When we don’t have a live DJ hosting a show, you hear our eclectic, hand-curated proprietary database of music we call WHUPtunes, thousands of songs that we cull from the vast storehouse of music from across the US and around the world (and stashed in the mythical WHUP vault) that helps create our unique sound. […]
WHUP hosts roundtable conversation on NC music scene with First Lady and top state arts admins
First Lady Kristin Cooper, Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources Susi Hamilton and NC Arts Council Director Wayne Martin talk about North Carolina music in a roundtable discussion on Thursday, Jan 10 at 1:00 pm in the WHUP studios moderated by station news-show host and DJ Bob Burtman. The panel will survey the vibrant and […]
New WHUP T-Shirts have arrived!
The long-awaited second edition of the legendary WHUP t-shirt has finally made its way to our studios from the printer complete with the WHUP signature red logo on the front and reverse image on the back. The high-quality, 100% cotton shirts are an attractive heather gray and are available in both men’s and women’s cuts […]
Please support WHUP during our fundraising week!
Every six months we ask our listeners to show their support for WHUP with a donation during our week-long Begathon fundraiser, and that week is this week! Like all listener-supported radio stations, we rely primarily on you to help us repair and replace equipment, pay the bills and improve the services we’ve been providing to […]
WHUP crushes it with flood of live-music sessions
Live music has been a WHUP hallmark from the outset, but our live in-studio sessions have now attracted attention from national touring bands as well as local and regional artists and we’ve ramped up the frequency of our live music programming. During IBMA week we had four top-notch bluegrass bands join us on WHUP, supplemented […]
Two new shows added to lineup!
WHUP is pleased to announce our two latest program additions, original concepts hosted by knowledgeable and skilled women DJs: Modern Things (Saturdays 8-10 pm) focuses on the vibrant international electronic music scene of the 1970s and ’80s. Host, curator and club DJ Sarah Carrier draws from her extensive collection of rarities and other sources to […]
Feel Better About The World – Support WHUP and independent media during the spring Begathon!
Dear friends of WHUP, In the shrinking world of truly independent broadcasting, WHUP has stood as a beacon of community radio since 2015. We need your support during our spring Begathon fundraiser to continue providing our locally produced programming that spotlights the good works and creative talent in the greater Triangle area and beyond. At last […]
New poetry show to air on Wednesdays
WHUP is pleased to announce our first new show in awhile, Spoken Stories, hosted by Hillsborough Poet Laureate Endlesswill. The show will air on Wednesdays at 6 pm and will feature weekly guests from the worlds of hip-hop, r&b and spoken word performing and talking about their work. Enjoy this unique hour of beats, ballads and […]