WHSN-FM (Bangor, ME)

WHSN (89.3 FM) is a radio station that plays alternative rock music. It is based in Bangor, Maine, and serves the surrounding area. The station is owned by Husson University and is operated by students from the New England School of Communications, which is located on the same campus. WHSN was managed by Husson University when it first launched until the mid-1980s, when NESCom relocated from its original site to the Husson campus. In 2006, the station enhanced its broadcasting capabilities by increasing its power from 140 watts to 3,000 watts and relocating its transmitter to a spot behind the NESCom building. In July 2016, WHSN earned recognition as a finalist for a Marconi Award for Non-Commercial Station of the Year.

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#7218029

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#2224460

Articles

The Ataris Share Breaking Bad-Inspired Video For New Single "Car Song"

1 week ago | whsn-fm.com | Mark Nason

Car Song, the new single from the Ataris marks the first release from the band’s upcoming as-yet untitled album, their first fill length in more than 15 years. The video’s Breaking Bad inspiration came from a real-life piece of Breaking Bad history; frontman Kristopher Roe purchased Walter White’s actual Volvo from the show’s assistant director and later traded it to producer Bob Hoag in exchange for studio time.
The Beths Sign To ANTI- Records And Share New Single "Metal"

2 weeks ago | whsn-fm.com | Mark Nason

New Zealand quartet the Beths have released a brand new single to coincide with their signing to ANTI- Records. The new single Metal is the first new music from the band since 2023’s deluxe edition of the album Expert In A Dying Field on Carpark Records. “In some ways, ‘Metal’ is a song about being alive and existing in a human body,” explains vocalist/guitarist Elizabeth Stokes.
Garbage Returns With New Album And New Single "There's No Future In Optimism"

1 month ago | whsn-fm.com | Mark Nason

Legendary quartet Garbage has announced a new album Let All That We Imagine Be The Light will be released May 30th and shared the first single; There’s No Future In Optimism. “Going into making this record, I was determined to find a more hopeful, uplifting world to immerse myself in.” says frontwoman Shirley Manson. “The title of the album, Let All That We Imagine Be The Light is the perfect descriptor for this new record as a whole.
Badflower Tackles The Grief Of Losing A Pet With New Single "Paws"

1 month ago | whsn-fm.com | Mark Nason

Badflower just announced their new album No Place Like Home, to be released June 20th via Big Machine Rock. To go along with the announcement, the band shared the first single, a heartbreaking song that relatable to many of us. “Our new song, ‘Paws,’ is about losing a pet,” frontman Josh Katz explains. “It’s a very seriousthing, and it’s something I’ve been through, and I know a lot of other people have been through.
Philadelphia Ska Band Catbite Welcomes Patrick Stump On New Track "Tired Of Talk"

1 month ago | whsn-fm.com | Mark Nason

Make no mistake; Ska isn’t dead. Just ask Philly-based band Catbite. Their new album Doom Garden doesn’t come out until May 9th but the band just shared the new song Tired of Talk that features guest vocals (and trumpet) from Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy. “When we were writing, we felt this song would be the perfect opportunity to introduce a guest vocal,” explains guitarist Tim Hildebrand. “At the top of our list of people to ask was Patrick Stump.
Yungblud Returns With Nine Minute Epic "Hello Heaven, Hello"

1 month ago | whsn-fm.com | Mark Nason

It’s not common for an artist to return with new music that’s 300% longer than most first singles. For Yungblud though, he sees it as an opportunity.
Weakened Friends Share Cover Of Natalie Imbruglia's "Torn"

2 months ago | whsn-fm.com | Mark Nason

Maine trio Weakened Friends have shared their cover of the Natalie Imbruglia’s 1997 hit Torn via Don Giovanni Records. The accompanying video is a collage of tour footage from the band. They’re currently on tour with their friends Slothrust and they opened for Jack White for one of his recent shows at Roadrunner in Boston. For more on Weakened Friends visit weakenedfriends.comVIDEO
Hotel Mira Celebrates Release Of New Album "Pity Party"

2 months ago | whsn-fm.com | Mark Nason

NYC quartet Hotel Mira released their new album Pity Party today via Light Organ Records. The album title isn’t about just feeling sad for yourself. Instead, it’s about the extremes of emotions; from depression and self pity to full on party. Talking about the meaning of first single;Made For This, vocalist Charlie Kerr says the song “is the autopsy of a break-up.
Wet Leg Puts Their Own Intense Spin On Faux Real With Remix Of "Waling Away From My Demons"

2 months ago | whsn-fm.com | Mark Nason

Electronic duo Faux Real’s “Walking Away From My Demons” has been reworked and reimagined by their former touring friends Wet Leg. The new Wet Leg Remix of WAFDM is very different from the Franco-American Duo’s original track, speeding it up and dicing the original track into a repeating defiant statement of “I’m gonna take a walk!”“After we opened for Wet Leg on their first US tour in the fall of ‘22, we became fast friends.
Roe Kapara Gets In Touch With His Sexy Side With New Single "Feel Sexy"

Feb 12, 2025 | whsn-fm.com | Mark Nason

Roe Kapara, who’s been heard on WHSN with tracks like Dumb and Glorious Day, has a brand new single that has the singer LA-based artist sauntering into 2025. Feel Sexy is “about seeking love in a world obsessed with sex and desire while navigating the insecurities I have with my body,” Kapara explains. “I’ve always wanted to make something that felt like 2000s indie rock with a heavy down beat to it.