New Jersey band Buffout performed original songs and an epic cover for an episode of WMSC Unplugged!

Review by By Maria Taveras-Garcia –  Singer/songwriter Meaningful Stone (real name Kim Jimin) combines the elements of shoegaze, dream pop, indie pop, folk, and indie rock to release an undeniably beautiful and ethereal-sounding album. Sung entirely in Korean, she constantly switches primarily between folk and shoegaze throughout the album to achieve a dreamlike feel to […]

Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff Published on December 6, 2024 Real Friends have had such an explosive year in 2024, especially with the release of their latest album Blue Hour. Consisting of Cody Muraro (Lead Vocals), Kyle Fasel (Bass), Eric Haines (Rhythm Guitar), David Knox (Lead Guitar) and Brian Blake (Drums), the band has […]

Interview by Amber Bintliff   Courtesy of Jamie Rice

New Jersey’s own YOUNG AND DOOMED visited our studios for an episode of WMSC Unplugged to perform some hardcore original songs, and some epic covers!        

Written by Joely DeMonte and Tyler Restucci Published on December 4, 2024 Irving Berlin’s White Christmas has officially opened at Paper Mill Playhouse running through December 29, 2024. Adapted from the beloved 1954 film, the stage version captures the warmth of the original while adding new sparkle and musicality, setting the perfect tone to usher […]

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Contributors – Allen Macaraeg and Rash Vinakota  

Written by Andrew Cooper Published on October 31, 2024 The 13th annual Montclair Film Festival concluded on Sunday, October 27 with a new and powerful adaptation of August Wilson’s iconic play, “The Piano Lesson”. The film proved to be a memorable close to a week of impressive cinema.  Malcolm Washington’s direction imbued the film with […]

Written by Andrew Cooper Published on October 25, 2024 The 13th annual Montclair Film Festival kicked off on Friday, October 18th, welcoming hundreds of moviegoers, cinephiles, and fans, all eager to see the festival’s premiere feature, Conclave. The 2024 film, which will debut in select theaters on October 25th, was a hit among Montclair’s residents, […]

By Megan Lipscomb Published on November 21, 2024 A month has already passed in the 2024-2025 National Hockey League season. During the first month of the season, there have been shockers, disappointments, and overall excitement in the world of ice hockey. Today I will be talking about five teams in the NHL that are making […]

Written by Tim “TJD” David Published on November 6, 2024 GLASSBORO, NJ- On the afternoon of Saturday, November 4, the First Annual Breakfast Bowl was held between the Montclair State University RedHawks and the Rowan University Profs. The Breakfast bowl was an idea put together by Montclair State head coach Mike Palazzo and Rowan head […]

Written by Thomas Emeric Published on October 27, 2024 BROOKLYN, NY- WWE invaded the Barclays Center on Friday for their weekly show, Friday Night SmackDown. Fans in attendance got not one SmackDown episode but two, due to WWE traveling to Saudi Arabia for the Crown Jewel Premium Live Event this weekend. The night kicked off […]

An improbable run to the playoffs, filled with all the excitement (and heartache) one could ever ask for. Written by Michael Quinn Published on October 13, 2024 It’s April 4th, and the Citi Field stands are nearly empty for the night cap of a double-header against the Detroit Tigers. The fans who still occupy the […]

Written by Nicholas Suppa Published on October 3, 2024 Over in The Bronx, the New York Yankees have had quite a week. They not only officially clinched the American League East division, but also climbed to the top of Mount Everest as the number one team in the AL. This is the first time since […]