WMNF Song of the Day

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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!
  • 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 fill out this form. You can also email the song file to [email protected].  Be sure to include interesting facts about the song and links to your socials!

Listen to the latest episodes

  • Have you ever wondered what it takes for a song to become a WMNF Song of the Day (SOTD)? Well, let’s start with what it doesn’t take: a fancy PR team making a splashy presentation, any form of payola, or some IA optimization playlist. Every single song is listened to by WMNF volunteers and hand-picked…
  • The WMNF Song of the Day for February 7, 2025 is "Lightning" by the uber-fashionable rocker, Gyasi. "lightning is from the album "Here Comes The Good Part" that drops today!
  • The WMNF Song of the Day for February 6, 2025 is “Troubadour” by Rambler Kane. Patrick “Rambler” Kane is a singer-songwriter from Jacksonville, FL who presents a spirited blend of Americana. He performed songs and was interviewed by Randy Wind on the January 10, 2025 show of WMNF’s Live Music Showcase. “I think my songs come…
  • The WMNF Song of the Day for February 5, 2025 is "72 (This Highway's Mean) by Drive By Truckers". Drive-By Truckers' music is a gritty blend of Southern rock, alt-country, and storytelling, filled with raw emotion and social commentary. Their sound is driven by crunchy, layered guitars, swampy rhythms, and a deep, twangy drawl that carries both heartbreak and rebellion.
  • The WMNF Song of the Day for February 4, 2025 is "The Leon County Sing Along Blues" by The Tall Pines. The Tall Pines are a shack-shakin’ rock & roll duo. Connie Lynn Petruk, singing her heart out, playing drums on an alligator skin suitcase, while her partner Christmas Davis, arm-wrestles a guitar, writes songs & growls along. 
  • There are many bands who are really, really good at one specific sound and get famous for it. Jamiroquai has their bubbly light funky sound. John Prine had his nasal voice and fingerpicking style. But some artists, like WEEN and KGatLW, are famous for the wide variety of styles their music encompasses. Today’s SOTD is…
  • The WMNF Song of the Day for January 30, 2025 is “Laughsbythelake” by Cannibal Kids. Cannibal Kids, hailing from South Florida, have been captivating audiences with their vibrant blend of tropical-pop, infectious melodies, and dynamic performances. The band comprises Damian Gutierrez (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), Luke Faulkingham (Drums), Marty Quinn (Bass), Bennett Wyler (Lead Guitar), and…
  • The WMNF Song of the Day for January 30, 2025 is “Gravity Blues” by Have Gun, Will Travel. Released January 4, 2025 “Gravity Blues” is the first single from our forthcoming ‘Voyager Golden EP’“Their music has a great energy to it with infectious, sing-along choruses and refrains” said NPR’s Robin Hilton. American Songwriter Magazine referred…
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Nate "Diggity Dawg" Bonilla-Warford

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

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