Annella chats with Diana Manduca - singer with Two Minutes Out who have a new album out called Ripples

Annella chats with Dave Register, actor and founder of the Portland Theater Festival in Maine.
Broadcast on the Morning Beat

Andrew Zarro joins Annella and Lana on The Morning Beat on WMPG for a lively conversation. He shares stories from his early days running Little Woodfords Coffee Shop in Portland and spins some of the tracks that defined that chapter.

April 16th 2025

RSD 2025: Record Store Day – Beginnings, First Records & Top Picks!

Join WMPG DJs Annella (The Morning Beat), Helen (The Crate Escape), and Dana (Wax Poetic) as they dive into the magic of Record Store Day 2025!

In this special episode, they explore the history of RSD, reminisce about their first-ever vinyl purchases, and share their passion for collecting records.

Looking for the best releases this year? The trio reveals their top RSD 2025 picks starting around the 13-minute mark—so tune in, turn it up, and get ready to celebrate the love of recordsl! 

Brought to you by WMPG, your home for independent music and radio. 

Correction on audio:
Record Store Day officially began on April 19, 2008 (not 2010 as we reported on the podcast), at Rasputin Music in Mountain View, California, with Metallica launching the event.

J Rose is a tattooist with Tsunami tattoo.

In this episode, Annella sits down with Lana Cooney, a versatile musician and dedicated community builder. Born and raised in Montreal, Lana's creative upbringing ignited her passion for music, leading her to pick up the drumsticks at just 10 years old. By 2015, she co-founded Caveboy, a band known for its dynamic sound and energy.

Now calling Portland home, Lana is still creating—this time through Second Rodeo, a coffee shop that’s quickly become a hub for creativity, connection, and community. Tune in as we explore Lana's journey, from her musical roots to her entrepreneurial spirit, and discover how she continues to make an impact, one beat and one cup at a time.

First broadcast on WMPG 12/11/2024

On The Morning Beat, host Annella talks with outgoing Portland City Councilor Victoria Pelletier about her three-year term and the music that served as its soundtrack.

Annella chats with the Sons of Town Hall ahead of their visit to One Longfellow Square on October 9th 2024