Category: Highlights

A Conversation with Allie X

A Conversation with Allie X By Amal Qazi  I had the great privilege of being able to talk to singer-songwriter Allie X ahead of her Weird World tour about her newest album, Girl with No Face, and what it means to be a musician in the digital age. Watch the whole interview here and view my …

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The Front Bottoms – The Fillmore Silver Spring

The Front Bottoms at The Fillmore Silver Spring: Concert Recap By Alexandra Henriques On October 26th, the famous indie-rock, “Midwest-emo” band, The Front Bottoms, took on The Fillmore Silver Spring in Maryland, supported by Eliza & the Delusionals. The show, the 19th of their Finding Your Way Home Tour, was one of the most entertaining …

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Album Review – Bright Future

Adrianne Lenker – Bright Future By Kate Trebra | Top Tracks: “Free Treasure,” “Candleflame,” and “Already Lost” Adrianne Lenker’s music feels like poetry. Recording entire albums on an eight-track tape, Lenker’s sincerity shines through both her sound and her process. Her previous album, songs and instrumentals (2020), was created in isolation, removed from the intimacy …

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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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Joywave – Concert Preview

Joywave at 9:30 Club Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Amal Qazi Rochester originating indie rock band Joywave, consisting of members Daniel Armbruster, Joseph Morinelli, and Paul Brenner, is coming to the 9:30 Club on Thursday, October 12th, for their Permanent Pleasure Tour. Permanent Pleasure is their fifth …

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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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