V89 is a College Music Journal (CMJ) Core Reporting station, helping to determine the CMJ Radio 200 national radio charts. WVFS aims to play the best new music first, and often exposes worthy talent before it makes it to commercial airplay–you may hear an artist played on V89 only to see them make it big on commercial radio in the future.  In addition to the next big thing, V89 is the place to hear the latest and greatest in independent music 24/7 and your favorite college radio classics.  V89 has something for everyone!

Awards & Recognition

  • CMJ’s ‘Most Improved’ Radio Station (2014)
  • New York Festivals International Radio Programming Award
  • Best Comedy Finalist Certificate – The Miracle Nutrition Hour with Hearty White
  • New York Festivals International Radio Programming Award
  • News Magazine Bronze Medal – Vox Populi
  • Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Award
  • First Place Regional – Vox Populi Feature “Marijuana”
  • Third Place Regional – Vox Populi Feature “Family”
  • MTVU Top 25 College Radio Stations in the Country
  • New York Festivals International Radio Programming Awards
  • News Magazine Bronze Medal – Vox Populi
  • Music Programming Bronze Medal – Sonic Safari
  • Comedy Host Finalist Certificate – Hearty White
  • GAVIN Program Director of the Year Award
  • CMJ Music Director of the Year Award
  • BestColleges.com’s ’50 Best College Radio Stations’

News

11.17

2014

V89 To Interview Dustin Wong On November 22nd At 1:30PM

On Saturday, November 22nd, tune in to the end of V89’s Time Machine program to hear an interview with Japanese musician Dustin Wong. A former member of Ponytail, Wong is now on tour in support of his second collaborative album with Takako Minekawa, Savage Imagination. He will be in town, at FSU’s Club Downunder, on […]

10.30

2014

Tune in at 2PM on November 3rd for a live in-studio performance from My Dad

On Monday, November 3rd, tune in to V89 for a live in-studio performance from mathy Chicago rock band My Dad. The performance will be happening at 2PM, in anticipation of My Dad’s appearance at Pete The Venue that night alongside Old Lines, Two Knights and local groups The Wabbits and Trace. For more information, see V89’s Concert […]

10.28

2014

WVFS Voted “Biggest Improvement” At CMJ’s College Radio Awards

V89 is proud to announce that following our nominations for this year’s CMJ College Radio Awards, WVFS Tallahassee was voted “Biggest Improvement” in college radio at CMJ 2014. The voting took place in New York City at CMJ’s annual music marathon, with votes primarily coming from the college radio community of stations, promoters, and record labels. For more […]

10.16

2014

V89 is excited to announce an in-studio with THOU on Saturday, November 1st

On Saturday, November 1st, WVFS Tallahassee is excited to be hosting an in-studio performance from Baton Rouge-based sludge metal group THOU. The performance will be taking place at night, approximately at midnight during the Saturday Night Party, with THOU stopping on their way to The Fest in Gainesville. Along with the five official members of THOU, for this […]

10.01

2014

Tune in at 5PM on October 1st for a live in-studio from Press

On Wednesday, October 1st, tune in to V89 at 5:00pm for a live performance from Press on our Album Side At 5 program. On tour from Asheville, Press will be making this appearance in anticipation of their performance on October 2nd at the All Saints Hop Yard.

09.30

2014

V89’s 27th Birthday Bash Pt. II w/ Baccone Dolce

This year, for V89’s 27th birthday, we are proud to announce that in addition to the Cymbals Eat Guitars show at Club Downunder, V89’s 27th Birthday Bash will continue  on October 11th with a Baccone Dolce reunion set at Gaines Street Fest. The festival is free and open to the public, and Baccone Dolce will […]

09.30

2014

WVFS Nominated For Three CMJ Awards

Each year, the CMJ Music Marathon announces the nominees for their college radio awards, which recognize station and industry personnel who are making a difference in college radio. This year, for the first time in years, WVFS Tallahassee has been nominated in several categories. As a station, we are up for Biggest Improvement, while our Music Director, David […]

09.14

2014

Check out a Live In-Studio Performance from Trance Farmers on Wednesday, 9/17 at 6PM

This Wednesday, 9/17, Trance Farmers will be paying V89 a visit to perform live at 6:00 p.m. (EST). A recent signee to the Leaving Records label (a Stones Throw subsidiary run by Matthewdavid), Trance Farmers is the project of Los Angeles musician Dayve Samek, who makes lo-fi, experimental psychedelic pop music. His debut full-length, Dixie Crystals, just came out this […]

09.08

2014

Tune in at 5pm on September 8th for a live in-studio from Virginia’s Eternal Summers

On Monday, September 8th, tune in to V89 at 5 for a special “Album Side At 5” live performance from Eternal Summers! Eternal Summers are a three-piece noise-pop group on tour from Virginia, supporting their latest album, The Drop Beneath, on Kanine Records. They will be appearing at Liberty Bar later that night alongside Wet Nurse, Wild […]

09.08

2014

V89’s 27th Birthday Bash Pt. I w/ Cymbals Eat Guitars

V89 is proud to announce its 27th Birthday Bash will be taking place on Friday October 10th, 2014, at Club Downunder with Cymbals Eat Guitars, Slothrust and Whateverer! Co-presented with Union Productions, the show will be free for FSU students (with valid ID), and $8 for the general public. We encourage you to come out and […]

08.31

2014

Cattle Call Update + Open Meeting Times

Thank you so much to those of you who made it out to our Cattle Call this past week! We were blown away by the turnout and support shown for WVFS Tallahassee. If you were not able to make it out, or would simply like a reminder, the following departments will be holding open meetings […]

08.31

2014

Tune in at noon on September 1st for a live in-studio with Miami’s Young Deville

On Monday, September 1st, tune in to V89’s 12 o’clock takeover to hear a live in-studio performance from Miami’s Young Deville. The band will be playing a house show at Activist House the night before with Desgraciadas and Seattle Fucking Supersonics.

08.14

2014

V89’s Fall Cattle Call

If you’re interested in doing more than just listening to WVFS Tallahassee, please join us Wednesday, August 27th at 5pm in 201 Diffenbaugh! We’re hiring in all departments: News, Sports, Announcing, Production, PR, Development, and Continuity. Join us to find out all you need to know about getting involved. Just bring a writing utensil. If […]

06.18

2014

Need a little love? Submit a PSA!

V89 is always accepting Public Service Announcements to play on the air. If your event or organization qualifies, we’d love to hear from you. All of the information about submitting a public service announcement is right here. V89 offers this service free of charge to any non-profit organization, community organization, student organization, or individual interested […]

03.23

2014

Vquinox II Recap

Vquinox II was incredible! Thanks for everyone who came out and celebrated the changing of the seasons with us! Pictures from the photobooth are online here – feel free to tag yourself!