Local Music Radio And Where To Listen
Local radio is inherently tied to the community it serves. The stations often act as a meeting point for musicians, promoters, and fans to connect and discover one another. Local radio can also help preserve and promote regional and cultural musical traditions that might otherwise be lost in the globalized, mainstream music industry. By supporting local stations, listeners help ensure that these unique sounds and traditions continue to be passed down and appreciated by future generations. Today we’re introducing you to four radio DJ’s and their stations so you can tune into the music in your community.
Hometown Heroes with DJ Mark Rogers
One of the longest running local music radio programs, Hometown Heroes on Delaware Public Media (DPM) hosted by Mark Rogers is an undeniable staple in the Delaware music scene. For over 20 years, Rogers’ has hand-selected an eclectic mix of music from around the tri-state area to play, brings on musical guests for interviews and performances, and announces big concerts and shows in the area. He even hosts an award show, The Homey Awards, every year, helping local musicians become recognized by their peers. The show airs Sunday nights from 7pm to 9pm on 91.1 WDDE in Dover, DE and 88.1 WMHS in Wilmington. Plus, there's a rebroadcast Wednesday nights at 9pm on Delaware Public Media. There are two weekly rebroadcasts on WCHE 1520AM and 95.3FM. You can stream it live at delawarepublic.org.
The Wilmington Renaissance Radio Show with host Samantha Hollins
Delaware’s own rock guitar Goddess and music journalist Samantha Hollins, p.k.a. Ghetto SongBird, just celebrated 2 years of hosting The Wilmington Renaissance Radio Show on WHGE. Her finger is always on the pulse of what’s happening in Wilmington. Her main focus is giving a platform to social activists, creatives, politicians, movers and shakers. Hollins’ show airs every Saturday 3pm to 4pm on WHGE 95.3FM and streams worldwide on whge953.com.
WXPN Local with John Vettese
Philadelphia is just a train ride away for Wilmingtonians. If you hop off at 30th Street Station you’ll be right around the corner from the beloved listener supported radio station WXPN. Radio personality and DJ John Vettese has been a part of the radio staff since 2012 and started a local music hour that plays local bands from around the region, as well as touring bands. Take a listen every Tuesday 8pm to 10pm 99.5 or listen online at xpn.org.
Darnell Miller’s Indie Planet with Darnell Miller
The newest edition to local indie radio, Darnell Miller’s Indie Planet on WJVS Radio, had its premier on November 11. Giving the hosts incredible and extensive musical background, this show is sure to be filled with top notch local soul, and rock and roll. You can listen live every Monday at 8pm /wjvsradio.com or download the app.
