Category: Local

Lit&Local: A Live Set With L.A. Trip

On February 12th, WGMU’s Jackie Reed (Jammin’ with Jackie) interviewed L.A. Trip in WGMU’s live on-air studio, to talk about their upcoming album, Intervals I (2017). From Fredericksburg, Virginia, the rock band came together to put on a live performance showcasing the best of their music. Bobby Barber, guitarist and vocalist, and Sean O’Neill, drummer and …

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Holtby/Grubauer- The Best Goalie Tandem In The NHL

Nick Colletti WGMU, Sports Blogger Friday February 10, 2017 It is without a doubt that the Washington Capitals possess the greatest goalie tandem in the NHL. No other organization has such outstanding depth and versatility at the game’s most significant position. Braden Holtby and Philip Grubauer have been lights out and rarely give up any …

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Giant Food Reopens in University Mall

WGMU General Manager Matt Dotson (The Nice Guys, Up to Eleven) had the opportunity to tour the brand new Giant Food Grocery Store in University Mall on February 7th, two days before the grand opening on the 9th. You can hear the report featuring exclusive audio of the store managers below. With ID, all Mason …

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The Capitals – The NHL’s Most Complete Team

Nick Colletti WGMU, Sports Blogger Tuesday January 24, 2017 The Washington Capitals have been the league’s hottest team for nearly a month. A potent offense, strong special teams, and the impenetrable Braden Holtby between the two posts have made the Caps on top of many league analysts’ power rankings. Last night against the Carolina Hurricanes, …

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Capitals Pummel Habs On Historic Night For Ovechkin

Nick Colletti WGMU, Sports Blogger Tuesday January 10. 2017 Hockey history took place last night at the Bell Center in Montreal, the successor of the hallowed Montreal Forum. The Capitals, winners of five straight, skated on enemy ice in hostile territory looking to keep their impressive winning streak alive. The Caps would claim victory and …

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Mike On The Mic’s Top 5 Albums & Songs of 2016

Michael Bamarni | Top Five Albums Radiohead – A Moon Shaped Pool Radiohead’s first release in five years will stand the test of time as being one of their best releases ever. For a band that has been around for over twenty years and with multiple classic albums already in their discography that is quite …

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Lit&Local: OK Go at Hirshhorn, Awarded for Music Video Visuals

Formed in Chicago, Illinois, rock quartet OK Go defines imagination with daring exhibition and innovative graphics. Their most recent release “The One Moment” literally scopes the idea of creating something out of a blank slate. “The One Moment” comes from their 2014 album Hungry Ghosts (2014), and its video works as an addition to their complex portfolio of well-acclaimed music …

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At 6-10 this Wizards Team is Disappointing!

Anthony Fennell WGMU, Sports Blogger Thursday December 1, 2016 With a much needed win Monday night against the Sacramento Kings in overtime, the Wizards moved their record through the first 16 games at 6-10. Even with the win the team looked sloppy and completely out of sync. John Wall the leader of the team had …

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Lit&Local: Sweater Beats, Getting Cozy & Ready “For The Cold”

Maryland native Antonio Cuna, better known by his DJ name Sweater Beats, debuts his For The Cold tour this holiday season, stopping by U Street Music Hall in D.C., November 23rd. His singles and mixes are a bundle of sharp production, textured sound bites, and modal elements of EDM rooted with R&B and pop undertones. He …

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Capitals Dominate The Pens In A Major Statement Game

Nick Colletti WGMU, Sports Blogger Thursday November 17, 2016 Before this epic matchup between these two heated rivals, the Washington Capitals had dropped three of its last four games and struggled to generate offense. After a demoralizing overtime defeat to the Columbus Blue Jackets on the road, the Capitals were determined to claim the later …

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