Sunday, March 22, 2009

Whole Wheat Radio

One of the best things I've discovered on the internet is WWR. That's Whole Wheat Radio. WWR originates in Talkeetna, AK and has been around for years but it's current incarnation is very cool. It is an off-shoot of the Wikipedia collaborative wiki model and use the same software they do although modified to WWR's needs. WWR allows listeners to determine what music will be played by selecting songs out of the library. I can't explain it as well as if you just go and look around and see for yourself.

What I like about WWR is the 57,000 songs of independent artists. You won't find Travis Twit or whatever his name is. You won't find Celine, Britany, Faith or any of the artists played on commercial radio. What you will find is Antje Duvekot, Meg Hutchinson, Emily Kurn, Cold Country, Jeffrey Foucault, Last Train Home and many many others. It is folk, americana, country, bluegrass, newgrass, jazz, and blues.

I love my WWR and can't go very long without it. Neither will you once you give it a try.

One of the great things about WWR is that it introduced me to new artists, some of whom have come to Anchorage to play. Had it not been for WWR I wouldn't have noticed them. Because of WWR I've seen and heard many talented artists in person. They play at various venues like the PAC, City Park, Wendy Williams, Humpies, Snow Goose, Tap Root Cafe and others. They are ALWAYS worth the time and many are locals who could use our support.

WWR also has house concerts where the artists play live from Talkeetna and we get to listen for free (donations gladly accepted).

I think you should give Whole Wheat Radio a try. Once you do you won't go back to white bread.

2 comments:

  1. Thanks man! Don't let us get you in trouble for listening at work or anything though! :-)

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  2. Good on Scobey, it is a great place to listen to the music you can't hear on commercial radio...I have had the honor to meet a number of artists and listeners and am in awe of the concept of WWR. Give me WWR or give me deaf!

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