About a week ago, I took a trip to The Anthem in D.C. to see singer/songwriter José González play a concert in support of his new album, titled “Local Valley.” As someone who’s used to going to loud and energetic rock concerts, seeing José González was a nice change of pace. The audience was quiet, …
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Sep 07
“The Suicide Squad” Review
By: Joel Alexander When Suicide Squad (2016) was released, the whole world, including me, was eagerly anticipating what looked like a manic and colorful adventure with a stellar cast. So, when it ended up being an absolute dumpster fire, it was only natural that Warner Bros. would try to make another one. However, this time …
Apr 22
WGMU Radio Interviews the Leaders Behind Arcadia
By: Jesse Benitez “There’s no issue that art can’t address.” – Don Russell, University Curator, Director of Provisions Research Center for Arts and Social Change WGMU Radio’s General Manager, Jesse Benitez and Music Director, Bryan Childers, sat down and spoke with George Mason University’s Arts Curator, Don Russell, SIS Alumna and Element’s series organizer at Murals …
Oct 20
Album of the Week
Flamingos Pink – Outtacontroller By: Anna Wood | Top Tracks: Look At Me, New Kinks (I Got It) The Flamingos Pink is self-described as being “a ruckus band and a ferocious duo.” After listening to Outtacontroller, I realized their music lives up to its promise. This album certainly packs a punch and makes me desperately wish …
Sep 23
Album of the Week
Pearl Jam – Gigaton By: Anna Wood | Top Tracks: Seven O’Clock, Retrograde Few bands make an explosive impact when they release new music; Pearl Jam is one of them. When I first heard Pearl Jam’s Gigaton (2020), it was two weeks into the pandemic. I recall lying on my bedroom floor, pondering the insanity …
May 01
Track of the Day
Lana Del Rey – “Norman f*cking Rockwell” By: Jesse Benitez Haven’t written much on music this week; could be ’cause I’m going through something I don’t realize, or maybe binging Never Have I Ever has me all in my feels. Either way, the queen of melancholic pop, Lana Del Rey, never fails at helping me …
Apr 28
Track of the Day
Yves Tumor – “Kerosene!” By: Jesse Benitez I know I slacked a little these past few days by not keeping up with the “Track of the Day” posts, but I guarantee you, this song alone (and quite possibly this entire album), makes up for all of it. Released as a single prior to Yves Tumor’s …
Apr 24
Track of the Day
The Wombats – “Let’s Dance To Joy Division” By: Alexandria McAlpine Twice a year, I pick a song to represent my semester. Then, every time I hear that song, I’m transported back to taste the bittersweet moments of the past for a couple of minutes. This semester, I’ve settled on “Let’s Dance to Joy Division” …
Apr 23
Track of the Day
5 Seconds of Summer – “Wildflower” By: Alexandria McAlpine I personally, was counting down the days for the new 5 Seconds of Summer album, CALM (2020) since it was announced in February. One song got stuck in my head for a week after the album release and turned into my favorite track. “Wildflower” glides up through the verses …