Category: Music

Album Of The Week

Loaded – The Velvet Underground By Tyler Mandell | Top tracks: Who Loves the Sun, Sweet Jane, Rock & Roll  “Loaded,” the final album by legendary art-rock band The Velvet Underground had that title because the record was to be “loaded” with hits. This would come across as insane to anyone who had listened to …

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Album Of The Week

I, Jonathan – Jonathan Richman By Tyler Mandell | Top Tracks: That Summer Feeling, I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar, Velvet Underground  It can be difficult to talk about one of your favorite albums because it can be hard to distinguish between something that’s objectively good and someone that just appeals to your personal …

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Bob Dylan to Play At The Anthem During These A-Changin’ Times

Ten-time Grammy award winner Bob Dylan has announced his 2021-2024 ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ tour in support of his new album of the same name after his longest touring hiatus since 1984. His most famous songs include “Knocking On Heaven’s Door,” and “Blowin’ In The Wind,” but his newest album, which released in June of …

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Anna’s Awesome Halloween Playlist

I don’t know about you, but this month has not felt very spooky. Maybe it’s the lack of foliage or the warm weather, but I’ve been feeling like a Halloween Grinch lately. In an effort to get myself in the Spooky Season mentality, I have been trying to plan a week of spooky activities. Tonight …

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Spooky Tones to Rattle Your Bones – What’s The Frequency (Bryan) Kenneth?

Good day, friend! I hope you’re doing well. I’ve been busy the past few weeks with midterms and other assignments, but I’ve still found the time to listen to music. It’s my job, after all!  I’m known as a horror nut to my friends and family. My obsession began with reading R.L. Stine’s “Goosebumps” books …

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José González Concert Review and Photos

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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Azure Wolf Concert Review/Interview

By: Anna Wood On July 16th, Azure Wolf and Fix Your Hearts played what the owner of the DC9 nightclub stated was the first ticketed show the venue has held since March of 2020. When it comes to things that the COVID-19 pandemic has put to an abrupt halt, live music is one of the …

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WGMU Radio is Celebrating Earth Day 2021 with Arcadia

Tune in on April, 22, 2021 @ 7pmEST for the Arcadia Mixtape, a virtual concert where various artists perform their own renditions of the Arcadia livestream! You can listen to the live concert HERE: go.gmu.edu/arcadiamixtape  

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 …

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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 …

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