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WMSE IS

THE BIG SOUND DOWNTOWN.
WE ARE THE ANTI-ESTABLISHMENT ESTABLISHMENT
THAT
HAS BUCKED TRENDS
AND THE CORPORATE SOUND SINCE 1981.
WE LOVE MUSIC. WE ARE THE LOVE OF MUSIC
EMBOLDENED
BY OUR LISTENERS...
OUR SOUND CITIZENS.
WE SALUTE YOU.

Events ::
The Latest and Greatest Don't Not Be There

Localized ::
The Latest and Greatest Don't Not Be There

  • 06/20

    LOCAL LUNCHBOX

    THE LOCAL LUNCHBOX IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUTPOST NATURAL FOODS. TUNE IN TUESDAY FOR THE ROCKLEIDOSCOPE WITH ERIN FOR YOUR NEXT TASTY TREAT! Waiting by LUXI age/sex/location by chit chat Misplaced Cars and Blackouts by The Grovelers If You Knew Would You Believe It by Graham Hunt If You Knew Would You Believe It […]



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  • 06/15

    LOCAL LIVE

    During these strange times, WMSE aims to keep you connected to your local music community by getting up close and personal in conversation while taking a listen to new local projects, albums and songs. On Tuesday, June 21st,  we speak to Milwaukee rock ‘n roll band, The Grovelers, about their newest album, Misplaced Cars & […]



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Weekly Top
Ten Airplay

  1. The Grovelers
    Misplaced Cars and Blackouts

    self-released*

  2. DaveKevinAdam
    Lonely Cactus 3

    self-released*

  3. RUSTBELT
    "Fade The Mix" [single]

    Dangerbird

  4. The Black Angels
    "El Jardín" [single]

    Partisan

  5. Vectors of Resonant Prescients
    Microfiche

    Triple Eye Industries*

  6. Sylvan Esso
    "Sunburn" [single]

    Loma Vista

  7. Shilpa Ray
    Portrait of a Lady

    Northern Spy

  8. Santigold
    "High Priestess" [single]

    Little Jerk

  9. The Muffs
    Really Really Happy [expanded reissue]

    Omnivore Recordings

  10. Toro y Moi
    Mahal

    Dead Oceans

* = Local

VISUALIZED ::
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WMSE

Listener-Supported Frontier Radio,
(Hey That's You!).

WMSE is a unique, award-winning music radio station licensed by MSOE and operating as a department of the university. WMSE Radio, 91.7FM has been broadcasting for over 35 years. Financially independent from the university, WMSE is made possible with the support of volunteers, local businesses, and of course, our contributing listeners.

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Office Staff ::
For bookingS, interviews and
GENERAL ROUSTABOUTS

Passion, perseverance and an overwhelming drive time.

WMSE’s staff is small but mighty – just like the station!
We are proud supporters of the vibrant music scene and community that makes up this great city. With our army of volunteers we do our very best to bring you great radio and events. Anti-established since 1981, we couldn’t be this great without you.

For more information, reach out to us: wmse@msoe.edu
  • SUBMIT MUSIC

    At WMSE, we always encourage new music submissions. Given the nature of our programming model, our program hosts dictate what music they feature during each of their respective programs. It’s as easy as following the following steps.

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  • SUBMIT A PSA

    Have a Public Service Announcement that you want to get out to the world? Help us help you by submitting your PSA to our online submission form.

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  • SPONSORSHIPS & UNDERWRITING

    ‌Sponsorships & underwriting of WMSE gives opportunities to connect in a way that allows for instant membership to an educated, forward-thinking, civic-minded group of people (to paraphrase one of our key underwriters). Find out more now.

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