange" by Donna the Buffalo. Traditionally, going back…...