Featuring new, local, and live music each weekday!
There is no shortage of amazing music. On 88.5 FM and on our digital channels we have some of the best hand-picked music of every type imaginable. We’d like to draw attention to music that is new, local, recorded live, and old favorite, or is otherwise interesting by featuring a Song of the Day every weekday.
There are many ways to listen:
- You can come back to this page and scroll down. You’ll be able to read more about the artists.
- You can also find a Spotify playlist that includes most (but not all!) songs here.
- You can look through this Youtube playlist. Some of the videos are super cool!
- You can use app of choice with this RSS feed. Convenient!
- Get updates of the SOTD on Instagram.
Interested in submitting your music to be featured as a song of the day?
We at WMNF are always looking for cool new music to feature! We are especially looking for Florida bands, music from less-common genres, and from artists with diverse backgrounds.
The best way to submit your music is to email the song file to [email protected]. Be sure to include interesting facts about the song and links to your socials. Also include the statement that you allow the use of your song for podcasting. We can provide a simple license agreement as needed.
Listen to the latest episodes
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The WMNF Song of the Day for August 17, 2024 is Ready Tide by Liquid Pennies, From St. Petersburg, FL. Liquid Pennies are playing Sept 21st at St. Pete's The Nest with Domino Pink, and The Pilot Waves. -
On his way from the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival to Tipitina's in New Orleans, Marc Broussard stops in at the world famous Skipper's Smokehouse, August 21, 2024. The WMNF Song of the Day for August 16, 2024 is Give You the World by Marc Broussard. -
The WMNF Song of the Day for August 13 is Sweet Tooth by Prizilla from Gainesville, FL. Born to spread joy through her love of music, Bella, otherwise known as PRIZILLA, is a shining beacon of positivity. With a saxophone in one hand and a mic in the other, PRIZILLA (and her band) effortlessly blends the groovy melodies of pop, funk, and soul with their own colorful twist. You can find out more about WMNF Song of the Day, learn how to submit your music for consideration as Song of the Day, and find out ways to listen on our webpage. -
The WMNF Song of the Day for August 12, 2024 is Before I Go, by Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. This song is dedicated to Frankie Beverly, who passed away yesterday at the age of 77. -
The WMNF SOTD for 9/11/24: Wet Paint by Raquel Trinidad. Raquel Trinidad is a singer/Songwriter from Miami, FL (raised in Tampa, FL) with a Dominican and Puerto Rican background. Raquel was a final 5 team member of ’s team on season 21 of NBC’s ‘The Voice’ (2021) and a Top 20 finalist on ABC’s ‘American Idol’ season 17 (2019). As a child, Raquel performed voiceover alongside for Nickelodeon’s ‘Dora’s Explorer Girls’. Voiceover has translated into her adulthood as she is currently a voiceover actress for Mattel toy company (LOL Dolls, Rainbow High, etc.) -
The WMNF Song of Day for August 10, 2024 is SOTD 9/10/24: Test Flight by Justin Depth. One thing that is great about about the Tampa Bay area music scene is that there is a wide variety of styles of music. There is rock, hip-hop, country, jazz, and so much more. That is why today's WMNF SOTD features a work of local ambient electronic music. Justin Myers, a Tampa Native, is a member of local music projects Justin Depth, Alien House, and Diamond Man. Myers is an audio and visual artist who often incorporates the two in his works. Myers's recent works include video loops, sound collaborations, collages, and mixed-method printmaking. Myers finds inspiration from discarded imagery, random thought, and spontaneous actions. Myers is also a Co-Founder of the Tampa-based record label, Image Research Records. Test Flight is from Justin Depth's most recent release, Wired, out now. You can find out more about WMNF Song of the Day, learn how to submit your music for consideration as Song of the Day, and find out ways to listen on our webpage. -
The Song of the Day for August 9, 2024 is Bluebirds (My Empty Pages) by Will Quinlan. Will Quinlan has been a creative force in the Tampa Bay area for over 25 years. Writing and performing in various bands (Pagan Saints, Murder Creek, Diviners, most recently American Dreaming) and taking it solo. Will and his bands have graced WMNF's Live Music Showcase, benefit concerts, Tropical Heatwave, WMNF's Americana Fests and tribute tribute concerts. Catch him next at WMNF's Tom Petty tribute October 5! (see below) -
WMNF Song of the Day has been going great so far! It has been wonderful to hear from artists and listeners who enjoy it. None if it would be possible if it wasn't from the support from listeners. And so that is a reminder about that our little station is holding its fall fund drive. When you donate, mention that you like Song of the Day! Join us on Saturday, September 14th, as we mark a major milestone for our beloved community radio station. For 45 years, WMNF has been a beacon of independent broadcasting in the Tampa Bay area and beyond.
Nathan Bonilla-Warford AKA "Nate Dawg" is the First Cadet assisting DJ Spaceship on WMNF Friday Mornings. He has been a music lover his entire life and comes from a musical family, including his touring musicians father and brother. He announced Basketball Games in his hometown of Ocala, and DJ'd events in college. He volunteered at WORT, the amazing community radio station in Madison, WI. His favorite types of music are funk, jam, bluegrass, VGM. His kids play cello, piano, guitar, ukulele, and sing. His non-musical interests include Legos, camping, and science fiction.
IG: dnatediggitydawg
