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Alexandra Henriques
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Oct 15
Single Review – “Panavision”
Roy Blair – “Panavision” By Ben Copas After five years in hibernation, Roy Blair, an indie artist who spent the end of the 2010s on the precipice of fame, has returned with a new track and a new sound altogether. While he may not be a household name, Blair is inseparably intertwined with a specific …
Oct 14
Everybody Loves Our Town: An Interview With Grunge Author Mark Yarm
Everybody Loves Our Town: An Interview With Grunge Author Mark Yarm By Eli Duncan-High During my brief hiatus from WGMU Radio, I took up reading into the alternative scene, more specifically grunge, which has played an important part in shaping my identity, from how I dress to growing my appreciation for the arts. When I …
Oct 10
Jenna Raine’s New Musical Horizons: A Conversation with the Artist
Jenna Raine’s New Musical Horizons: A Conversation with the Artist By Alexandra Henriques WGMU Radio had the pleasure of interviewing Jenna Raine, the 20-year-old singer-songwriter from Texas. Raine released her latest single, “Roses,” in August and is working on her newest project currently, which will be arriving later this year. She has amassed nearly 3 …
Oct 07
Listicle – Hot singles near two (you)!
Listicle – Hot singles near two (you)! By Noah Temple You’re scrolling through Spotify; music’s been dry, and nothing has been hitting recently – I get it, but wait! Your favorite artist released something new! A 2-minute long single … Whether it’s for money, trying out a new sound, or previewing an album that will …
Oct 03
Cuco – Concert Preview
Cuco at The Anthem Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Alexandra Henriques On October 12th, Cuco will bring his 4U Tour to The Anthem, one of the best venues in Washington, D.C. Cuco is the music project of Omar Banos, a 26-year-old Mexican-American, who blends the English and …
Oct 02
Listicle – Hot singles near you!
Listicle – Hot singles near you! By Noah Temple You’re scrolling through Spotify; music’s been dry and nothing has been hitting recently – I get it, but wait! Your favorite artist released something new! A 2-minute long single … Whether it’s for money, trying out a new sound, or previewing an album that will drop …
Oct 01
Slaughter Beach, Dog – Concert Preview
Slaughter Beach, Dog at 9:30 Club Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Kate Trebra Slaughter Beach, Dog is an indie rock band formed in Philadelphia in 2014. The band consists of Jake Ewald, the former vocalist in Modern Baseball, Ian Farmer, Zack Robbins, Adam Meisterhans, and Logan Roth. …
Sep 30
Album Review – Manning Fireworks
MJ Lenderman – Manning Fireworks By Kate Trebra | Top Tracks: “Joker Lips,” “She’s Leaving You,” and “Rudolph” MJ Lenderman, rocketed into the alt-country-rock scene with 2022’s Boat Songs, is a masterclass in storytelling. Ordinary struggles are painted with an easy, tongue-in-cheek narration that both pokes fun at and sympathizes with men who are down …
Sep 24
Album Review – Deep
Peter Murphy – Deep By Meghan Colovos | Top Tracks: “Cuts You Up,” “Marlene Dietrich’s Favourite Poem,” and “A Strange Kind of Love” Often referred to as “The Godfather of Goth” and highly praised for his time as lead vocalist in the band Bauhaus, Peter Murphy has had a successful solo career that has both …
Sep 21
Duster – Concert Preview
Duster at 9:30 Club Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Alexandra Henriques On September 29th at 7 p.m., Duster, the experimental indie rock band, takes on 9:30 Club alongside openers Dirty Art Club. Duster consists of Ewing Clay Parton and Canaan Dove Amber, both multi-instrumentalists, though Jason …