On Friday April 13th, 2012, the staff of WGMU Radio unanimously decided to select current Operations Manager, Storm A. Paglia, as it’s new General Manager for the 2012-2013 academic year. Paglia will replace current GM and graduating senior, Alexander Romano, effective May 19th, 2012. Click here to see the GM Press Release
Category: Highlights
Apr 10
Want to Know How You Can Support WGMU?
WGMU has had a very busy academic year. We’ve hosted three Intimate concert Series with the Mason Cable Network, organized a large concert which was the opening for the new Rogers and Whitetop buildings on campus, greatly increased the variety of programming offered, ten folded the amount of ways you can tune in, upgraded to …
Mar 26
3rd Installment of the Intimate Concert Series: Shelby Blondell
In association with Mason Cable Network, WGMU is producing the 3rd installment of the Intimate Concert Series. Acoustic performer and songwriter Shelby Blondell will be performing on Friday, March 30th from 7-9PM in the Side Pocket of SUB II. With an eclectic source of influences, Blondell does not restrict herself to merely one genre of …
Mar 25
Rogers and Whitetop Opening…with Jukebox the Ghost!
Sustainable Opening Ceremony of Rogers and Whitetop Hall featuring Jukebox the Ghost WGMU is thrilled to be co-sponsoring the Sustainable Opening Ceremony for Rogers and Whitetop Hall on Wednesday, April 11th from 2- 5pm in the Rogers and Whitetop Courtyard. Come out to enjoy an interesting panel discussion on sustainability at Mason, delicious food from …
Feb 24
Want to Know All the Ways You Can Tune In?
Here are all the ways you can tune into WGMU Radio, George Mason University’s Student-Operated College Radio station: Listen and watch live via our webcam right here on WGMURadio.com Listen live via our MPEG stream which you can access on the top of our website iTunes under Radio then College/University and search …
Feb 20
Intimate Concert Series Presents Wytold
A unique and innovative artist, Wytold combines percussive bowing and melodic finger picking on the cello to create a distinctly entertaining sound. With two extra strings on his electric cello, Wytold creatively blends the depth and power of a traditional stand up bass with the bright crispness of violin solos and harmonies. He records on …
Feb 08
New Music Reviews: of Montreal and Midwest Hype.
of Montreal – Paralytic Stalks Released February 7, 2012 Polyvinyl I never know what to expect with Of Montreal (They are a part of the Animal 6 Collective which includes the Circulatory System, The Olivia Tremor Control, Neutral Milk Hotel, Elf Power, and Apples in Stereo), which is very good thing. They do not disappoint on …
Jan 29
Sin Tour Review
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 I was able to see two of my favorite bands at the 9:30 Club. Just weeks after seeing Hit the Lights in November it was announced that Hit the Lights and Sparks the Rescue would be going on tour with Like Moths to Flames, and headliner Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows …
Dec 22
New Music Review: Lights – Siberia
Lights – Siberia Lights Music/Last Gang Records Released October 4th, 2011 With the release of Siberia, Lights Valerie Poxleitner known simply by her professional name, Lights, has a second album under her belt. The Canadian musician known for her blend of sugary synthpop and electronica with soft melodic undertones offers this time around a sound …
Dec 15
Dr. Àngel Cabrera Named as the 6th President of George Mason University
At a special Board of Visitors meeting this morning at the Mason Inn Conference Center and Hotel, Dr. Àngel Cabrera was unanimously voted to succeed President Merten as the 6th President of George Mason University. In an exclusive roundtable interview with The Office of Student Media, when asked by WGMU General Manager Alex Romano about …