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Selected interviews and discussions from Annella on WMPG
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10 JUN 2026 · On this episode of The https://www.wmpg.org/show/wed0630/ on WMPG, Annella sits down with Bill and Aaron from 13 Scotland Road to talk about their upcoming concert at PHOME on Friday, June 19.
The Maine-based group recently returned from a memorable trip to Ireland and Bill and Aaron share stories from their travels, reflect on the connections between heritage, community, and music, and discuss how the experience is shaping the band's future. They also offer a preview of what audiences can expect at their upcoming PHOME performance. Tune in for an engaging conversation about music, travel and storytelling.
3 JUN 2026 · Kathryn Taylor, owner of Portland's iconic Geno’s Rock Club and the Downtown Lounge joined Annella on the https://www.wmpg.org/show/wed0630. Kathryn shared her journey from Maine to San Francisco, Philadelphia, and New York before finding her way back home, as well as the experiences that shaped her as a business owner, music fan, and champion of Portland’s live music scene. Her love of punk and metal was on full display through the songs she selected for the show.
T.S.O.L. / Flowers By The Door
Germs /Land Of Treason
D.R.I. / You Say I'm Scum
Siouxsie And The Banshees / Spellbound
Nubs / Little Billy's Burning
Clockcleaner / Frogrammer
Discharge/Fight Back
The Adicts / Viva La Revolution
9 APR 2026 · Before playlists, before streaming, before “you might also like”… there was the record store, and Melissa Martin was right in the middle of it. In this episode, we chat with Melissa about her days working music retail in Portland through the ’80s and ’90s, when discovering new sounds meant flipping through crates, talking to real humans, and maybe taking a chance on something weird. From local legends to deep cuts, she’s got stories for days and a front-row seat to the scene that helped shape Portland’s musical identity. Expect nostalgia, a few laughs, and maybe a reminder of why digging for music used to feel like magic.
26 MAR 2026 · Belinda is lifelong Mainer who enjoys riding bikes (mountain/road), hiking in the mountains of Maine and New Hampshire, and running (when she's not injured from running). Indoors, she loves cooking, reading, and crosswords.She has worked as an educator, freelance writer, business manager; served 2 terms on the Portland City Council between 2015-2021, and now works for the Greater Portland Council of Governments as its Director of Strategic Initiativesa
11 MAR 2026 · Meg Shorette - founder, booker, music champion, and one of the key connectors in Portland’s live music scene, joins the show to talk about her work building community through music. From launching a multi-venue festival to supporting artists year-round, Meg has played a major role in shaping what Portland audiences hear and experience.
She also brings along a stack of hand-picked songs to share, making for a lively conversation filled with great music and insight into the local scene. Tune in to hear what’s inspiring one of the people helping keep Portland’s music community thriving.
11 MAR 2026 · Ollie Wright is Annella's guest on the Morning Beat. Ollie is a midfielder with the https://www.heartsofpine.com/roster/ollie-wright/ in Portland, Maine.
He contributed 11 goals and 8 assists, earned 2025 USL1 All-League Second Team, and was named 2025 Supporters’ Player of the Year.
He joined the show to talk about the music he listens to while training, what helps him lock into the right mindset before a match, and his surprising go-to karaoke song. They also got into what he misses most about life in the UK and why the community here in Maine has quickly started to feel like home.
11 MAR 2026 · Three WMPG DJs, one shared obsession: records.
Join Annella from The Morning Beat, Mr. Dana of Wax Poetic, and Helen from Crate Escape as they dig into some of the most exciting releases for Record Store Day. From long-awaited reissues to limited-edition pressings, the trio shares what caught their eye in this year’s lineup, including releases connected to artists like David Bowie, The Stranglers,Wire, Suede, Roy Ayers,The Sisters of Mercy, Peaches, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Dr. Demento, T. Rex, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Empire of the Sun, and Françoise Hardy.
Along the way, they compare wish lists, swap stories from the record bins, and take on a fun challenge: each DJ picks a Record Store Day release they think the others should buy. Will their musical instincts match up? Tune in to hear their choices, their reasoning, and which records might actually make it home in someone’s crate. Whether you are a seasoned vinyl collector or just curious about the buzz around Record Store Day, this lively conversation is packed with recommendations, record store culture, and plenty of music-nerd enthusiasm from the WMPG airwaves.
Live DJ set at Bull Moose on April 18th 2026.
Produced by Annella
Edited by Cam
4 FEB 2026 · Annella chats with Jenny Anastasoff - broadcast on WMPG Feb-4th 2026
Jenny is a polymath like many Maine-grown creatives: actress-producer-screenwriter-director-advocate. Jenny began her film journey in 1995 on a Stephen King feature film actually shot in Maine, and has been on-and-off camera ever since. Highlights include Story Producer at the SMCC Maine Mayhem Producer's Panel, and Damnationland showcase producer as well as filmmaker through her Dark Farm Films team. Her film career involves over 75 productions. A decade ago, Jenny was a co-host film critic on WMPG’s Cinema Hits & Misses for 2 and a half years.
28 JAN 2026 · Heather McDougall brings a lifetime love of music and radio to the microphone. With roots as a cellist and more than two decades working in classical radio and music organizations around the world, her path has taken her from Ireland’s national broadcaster to orchestras, festivals, and public radio stations across the U.S. Heather’s wide-ranging experience and deep curiosity shape every program she hosts. You can hear her on Daybreak Weekend, Weekend Unwind, and State of the Art on Maine Public Classical.
15 JAN 2026 · Music and chat with Annella and Siobhan Brett. Siobhan is the Opinion Editor at the Portland Press Herald
Selected interviews and discussions from Annella on WMPG
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| Organization | WMPG |
| Categories | Music , News , Music Commentary |
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