Sep 13
MGMT MGMT (self-titled) Columbia, September 17 2013 Reviewed by Jon Howard After taking the radio by storm in early 2008 with their inarguably catchy synthpop singles “Time to Pretend”, “Electric Feel”, and “Kids”, MGMT faced a tough decision. Should they produce more radio-friendly synthpop and …
Sep 06
Arctic Monkeys AM Domino, September 10 2013 Reviewed by Jon Howard With four number one albums in the United Kingdom and a rapidly growing fanbase across the pond here in the United States, Arctic Monkeys are under more pressure than ever to continue delivering …
Apr 15
By Ben Simpson They may not have the mainstream audience locked down yet, but judging from the rabid sold-out crowd at DC’s 9:30 Club, Frightened Rabbit will never have to worry about filling up a venue for the rest of their careers. Smack dab in the middle of their tour supporting their latest effort, their …
Apr 01
Tyler, the Creator Wolf Odd Future, April 2 2013 Reviewed by Jon Howard Tyler, the Creator has always been known for his shock-value lyrics, dark themes, and tight production, and with 2011’s Goblin all three of these elements reached their apex. Tyler had long …
Mar 26
The Strokes Comedown Machine RCA Records, March 26 2013 Reviewed by Greg Grunzel (DJ Baby Duck) One thing is for certain: Jules loves the 80’s. Proverbial kings of the 00’s garage rock revival scene, The Strokes’ latest effort Comedown Machine bleeds 80’s more than …
Mar 25
Tom O’Connor joined Steve Kolbe on WGMU Radio, part of the GoMason Digital Network, at Halftime during Mason’s CBI game Monday night and they had a chance to discuss Mason’s move from the CAA to the A-10.
Mar 25
There will be paid positions opening up for the Fall 2013 semester. The positions below are both Executive Management level positions within the station. If you are interested in applying, please see the bottom of the post for requirements and instructions. Follow the steps closely. If you do not follow the instructions properly, your application will …
Mar 24
Justin Timberlake The 20/20 Experience RCA Records, March 15 2013 By Ishaba Haque After a 7 year break from music, Justin Timberlake has made his comeback. And what a comeback it is. Timberlake’s sophomore album, Grammy winning, FutureSex/LoveSounds created quite the impact back in 2006. …
Mar 19
by Alex Green There can only be so much pent up anticipation for a concert as dedicated and livid as the Odd Future fan base, and last night proved to be a special event; as fans lined up for hours outside the corridors of U Street Music Hall. Many donned in the collectives’ traditional garb …
Feb 20
Foxygen We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic Jagjaguwar, January 22 2013 Reviewed by Jon Howard Less than a month into the new year (happy Apocalypse, by the way) and we have already been given a record that will either act as a prelude to …