Alexandra Henriques

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All Things Go Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion – Festival Review

All Things Go (And So Should You) By Alexandra Henriques  This year, I had the greatest pleasure of attending the All Things Go music festival on Saturday, September 28th, at Merriweather Post Pavilion (ignore that this article is nearly two months late). It was easily one of the greatest days of my life, but I …

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NewDad – Concert Preview

NewDad at The Atlantis Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Noah Temple Irish indie rock band NewDad just released their first studio album, Madra, in January of this year and, since then, have exploded in popularity, touring Ireland and the UK. Now they are coming to The Atlantis …

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Pre-Amp Pre-View – Event Preview

Pre-Amp Pre-View Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – An Event Preview By Alexandra Henriques  On October 18th from 7-9 p.m., WGMU (that’s us!) will host their first-ever Pre-Amp event at the Side Pocket of The Hub. Pre-Amp will serve as a precursor to the annual festival that we organize, Amplifest, though on …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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