The Megaphone Podcast: Tyler Byrum

Join your host Igor Stojanov for The Megaphone, a weekly podcast about journalism, media, and active media students in the United States. This week, Igor sits down with Mason Cable Network’s Assistant Broadcast Director Tyler Byrum. They discuss the landscape of sports broadcasting and Tyler’s time as an undergrad at MCN, as well as his professional experience at …

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The Megaphone Podcast: Matt Dotson

Join your host Igor Stojanov for The Megaphone, a weekly podcast about journalism, media, and active media students in the United States. This week, Igor sits down with WGMU Radio general manager Matt Dotson. They discuss the motivation behind his time at WGMU and pursuit in a radio career, as well as WGMU’s mission to get …

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Basic Printer Interview

    Basic Printer is an experimental indie pop explosion that is no stranger to whimsy, color, and untethered energy. DJ Rebecca Brown had the opportunity to speak with Jesse Gillenwalters, the creative mind behind Basic Printer. Hear the full interview and music by Basic Printer below:      

Ryan Cam Interview (June 2017)

  Ryan Cam is an upcoming Hip Hop/Pop artist from northern VA who just released his first project titled “No Pressure.” With his smooth beat selection, combined with his diverse flows and melodic hooks/choruses, Ryan is bringing a unique sound to the table right out of the gate. With a debut project like this, the …

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The Capitals Head to Pittsburgh for Game 3

Nick Colletti WGMU, Sports Blogger Monday May 1, 2017 Game 3 will pose as great adversity for the Capitals and their Stanley Cup aspirations as they face the Pittsburgh Penguins in the hostile PPG Paints Arena. To have a chance, the Capitals will have to play their hearts out for sixty minutes and find a …

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Former VP Joe Biden Leads “It’s On Us” Campaign At Mason

By: Jackie Reed, WGMU’s Production Director FAIRFAX,VA – On Wednesday, April 26, Former Vice President of the United States Joe Biden stopped by George Mason University in a deliberate campaign to end sexual violence across all college campuses. Rose Pascarell, Vice President of University Life, made the announcement on April 20 about Biden’s arrival and Mason’s mission to end sexual …

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Album Review: COIN’s HWYKIYNT (2017)

COIN’s second album is a familiar pop series that embodies a mixed bag of emotions, all with a stagnant and cheerful disposition. Top Tracks: Talk Too Much, Hannah, Malibu 1992 Rating: 7/10 By: Jackie Reed COIN is leading a front in the independent pop artist game. Their newest album, How Will You Know If You …

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Frank Iero Interview (April 2017)

Musician Frank Iero (Frank Iero and the Patience, My Chemical Romance) called in to WGMU Radio to catch up with DJ Matt Dotson, since their last interview in March 2015 (found here). Frank and Matt talked about Record Store Day, humor on social media, Rob Trujillo’s son in Korn, and a very special story about …

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The Capitals Even the Series in A Pulse-Pounding Thriller

Nick Colletti WGMU, Sports Blogger Thursday April 20, 2017 The heavily favored Washington Capitals have faced an opponent in the Toronto Maple Leafs that many predicted would be eliminated with ease by a D.C hockey club that has played some of its best hockey in franchise history. Three games into this series, the Maple Leafs …

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Crystal Fighters @ Black Cat 04/14

Sasha Toophanie, Music Director On April 7th, 2017, Washington D.C.’s Black Cat was humming with anticipation for Crystal Fighters! The electronic/folk band hails from London and their third studio album, “Everything is My Family” released October 21st, 2016. Crystal Fighters have gained a loyal following since their first album release in 2010, and much of …

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