by Jon Howard I honestly didn’t know what to expect heading into Jammin Java to see Graham Colton play for his local fans. Between my lack of knowledge about the musician and my unfamiliarity with the venue itself (I apologize for my ignorance of the world around me), I walked into Jammin Java completely …
Feb 13
Album Review: Temples – Sun Structures
Temples Sun Structures Heavenly Recordings, February 10 2014 Reviewed by Jon Howard If you had tried to tell me a few years ago that psychedelic rock was about to make a massive comeback, I probably would have laughed and told you to keep dreaming. …
Feb 03
George Mason WBB Head Coach Nyla Milleson “Sports Hour” Interview
GMU Women’s Basketball head coach Nyla Milleson stops by WGMU for an interview on “The Sports Hour” with host Jesse Robinson. Coach addresses the state of the team in their first season in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Tune in to the Sports Hour every Monday from 5-6 PM EST this semester on WGMU with Jesse …
Dec 08
Staff List: Our Top Albums of 2013
Jon Howard’s Top 10 Albums of 2013 1. Daft Punk – Random Access Memories After eight long years without a studio album (not counting the arguably perfect live/remix album Alive 2007 or the Tron Legacy soundtrack), Daft Punk made a triumphant return this year with Random Access Memories. The duo eschewed house styling in …
Dec 04
WGMU Co-Hosts John Hill & Rohan Ramesh to host Radiothon
On December 6th, WGMU’s “Take it to the Hill” co-hosts John Hill and Rohan Ramesh will host a 5 hour radiothon to support a local Fairfax non-profit organization, Our Daily Bread (http://www.odbfairfax.org/). ODB is a volunteer-based organization focused on easing the plight of low income residents in the Fairfax County area of Virginia. They identify …
Oct 23
Author Drew Magary On-Air Interview with Ben Simpson
Check out Ben Simpson’s interview with successful author Drew Magary. Magary has been featured on Deadspin.com and now has three published books. His latest book, Someone Could Get Hurt, a Memoir of Twenty-First Century Parenthood, is currently available for purchase both online and at bookstores. This is a special feature interview for “The First Pick” …
Oct 17
Moon Hooch Live In-Studio Performance and Interview w/ Alex Green
Have a listen to the very original group “Moon Hooch” play a song live in our WGMU Radio Studio, followed by a brief interview with “Greenhouse Effect” host DJ Alex Green. Stay tuned for more live interviews later in the semester. Enjoy!
Sep 26
Album Review: Drake – Nothing Was the Same
Drake Nothing Was the Same OVO Sound, Republic Records, September 24 2013 Reviewed by Ben Simpson There is a large collection of artists that don’t think Aubrey Drake Graham deserves the recognition he has received. Common referred to him as “soft”. DMX, Li’l Kim, and …
Sep 17
Erik Griffin “Workaholics” Interview on “The Jesse Robinson Show”
Actor and comedian Erik Griffin (Comedy Central’s “Workaholics”) calls in to a special mid-day edition of “The Jesse Robinson Show” to talk the 4th season of the comedy series, and his upcoming show at the Jammin’ Java on September 18th! Be sure to check it out and hear more entertainment guests by tuning in every …