Brent Porche here, and I had the chance to speak with both Three Days Grace singers. That's right: for the first time in over a decade, original vocalist Adam Gontier is back in the band, alongside Matt Walst. We talk about the new single "Mayday" that dropped today (11/22), the next album, and what's to come from this new era of 3DG...

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Prior to their sold-out return to Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia, Rise Against leader Tim McIlrath caught up backstage with Pierre Robert on 93.3 WMMR. Tim tells Pierre about the need to earn the name "Rise Against", as well as what the band could've been named when they were forming. He also discusses overcoming the nerves of playing a tour of mostly deeper cuts, the many socio-political topics their music addresses, and a timeline of when a new Rise Against record will arrive.

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Brent Porche here with another update from the Shinedown camp. Their drummer Barry Kerch gave us a call at 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia to introduce another hot sauce in their condiment lineup, plus he gave us an update on new music and more.

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This interview was recorded in September 2024.

Eric Bass of Shinedown is going solo. In a conversation with Brent Porche of 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia, the bassist and producer revealed that his next project I Had A Name will be unleashed on February 28th, 2025. 

Shinedown have always delivered a three-dimensional experience, and Bass will continue this immersive storytelling for I Had A Name. In this new creative chapter, fans can expect a blend of music and visual art; Bass is excited to unveil a graphic novel that serves as a companion to the album and brings the stories behind the songs to life. 

Listen to the interview below and hear the single "Mind Control" on Brent's show on WMMR, weekdays from 3 to 7pm. Watch the video for the debut single "Mind Control" on WMMR.com/Brent

MMRBQ 2024 was nothing short of electrifying, and it all began when Jersey Calling hit the main stage of Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ. Shortly after their set, this year’s featured Local Shots band joined Brent Porche live at the broadcast booth to revel in their ‘RBQ moment.

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Moments after their first performance together in over a decade, Philly’s own Silvertide gathered at the broadcast booth at MMRBQ 2024, basking in the glow of what had just transpired.

Nick Perri, Walt Lafty, Brian Weaver, Mark Melchiorre, and Kevin Frank shared their excitement on air with Brent Porche, and traced the moments that led them to the MMRBQ stage. After a long hiatus, when they began tossing around the idea of a reunion, the important stipulation was that it had to be fun. That philosophy, along with sharpening the songs that Philly knows and loves, resonated from the pit to the lawn at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion.

Seeing the band back in action made it feel like we’d turned the clock back to their early 2000s heyday, but with all the experience and soul that comes with many years spent in the industry. What made this reunion even more special was how the band member’s kids were part of the experience for the first time, pointing out that their children barely know that this music was huge a huge part of our lives 20 years ago.

It’s a full-circle moment for Silvertide, who not only celebrated their epic past and their debut album Show & Tell, but are also brewing up new projects, including a holiday show at the TLA and potentially new music on the horizon.

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Pierre Robert and WMMR alum/Bruce Springsteen expert Kevin Gunn celebrate Bruce and the E Street Band's return to Philadelphia for two nights. Pierre and the "Professor" chat Bruce's relationship with the station, current E Street member and contributions, and how there's nothing like seeing Bruce in Philly. 

Green Day were in Philadelphia on August 9th for a tour that's celebrating 30 years of 'Dookie' and 20 years of 'American Idiot.' They played both of those albums in their entirety, plus a ton of hits and a few new songs, too (36 in all!). 

Backstage at Citizens Bank Park, in an extended conversation with Pierre Robert, Tré Cool talks about Green Day's place in pop culture, from their link to Deadpool & Wolverine to working alongside Mark Hamill in new video for "Corvette Summer." He shares stories of drumming alongside not one, but two Beatles, plus the time he jammed with Willie Nelson: "Willie's asking you to play drums; who cares how high you are?!"

Tré also reflected on the way that Green Day's audience has grown up with them, and how the band are feeling better - and closer - than ever before. And it's clear that they love coming back to Philly, as they've been doing faithfully since '93.

Take it from Tré: "It’s nice to be on America's finest, curated-by-hand rock and roll radio station: WMMR!"

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See photos and the full setlist from the Philadelphia show HERE.

Ahead of his show with Green Day at Citizens Bank Park, Billy Corgan called up Brent Porche at WMMR Philadelphia to give us an idea of what we can expect from the Smashing Pumpkins' stadium set.

Billy gave us a run-down of the album Aghori Mhori Mei, which was announced last month and release just two weeks later. The two also covered wrestling, of course, and Billy will be back in our town at the end of August for NWA 76 at 2300 Arena.

Join us at the show this Friday 8/9 at the ballpark! Tickets and details are on MMR's official Concert Calendar. Between Green Day, the Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and the Linda Lindas, Brent Porche will be broadcasting live from the concourse, so stop by and say hi. Plus: keep an eye on Pierre's page at WMMR.com for a backstage interview with Tre Cool.

Before taking the stage at the Fillmore Philadelphia on Friday night, the Struts crashed Pierre Robert’s Workforce blocks - live on the air! - with a special birthday surprise.

Luke Spiller, Adam Slack, Jed Elliott, and Gethin Davies spent some time at the WMMR studios to update Pierre on their current tour, their brand new single, and how interesting it’s been to hear their songs in soundtracks and commercials. They also reminisce about the last time they were in Philly, which involved an ice luge and a few shots of tequila…

The band, who hail from the UK, also discussed their relationship with their American fans, and all of their WMMR experiences over the years: MMRBQ, Pierre Presents, a live performance on Preston and Steve, and more.

See the moment that the Struts stunned Pierre on Instagram, and get the concert gallery and setlist on WMMR.com.