Beloved, admired, and adored host of Wadio Show since Fall 2022, Local Music Director of WGMU 2023-2024, and General Manager 2024-2025.
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Feb 20
Growing Up and Showing Out: Interview with Local Band Flowers for the Dead
Growing Up and Showing Out: Interview with Local Band Flowers for the Dead By Kylie Arbini Photos by Cineraat – taken on 2/13/2024 at DC9 Nightclub For the past 20 years, beloved local venue DC9 has been providing bands with an intimate platform to promote and perfect their craft. To commemorate this magnificent feat, …
Feb 14
Mali Velasquez – Concert Preview
Mali Velasquez at Songbyrd Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Cecilia Ohanian Nashville-based, singer-songwriter Mali Velasquez plants herself between rows of self-reflection and healing in her 2023 debut album I’m Green. Blooming from folk and indie rock roots, songs like “Turn Red” and “Tore” candidly explore themes of grief and discomfort as …
Feb 07
A Conversation with Boyscott
A Conversation with Boyscott By Amal Qazi I sat down with frontman Scott Hermo to pick his brain about all things Boyscott. Watch the whole interview here: https://youtu.be/oNm_8sCK5lw?si=bSwXOzfQidkDShC4 ~ Indie rock band Boyscott released their newest single “After Dark” back in August after a release hiatus of around eight years. Their one and only album, Goosebumps, was …
Feb 07
North American Band Boyscott at The Lincoln Center in New York City: Concert Recap
Boyscott at The Lincoln Center in New York City: Concert Recap By Alexandra Henriques On January 5th, North American band Boyscott performed in the small atrium of the Lincoln Center in New York City. The performance was very intimate, with very few chairs and most people standing around the stage. It was a free …
Jan 22
Album of the Week: Halos of Perception
Lisa Lerkenfeldt – Halos of Perception By Kate Trebra | Top Tracks: Limestone, Cobwebs When thinking of abandoned structures that might rest under a city (perhaps one such as Melbourne, Australia), it’s easy to be suffocated in the silent, damp air. How does sound travel through a concrete maze in an era of rapid urbanization? …
Jan 19
Album Review – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders O.S.T.
Album Review – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders O.S.T. By Lawson Omene & Armon Kazemi Part 3 of “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders” features a remarkable soundtrack that plays a pivotal role in elevating the anime’s overall experience. Composed by the talented duo of Taku Iwasaki and Kenji Fujisawa, the music is a captivating …
Jan 19
Future Nostalgia: Revisiting Dua Lipa’s Sophomore Album
Future Nostalgia: Revisiting Dua Lipa’s Sophomore Album By Lawson Omene & Armon Kazemi Initial Impressions Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa immediately makes a bold statement with its title, suggesting a fusion of futuristic soundscapes with a nod to the past. Upon the initial listen, the album feels like a vibrant journey through various eras …
Jan 15
Punk Rock Is True Expression: An Interview With Destructo Disk
Punk Rock Is True Expression: An Interview With Destructo Disk By Eli Duncan-High From one of the oldest cities in America comes a young punk rock band who have established themselves as one of the top music acts in the rising Richmond music scene. Destructo Disk is a three piece punk band composed of …
Jan 12
A Conversation with Oliver Tree
A Conversation with Oliver Tree By Amal Qazi I sat down with singer, songwriter, producer, DJ, scooter stuntman, online presence, and overall renaissance man Oliver Tree to discuss what he’s been up to and what’s to come – from DJing to performing in Antarctica to making movies and more. Watch the whole interview here: https://youtu.be/HbnSYwNqA7I?si=sh_ssv9tZaSU91Rc …
Jan 05
Mickey Darling – Concert Preview
Mickey Darling at The Atlantis Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Amal Qazi Mickey Darling is a San Antonio based indie-pop duo comprised of vocalist Skyler Molina and instrumentalist Austin Medrano. With classic indie/bedroom pop instrumentals perfected by Medrano, and vulnerable (often relatable, judging by the …