Nothing else in the world delivers such a joyously lopsided return on investment like radio.
Recognizing this subversive detail is doing a lot to animate our present moment. As we announced this summer, WPRB intends to decouple from our 80+-year-old occupancy on the campus of Princeton University, and plant the seeds of true independence in a new, off-campus home somewhere nearby. This move will allow us to grow into a bolder organization that’s built to withstand the chaos of the present and the turbulent times ahead.
This is why we need your support now more than ever before. Bringing these dreams to life will mean kicking despair and doomscrolling to the curb, and we’re ready to hit the gas and make it happen. We hope you’ll join us on our long and winding mission down the sonic highways-less-traveled between now and November 22nd.
Please visit pledge.wprb.com for details on how to donate, for which you can receive new fall drive-exclusive swag, from stickers and shirts to a pork roll turntable slipmat, a lunchbox and yes even WPRB underwear.
All one-time and recurring contributions are tax-deductible.
WPRB FOREVER!
Here are some of the public WPRB events you can enjoy alongside us during the Fall Drive…
ALL OF NOVEMBER — Cocktail for a Cause WPRB Benefit at Dharma Bums in New Hope
During the entire month of November, stop in at Dharma Bums in New Hope and order “DEAD AIR,” a special WPRB Cocktail for A Cause– 20% of net proceeds go to the station! Dharma Bums is located in New Hope at 4935 River Road. For more information, including directions and hours, visit dbums.com.
Thursday, November 5 — Fundraiser for WPRB at Nomad Pizza, 5:30-8:30
WPRB receives 20% of proceeds during these hours from customers who identify themselves as wanting to take part in the fundraiser. Tim K & Esoterica will be spinning vinyl throughout! This is happening at the Princeton Nomad Pizza, located at 301 N. Harrison Street.
Thursday, November 12 — WPRB Presents: Sweeping Promises with Zillas on Acid and MESH at the First Unitarian Church
Sweeping Promises have been serious faves around these parts since the moment their bouncy debut album “Hunger for a Way Out” dropped back in 2020 and they’re touring now in support of the new instant no skips classic “You Say I Romanticize,” out now on Sub Pop.
The station’s own Dana K, LDP and Jon Solomon will be spinning vinyl between bands all evening.
Stop by the WPRB table for free station swag!
Saturday, November 21 — Records Forever x WPRB event at Records Forever in Philly!
Philadelphia’s Records Forever (2036 Fairmount Avenue) is teaming up with WPRB on Saturday, November 21 to present an afternoon/evening of DJs spinning live at the shop! All vinyl, naturally. TBD will spin from 4-6pm, and Jon Solomon is up between 6-8 pm ET. This is FREE with refreshments provided! Duck in to hang out with fellow freeform radio enthusiasts, pick up some station swag and snag a couple of new records while you’re there!
Also on the horizon…
Saturday, November 14 — Slippers show at Studio Route 29 in Frenchtown, NJ
Slippers, Hop, BJ Armour, and Sarina Gullia play The Little Theater at Studio Route 29. WPRB will be tabling at the event and recording the show to be broadcast as part of the drive finale events.
Sunday, November 15 — Sleep at Theater of Living Arts in Philly
There will be a mighty WPRB table at the Sleep show!
