Nov 06
DC-based funk band Aztec Sun joined Local Music Director Jackie Reed, Friday, November 4th, on WGMU Radio to talk about their EP, “Set You Free”, coming out this December. The 8-piece ensemble is a coming together of multiple musical disciplines, a creative space for them to express their sound as everyday virtuosos. Their tracks go beyond the funk scene in DC; they mix soul, jazz, Motown, blues, …
Oct 18
L.A. based band Transviolet is one indie ensemble that is taking the pop revolution by storm. No less than amateur, their upbeat Cali-style classics, mixed with their dark demeanor, is an updated collection up against seemingly alliterated sounds of pop, Top 40 “hits”. Now on tour alongside LANY, coasting through the East Coast, The Kinda Tour connects viewers …
Oct 16
Over the weekend, Blackbird Presents played out two Jerry Garcia tribute shows alongside featured artists to embrace the musical legend’s 30 years of work and musical diversity. Last night, Dear Jerry 2 attributed Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia in a methodical performance that honors the artist who challenged the standards of music up until now. Before showtime, WGMU’s Director of …
Sep 26
Boston Band Nemes (pronounced knee-miss) joins Local Music Director Jackie Reed in the live on-air studio to talk about their tour throughout the East Coast, reminiscing about last night’s show at the Camel in Richmond. Since 2008, Nemes has experimented with the genre of indie and folk rock in creating a sound that sets them apart …
Sep 21
From Fredericksburg, Virginia, Made in the USA is not your typical bar band. They are greater than the bar crowds filled with greasy food, watered down cocktails, and sweaty people. Instead, they bring the “class” in classic rock. Made in the USA is a cover band that plays classic rock ranging from Bruce Springsteen to ZZ Top to Tom Petty …
Sep 19
Hailing from Oxford, England, Glass Animals are a psychedelic meets alternative meets indie rock band but they would happily tell you that they’re genre-less. Following their breakout success of their debut full length Zaba in 2014, the group released How to Be a Human Being August 26th earlier this year. The new album has a clear …
Sep 19
Joined today on DJ Jackie Reed’s show, “Jammin’ with Jackie”, was Mike Houser, guitarist and vocalist of The Radiographers. As a last minute conversation, Houser took time to speak about his band, musical influences, and information about tonight’s show at DC9. The feel good indie band formed at the University of Maryland, and has been …
Feb 16
Originating their characters on The Kroll Show on Comedy Central, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney decided to take their two-man show on the road. Oh, Hello features Nick Kroll as Gil Faizon and John Mulaney as George St. Geeland, two older gentlemen from the Upper West Side of New York City. On Gil and George, the …
Feb 04
Comedian Kathy Griffin chats with WGMU GM and “Improv4Mason” host Jesse Robinson and 4th Estate Lifestyle editor Savannah Norton. Griffin brings her comedic styling to Fairfax next week for GMU’s Homecoming Week. Tickets are available at Student Involvement or Ticketmaster! Follow @Improv4Mason and host @JesseRobinson94 on Twitter! “Improv4Mason” airs Tuesdays nights form 9-10 PM on …
Oct 07
Emily Hearn is a singer/songwriter from Athens, GA, and is currently touring in support of her most recent album Hourglass, which was released back in March. Her songs from this album have been featured on the CW’s ‘Jane The Virgin’ and ABC Family’s ‘Switched At Birth’. Emily phoned in to WGMU to talk to DJ …
