Nov 03
Ten-time Grammy award winner Bob Dylan has announced his 2021-2024 ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ tour in support of his new album of the same name after his longest touring hiatus since 1984. His most famous songs include “Knocking On Heaven’s Door,” and “Blowin’ In The Wind,” but his newest album, which released in June of …
Oct 06
About a week ago, I took a trip to The Anthem in D.C. to see singer/songwriter José González play a concert in support of his new album, titled “Local Valley.” As someone who’s used to going to loud and energetic rock concerts, seeing José González was a nice change of pace. The audience was quiet, …
Aug 18
By: Anna Wood On July 16th, Azure Wolf and Fix Your Hearts played what the owner of the DC9 nightclub stated was the first ticketed show the venue has held since March of 2020. When it comes to things that the COVID-19 pandemic has put to an abrupt halt, live music is one of the …
Apr 22
Tune in on April, 22, 2021 @ 7pmEST for the Arcadia Mixtape, a virtual concert where various artists perform their own renditions of the Arcadia livestream! You can listen to the live concert HERE: go.gmu.edu/arcadiamixtape
Apr 22
By: Jesse Benitez “There’s no issue that art can’t address.” – Don Russell, University Curator, Director of Provisions Research Center for Arts and Social Change WGMU Radio’s General Manager, Jesse Benitez and Music Director, Bryan Childers, sat down and spoke with George Mason University’s Arts Curator, Don Russell, SIS Alumna and Element’s series organizer at Murals …
Oct 20
Flamingos Pink – Outtacontroller By: Anna Wood | Top Tracks: Look At Me, New Kinks (I Got It) The Flamingos Pink is self-described as being “a ruckus band and a ferocious duo.” After listening to Outtacontroller, I realized their music lives up to its promise. This album certainly packs a punch and makes me desperately wish …
Feb 24
UPDATE AS OF 03/16/20: Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the festival has been cancelled until further notice. We appreciate all of the buzz and support that came from Mason and the community. Your health and safety comes above all else. ~Jesse Benitez, WGMU Radio MD WGMU Radio is proud to host a Music …
Oct 21
By: Jesse Benitez On Thursday, September 5th, 2019, indie grunge band, Touch the Buffalo, performed a powerful set in Washington, D.C. on U Street’s Velvet Lounge. Sharing the stage with three other bands, Touch the Buffalo closed the night off with tunes from their latest album release, Heart Is For (2019). Not only do these …
Feb 11
Viniloversus The Neuro Farm Red This Ever Backstage: $15 Tickets Sun, Feb 11 Doors 7:30 pm Black Cat // Washington, DC . Venezuelan alt-band Viniloversus stopped by WGMU’s on-air studio for a conversation revolving around their debut English album, Days of Exile (2017), tour life, advocacy, and future plans. They will be performing at …
Feb 06
By: Jackie Reed New York-based R&B artist Sean Desiree, under the stage name bell’s roar (namely after American social activist bell hooks), called into the WGMU on-air studio on Monday, February 5. They spoke with WGMU’s Jackie Reed about their advocacy for LGBTQ and QTPOC artists, their recent album We Carry Us (2017), and touring the Art Funds …
