Nov 09
We caught up with Grant to talk about the Washington Redskins’ 4-3-1 record heading into next week’s game vs. the once 5-0 Minnesota Vikings, who are currently losers of 3 straight. We asked Grant how the Trent Williams suspension, Matt Jones injury, and Josh Norman referee criticisms will impact the Redskins moving forward. We then …
Nov 08
Nick Valensi, NY-native and Frontman of CRX joins WGMU staffers Jackie Reed and Mikey Bamarni in an exclusive phone interview to talk about his fall tour. Known as the guitarist for headlining band The Strokes, having him a part of WGMU is something that Reed and Bamarni assumed to not just let go, or “Give [It] …
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, …
Nov 06
Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU Sunday November 6, 2016 The Washington Capitals, winner of three straight games, skated on Verizon Center ice Thursday to kick off their three game home stand. The second match of a home-and-home with the Winnipeg Jets was just as close and intense as its predecessor. An offensive festival in front of …
Nov 03
Kings of Leon have been around now for quite a while. Their debut album was released all the way back in 2003 when rock music was popular and able to reach pop radio stations. Many radio stations and magazines said they were like the Southern Strokes due to their melodies that could fit perfectly on …
Nov 03
Kyle covers the Wizards for truthaboutit.net, a Wizards blog brought to you by TrueHoop Network (an ESPN affiliate). He joins WGMU’s Sports Director Cory Morgan to discuss expectations for the Wizards after their 0-3 start, their late game struggles, and what Scott Brooks does differently than Randy Wittman as head coach. Kyle is a great …
Nov 01
We caught up with with Chris to talk about the LA Lakers and Clippers start to the 2016-2017 NBA Season. The Lakers, although with a record of 1-2, have looked surprisingly exciting with a mixture of youth in the first season of the Post-Kobe era. We touched on the Lakers mixture of young talent, including …
Nov 01
Dan O’Brien Sports Blogger, WGMU Tuesday November 1, 2016 Although we’re not even halfway through this season, it’s fair to say that there have been many surprises thus far. The Vikings lost their quarterback and all-star running back, but are now one of the best teams in the NFC. The Panthers that reached the Super …
Oct 31
Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU Monday October 31, 2016 After a thrilling and close victory over the Vancouver Canucks Saturday evening, the Capitals head to the SaddleDome to duel with the Calgary Flames. The Flames, with exciting young talent such as Johnny Gudreau (whom they expect will be there Lanny McDonald of this generation) skated …
Oct 29
From Chesapeake, Virginia, Kevin Wolfe is a Virginia Wesleyan graduate pursuing his passion as a rapper and a “hip-hop head”. Having opened for artists like Juicy J, Wu Tang, and Trey Songz, his experience as a rapper and entrepreneur has grown extensively. His lyricism is built upon his gained knowledge as a political science junkie and …
