Nov 12
Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU Saturday November 12, 2016 Last evening, the Capitals marched into the United Center to take on a mighty foe in the Chicago Blackhawks. A roster full of premium talent in Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, Corey Crawford, and many more helped Chicago ascend into a modern dynasty by winning …
Nov 10
WGMU’s first ever College Radio Day special gets rolling in hour two as Jess, Jackie, Dea, Grant, Matt, and Mikey B. (fellow staff members) join Sasha and Cory in their celebration. More stories are shared with lots of laughs, and some… anger. You don’t want to miss it.
Nov 10
Sasha and Cory kick off WGMU’s first ever College Radio Day special with a BANG! They share their best and worst stories working in college radio. Check out the beginning of the self-indulgent day right HERE: You can check out the Brad Jones (The Cinema Snob) interview that …
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, …
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 …
Oct 26
By: Jacqueline Reed | Edited By: Nicholas Reynoso | Photo Credits: Mimi Albano Former Governor of Maryland Martin O’Malley and Co-Creator of Showtime’s The Circus Mark McKinnon were two of the many speakers featured in the Political & Policy Communication Forum, Tuesday, October 25, 2016, in Dewberry Hall in the Johnson Center. Sponsored by The Insight …
Oct 25
Cory went trick or treating one time in high school. Matt expressed his strong disdain for Cory’s actions. An argument ensues… Is it OK to go trick or treating in high school? Let us know what you think @WGMU on Twitter. Be sure to tune in to the Nice Guys every Wednesday evening from 5:30-6:30 …
Oct 18
L.A. based band Transviolet is one indie ensemble that is taking the pop revolution by storm. No less than amateur, their upbeat Cali-style classics, mixed with their dark demeanor, is an updated collection up against seemingly alliterated sounds of pop, Top 40 “hits”. Now on tour alongside LANY, coasting through the East Coast, The Kinda Tour connects viewers …
Oct 16
Over the weekend, Blackbird Presents played out two Jerry Garcia tribute shows alongside featured artists to embrace the musical legend’s 30 years of work and musical diversity. Last night, Dear Jerry 2 attributed Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia in a methodical performance that honors the artist who challenged the standards of music up until now. Before showtime, WGMU’s Director of …
