Radio What Wave
@whatwave.bsky.social
Radio What Wave is heard every Thursday on Radiowestern CHRW 94.9 FM, 6 to 8PM from London Ontario Canada...live on the net at:
http://www.radiowestern.ca/
We play garage, power pop, protopunk, surf, fucked blues, rockabilly, soul, punk, surf, trash & more
http://www.radiowestern.ca/
We play garage, power pop, protopunk, surf, fucked blues, rockabilly, soul, punk, surf, trash & more
Radio What Wave airs today (Th Dec 18) 6 to 8PM EST on CHRW Radiowestern.
This week we play only releases from 2025, not a best of, just some great music from 2025. Mainly digital this year, hence the picture.
You can listen live 6PM today at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows: hearthis.at/whatwave/
This week we play only releases from 2025, not a best of, just some great music from 2025. Mainly digital this year, hence the picture.
You can listen live 6PM today at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows: hearthis.at/whatwave/
December 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Radio What Wave airs today (Th Dec 18) 6 to 8PM EST on CHRW Radiowestern.
This week we play only releases from 2025, not a best of, just some great music from 2025. Mainly digital this year, hence the picture.
You can listen live 6PM today at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows: hearthis.at/whatwave/
This week we play only releases from 2025, not a best of, just some great music from 2025. Mainly digital this year, hence the picture.
You can listen live 6PM today at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Young Fast &Scientific is the encyclopedia of the poster artwork of Al Cole by Steven Frank.
And also included is the beginnings of What Wave zine, which Al Cole started and we took over in 1984.
The book is over 300 pages and weighs 1.5Kg...it's HUGE!
Available locally at: Brown & Dickson Books
And also included is the beginnings of What Wave zine, which Al Cole started and we took over in 1984.
The book is over 300 pages and weighs 1.5Kg...it's HUGE!
Available locally at: Brown & Dickson Books
December 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Young Fast &Scientific is the encyclopedia of the poster artwork of Al Cole by Steven Frank.
And also included is the beginnings of What Wave zine, which Al Cole started and we took over in 1984.
The book is over 300 pages and weighs 1.5Kg...it's HUGE!
Available locally at: Brown & Dickson Books
And also included is the beginnings of What Wave zine, which Al Cole started and we took over in 1984.
The book is over 300 pages and weighs 1.5Kg...it's HUGE!
Available locally at: Brown & Dickson Books
Radio What Wave airs today (Thurs Dec 11th 6 till 8PM EST) on CHRW 94.9 FM Radio Western
Lots of new releases, a short trib to the late Kevin Daley and a lengthy trib to the late Steve Cropper.
You can listen live at 6PM Thurs Dec 11: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
Lots of new releases, a short trib to the late Kevin Daley and a lengthy trib to the late Steve Cropper.
You can listen live at 6PM Thurs Dec 11: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
December 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Radio What Wave airs today (Thurs Dec 11th 6 till 8PM EST) on CHRW 94.9 FM Radio Western
Lots of new releases, a short trib to the late Kevin Daley and a lengthy trib to the late Steve Cropper.
You can listen live at 6PM Thurs Dec 11: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
Lots of new releases, a short trib to the late Kevin Daley and a lengthy trib to the late Steve Cropper.
You can listen live at 6PM Thurs Dec 11: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
The brand new Young Fast & Scientific book by Steven Frank is arriving in London ON this Sat, Dec 13th at Brown & Dickson Books, 1025 Elias St. Steven will be on hand from 2 till 4PM to autograph copies.
December 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The brand new Young Fast & Scientific book by Steven Frank is arriving in London ON this Sat, Dec 13th at Brown & Dickson Books, 1025 Elias St. Steven will be on hand from 2 till 4PM to autograph copies.
Radio What Wave airs today, Thurs Dec 4, 6-8PM EST on Radiowestern CHRW.
Lots of new releases, plug some local shows happening this week, set of 60's girl garage and a short trib to the late Jimmy Cliff.
You can listen live, 6PM Dec 4 at: Radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of new releases, plug some local shows happening this week, set of 60's girl garage and a short trib to the late Jimmy Cliff.
You can listen live, 6PM Dec 4 at: Radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Radio What Wave airs today, Thurs Dec 4, 6-8PM EST on Radiowestern CHRW.
Lots of new releases, plug some local shows happening this week, set of 60's girl garage and a short trib to the late Jimmy Cliff.
You can listen live, 6PM Dec 4 at: Radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of new releases, plug some local shows happening this week, set of 60's girl garage and a short trib to the late Jimmy Cliff.
You can listen live, 6PM Dec 4 at: Radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Radio What Wave airs today, Thursday Nov 27, 6 till 8PM on 94.9 FM Radio Western CHRW.
Lots of new releases (Gerard Van Herk, Bloodshot Bill) and artists who are playing in this area in the upcoming week.
You can listen live at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of new releases (Gerard Van Herk, Bloodshot Bill) and artists who are playing in this area in the upcoming week.
You can listen live at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
November 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Radio What Wave airs today, Thursday Nov 27, 6 till 8PM on 94.9 FM Radio Western CHRW.
Lots of new releases (Gerard Van Herk, Bloodshot Bill) and artists who are playing in this area in the upcoming week.
You can listen live at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of new releases (Gerard Van Herk, Bloodshot Bill) and artists who are playing in this area in the upcoming week.
You can listen live at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Radio What Wave airs Thurs Nov 20, 6PM EST: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of power pop this week as the International Pop Overthrow is in Toronto, some Gruesomes, Night Chill, Junkhouse, Andy Butler, 38 Coffin, Wabi Sabis, Crimson Shadows, Stooges and loads more!!
Archived shows: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of power pop this week as the International Pop Overthrow is in Toronto, some Gruesomes, Night Chill, Junkhouse, Andy Butler, 38 Coffin, Wabi Sabis, Crimson Shadows, Stooges and loads more!!
November 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Radio What Wave airs Thurs Nov 20, 6PM EST: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of power pop this week as the International Pop Overthrow is in Toronto, some Gruesomes, Night Chill, Junkhouse, Andy Butler, 38 Coffin, Wabi Sabis, Crimson Shadows, Stooges and loads more!!
Archived shows: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of power pop this week as the International Pop Overthrow is in Toronto, some Gruesomes, Night Chill, Junkhouse, Andy Butler, 38 Coffin, Wabi Sabis, Crimson Shadows, Stooges and loads more!!
Radio What Wave airs today (Thurs Nov 13, 6 to 8PM EST) on Radiowestern CHRW.
All power pop show today and you might hear; Plimsouls, Paul Collins Beat, Raspberries, Thames Rivieras, Pagliaro, Blue Rodeo and more
You can listen live at 6PM: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows: hearthis.at/whatwave/
All power pop show today and you might hear; Plimsouls, Paul Collins Beat, Raspberries, Thames Rivieras, Pagliaro, Blue Rodeo and more
You can listen live at 6PM: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows: hearthis.at/whatwave/
November 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Radio What Wave airs today (Thurs Nov 13, 6 to 8PM EST) on Radiowestern CHRW.
All power pop show today and you might hear; Plimsouls, Paul Collins Beat, Raspberries, Thames Rivieras, Pagliaro, Blue Rodeo and more
You can listen live at 6PM: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows: hearthis.at/whatwave/
All power pop show today and you might hear; Plimsouls, Paul Collins Beat, Raspberries, Thames Rivieras, Pagliaro, Blue Rodeo and more
You can listen live at 6PM: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Radio What Wave airs today (Nov 6 6PM EST) on CHRW Radiowestern.
Lots of new releases, we do a set of Gruesomes and then a set of all locals doing 60's garage tunes. Plus the usual assortment of show plugs and cool tunes.
6PM Nov 6th at: radiowestern.ca
Archives at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of new releases, we do a set of Gruesomes and then a set of all locals doing 60's garage tunes. Plus the usual assortment of show plugs and cool tunes.
6PM Nov 6th at: radiowestern.ca
Archives at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
November 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Radio What Wave airs today (Nov 6 6PM EST) on CHRW Radiowestern.
Lots of new releases, we do a set of Gruesomes and then a set of all locals doing 60's garage tunes. Plus the usual assortment of show plugs and cool tunes.
6PM Nov 6th at: radiowestern.ca
Archives at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of new releases, we do a set of Gruesomes and then a set of all locals doing 60's garage tunes. Plus the usual assortment of show plugs and cool tunes.
6PM Nov 6th at: radiowestern.ca
Archives at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Radio What Wave airs today (Thurs Oct 30, 6PM EDT) on Radiowestern CHRW.
All Halloween show today with; The Cramps, Deja Voodoo, Gruesomes, Ex-Bombers, Night Chill, 3D Invisibles, Bloodshot Bill, 38 Coffin, Goldstars and more
Live at 6PM today: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows: hearthis.at/whatwave/
All Halloween show today with; The Cramps, Deja Voodoo, Gruesomes, Ex-Bombers, Night Chill, 3D Invisibles, Bloodshot Bill, 38 Coffin, Goldstars and more
Live at 6PM today: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows: hearthis.at/whatwave/
October 30, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Radio What Wave airs today (Thurs Oct 30, 6PM EDT) on Radiowestern CHRW.
All Halloween show today with; The Cramps, Deja Voodoo, Gruesomes, Ex-Bombers, Night Chill, 3D Invisibles, Bloodshot Bill, 38 Coffin, Goldstars and more
Live at 6PM today: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows: hearthis.at/whatwave/
All Halloween show today with; The Cramps, Deja Voodoo, Gruesomes, Ex-Bombers, Night Chill, 3D Invisibles, Bloodshot Bill, 38 Coffin, Goldstars and more
Live at 6PM today: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows: hearthis.at/whatwave/
The London ON Record Show is happening Sunday Oct 26th, 11AM at Centennial Hall on Wellington St.
I'll be there with a table of records CD's and cassettes for sale.
I'll be joined by Hyperopia Records.
I'll be there with a table of records CD's and cassettes for sale.
I'll be joined by Hyperopia Records.
October 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The London ON Record Show is happening Sunday Oct 26th, 11AM at Centennial Hall on Wellington St.
I'll be there with a table of records CD's and cassettes for sale.
I'll be joined by Hyperopia Records.
I'll be there with a table of records CD's and cassettes for sale.
I'll be joined by Hyperopia Records.
Radio What Wave airs today (Thursday Oct 23, 6 till 8PM EDT) on Radiowestern CHRW.
Lots of new releases, then we look at who played the Cedar Lounge Oct/Nov 1979.
You can listen today at 6PM at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
Lots of new releases, then we look at who played the Cedar Lounge Oct/Nov 1979.
You can listen today at 6PM at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
October 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Radio What Wave airs today (Thursday Oct 23, 6 till 8PM EDT) on Radiowestern CHRW.
Lots of new releases, then we look at who played the Cedar Lounge Oct/Nov 1979.
You can listen today at 6PM at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
Lots of new releases, then we look at who played the Cedar Lounge Oct/Nov 1979.
You can listen today at 6PM at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
Radio What Wave airs today, Thurs Oct 16th, 6 - 8PM EDT at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of new releases & the last half hour, we look at who played the Cedar Lounge, London ON in October 1979. If you look at the pic closely, bottom LH corner is the Oct 79 calendar
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of new releases & the last half hour, we look at who played the Cedar Lounge, London ON in October 1979. If you look at the pic closely, bottom LH corner is the Oct 79 calendar
October 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Radio What Wave airs today, Thurs Oct 16th, 6 - 8PM EDT at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of new releases & the last half hour, we look at who played the Cedar Lounge, London ON in October 1979. If you look at the pic closely, bottom LH corner is the Oct 79 calendar
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of new releases & the last half hour, we look at who played the Cedar Lounge, London ON in October 1979. If you look at the pic closely, bottom LH corner is the Oct 79 calendar
Radio What Wave airs today, Thursday Oct 9th, 6 till 8PM EDT on CHRW London ON Canada.
Lots of new releases, short tribs to the late Billy Synth and Chris Dreja and loads more on today's show.
You can listen live at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
Lots of new releases, short tribs to the late Billy Synth and Chris Dreja and loads more on today's show.
You can listen live at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
October 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Radio What Wave airs today, Thursday Oct 9th, 6 till 8PM EDT on CHRW London ON Canada.
Lots of new releases, short tribs to the late Billy Synth and Chris Dreja and loads more on today's show.
You can listen live at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
Lots of new releases, short tribs to the late Billy Synth and Chris Dreja and loads more on today's show.
You can listen live at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
Radio What Wave airs Thursday Oct 2 6PM EDT at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: earthis.at/whatwave/#tracks
Lots of new releases, a Tom Wilson set (just received his Order Of Canada), short tribs to Sonny Curtis and Tom Ward and loads more today.
Archived shows at: earthis.at/whatwave/#tracks
Lots of new releases, a Tom Wilson set (just received his Order Of Canada), short tribs to Sonny Curtis and Tom Ward and loads more today.
October 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Radio What Wave airs Thursday Oct 2 6PM EDT at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: earthis.at/whatwave/#tracks
Lots of new releases, a Tom Wilson set (just received his Order Of Canada), short tribs to Sonny Curtis and Tom Ward and loads more today.
Archived shows at: earthis.at/whatwave/#tracks
Lots of new releases, a Tom Wilson set (just received his Order Of Canada), short tribs to Sonny Curtis and Tom Ward and loads more today.
Radio What Wave airs today (Thurs Sept 25th, 6 till 8PM EDT) on Radiowestern CHRW.
Loads of new releases, tribs to Mark Volman, Viv Prince and Bobby Hart, and lots more on today's show.
You can listen live, 6PM EDT at: Radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
Loads of new releases, tribs to Mark Volman, Viv Prince and Bobby Hart, and lots more on today's show.
You can listen live, 6PM EDT at: Radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
September 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Radio What Wave airs today (Thurs Sept 25th, 6 till 8PM EDT) on Radiowestern CHRW.
Loads of new releases, tribs to Mark Volman, Viv Prince and Bobby Hart, and lots more on today's show.
You can listen live, 6PM EDT at: Radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
Loads of new releases, tribs to Mark Volman, Viv Prince and Bobby Hart, and lots more on today's show.
You can listen live, 6PM EDT at: Radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
From the London ON Canada Freeps....Sept 18th.
September 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
From the London ON Canada Freeps....Sept 18th.
Radio What Wave airs today (Thursday Sept 18, 6 to 8PM EDT) on CHRW Radiowestern from London ON Canada.
You can listen live at 6PM today at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of local bands as we talk about the Tom Hilborn Celebration happening on Sunday at Palasad.
You can listen live at 6PM today at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of local bands as we talk about the Tom Hilborn Celebration happening on Sunday at Palasad.
September 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Radio What Wave airs today (Thursday Sept 18, 6 to 8PM EDT) on CHRW Radiowestern from London ON Canada.
You can listen live at 6PM today at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of local bands as we talk about the Tom Hilborn Celebration happening on Sunday at Palasad.
You can listen live at 6PM today at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of local bands as we talk about the Tom Hilborn Celebration happening on Sunday at Palasad.
This Sunday Sept 21st...the Tom Hilborn Celebration. 6 super fantastic bands and loads of Tom Hilborn art for sale. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!!
September 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This Sunday Sept 21st...the Tom Hilborn Celebration. 6 super fantastic bands and loads of Tom Hilborn art for sale. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!!
We're up to 8 people at our weekly Grandpas Against Genocide In Gaza. We meet every Wednesday morn, 8 till 9AM on Richmond St, London ON Canada, just west of Victoria Park in front of Libro. All are welcome to join us.
September 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We're up to 8 people at our weekly Grandpas Against Genocide In Gaza. We meet every Wednesday morn, 8 till 9AM on Richmond St, London ON Canada, just west of Victoria Park in front of Libro. All are welcome to join us.
Radio What Wave airs today, Thursday Sept 11, 6 -8PM on CHRW Radiowestern.
Lots of new releases, second half we play a stack of Canadian power pop and mention shows in London ON.
Listen live at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
Lots of new releases, second half we play a stack of Canadian power pop and mention shows in London ON.
Listen live at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
September 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Radio What Wave airs today, Thursday Sept 11, 6 -8PM on CHRW Radiowestern.
Lots of new releases, second half we play a stack of Canadian power pop and mention shows in London ON.
Listen live at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
Lots of new releases, second half we play a stack of Canadian power pop and mention shows in London ON.
Listen live at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
Radio What Wave airs today, Thursday Sept 4. 6-8PM EDT on CHRW Radiowestern.
We look at some of the events happening in the London ON area for the month, lots of new releases and a short trib to BFTG artist Mort Todd.
Live at 6PM: radiowestern.ca
Archived at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
We look at some of the events happening in the London ON area for the month, lots of new releases and a short trib to BFTG artist Mort Todd.
Live at 6PM: radiowestern.ca
Archived at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
September 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Radio What Wave airs today, Thursday Sept 4. 6-8PM EDT on CHRW Radiowestern.
We look at some of the events happening in the London ON area for the month, lots of new releases and a short trib to BFTG artist Mort Todd.
Live at 6PM: radiowestern.ca
Archived at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
We look at some of the events happening in the London ON area for the month, lots of new releases and a short trib to BFTG artist Mort Todd.
Live at 6PM: radiowestern.ca
Archived at: hearthis.at/whatwave/#tr...
Radio What Wave airs today (Thusday Aug 28th, 6 -8PM) on Radiowestern CHRW from London ON Canada.
You can listen live today, 6PM at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of new releases today and the rest of the show is tunes about school as it's that time of year again!
You can listen live today, 6PM at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of new releases today and the rest of the show is tunes about school as it's that time of year again!
August 28, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Radio What Wave airs today (Thusday Aug 28th, 6 -8PM) on Radiowestern CHRW from London ON Canada.
You can listen live today, 6PM at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of new releases today and the rest of the show is tunes about school as it's that time of year again!
You can listen live today, 6PM at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of new releases today and the rest of the show is tunes about school as it's that time of year again!
Radio What Wave airs today, Thursday Aug 21, 6 till 8PM on CHRW Radiowestern.
Lots of new releases, Canadian rockabilly set, and loads of rock'n'roll.
You can listen live, Thursday Aug 21 6PM at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of new releases, Canadian rockabilly set, and loads of rock'n'roll.
You can listen live, Thursday Aug 21 6PM at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
August 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Radio What Wave airs today, Thursday Aug 21, 6 till 8PM on CHRW Radiowestern.
Lots of new releases, Canadian rockabilly set, and loads of rock'n'roll.
You can listen live, Thursday Aug 21 6PM at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Lots of new releases, Canadian rockabilly set, and loads of rock'n'roll.
You can listen live, Thursday Aug 21 6PM at: radiowestern.ca
Archived shows at: hearthis.at/whatwave/
Grandpas Against Genocide, we meet every Wednesday morning, 8 till 9 at the NW corner of Victoria Park, London ON, east side of Richmond.
If you're free on Wednesday mornings, please come join us. You don't have to be a Grandpa, anyone can do this.
If we don't do this, who will? If not now when?
If you're free on Wednesday mornings, please come join us. You don't have to be a Grandpa, anyone can do this.
If we don't do this, who will? If not now when?
August 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Grandpas Against Genocide, we meet every Wednesday morning, 8 till 9 at the NW corner of Victoria Park, London ON, east side of Richmond.
If you're free on Wednesday mornings, please come join us. You don't have to be a Grandpa, anyone can do this.
If we don't do this, who will? If not now when?
If you're free on Wednesday mornings, please come join us. You don't have to be a Grandpa, anyone can do this.
If we don't do this, who will? If not now when?