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By: Luke Cirianni The New York Red Bulls II returned home to MSU Soccer Park to take on the Eastern Conference Rivals New England Revolution II, and they would dominate with a 4-1 victory. This win meant even more because of the standings prior to the match, which were highlighted by a four-way tie for […]
Saturday night is the perfect environment for talented musical artists to showcase their work. April 19th at Main Drag Music in Brooklyn, New York was a shining example. ROREY, MayQueen, Brea Fournier & the Dream Ballet, The Shining Hours and Alex Mazzucchelli all brought their unique voices and artistry to display in the underground stage, […]
Music Director Amber Bintliff and Music Librarian Deepak Sathish sat down with Eric Egan of Heart Attack Man to discuss their brand new record Joyride The Pale Horse, upcoming North American Tour, and more! 90.3 WMSC FM · Interview with Heart Attack Man | 90.3 WMSC-FM
MONTCLAIR, NJ (May 15, 2025) – 90.3 WMSC-FM announces its live broadcast coverage of Montclair’s first-ever Porchfest, scheduled for Saturday, May 17th, 2025. This community music festival will showcase local musical talent performing throughout the town on residential porches, driveways, and yards. “I’m so excited to see so many Jersey local bands perform! It’s not […]
Three months later, journalist Nino DeNino is on the ground in San Francisco, speaking with California firefighters to see how they are handling the aftermath of one of the deadliest wildfires in United States’ history.
The above is a short, observation film shot over two days – January 19th and January 20th, 2025, during the second inauguration of Donald J. Trump. Created by Chris Cirone, a film and television student at Montclair State University, this non-traditional approach offers an unfiltered look at what the city of Washington D.C. looked and […]
An infamous prison island turned popular tourist attraction, Nino DeNino visits Alcatraz Island to overview its history and cultural presence.
See how California fishers on are struggling to make ends meet as the West Coast fishing industry as slowed down due to commercial fishing bans.
Shy, college freshman, Mark has always loved music. When he decides to join his college radio station he quickly finds his voice as well as increase his passion for music. Mark befriends his training director David, and they quickly become a duo. Until David learns that Mark’s show is much more popular than his. Now, […]
On Monday, May 12th, 2025, hundreds gathered on the concourse of Yogi Berra Stadium to celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary New York Yankees Catcher, Yogi Berra. Members of the Berra family, close friends, such as Willie Randolph, and die-hard Yankees fans showed up for the occasion. Not only was Berra one of the […]
Photography & Review by Alyssa Arroyo Who would I be if I didn’t attend an L.S. Dunes concert? On April 19th, 2025, Dunes came back to their East Coast roots and performed at Warsaw in Brooklyn, New York. With their supporting bands Nights Sins and From Indian Lakes featured on this tour, this show was […]
Photography & Review by Alyssa Arroyo We are. So back. On April 16th, 2025, early 2000’s rock band, The Used, returned to the East Coast at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey with a production larger than ever. In celebration of their 25th year anniversary, the band announced that they would be hitting the road […]
Photography and Review by Emily McCormack – I would cite high school as the time in my life when I discovered a handful of bands that would become part of my identity for the foreseeable future. The brothers of Palaye Royale would be at the top of this list. Listening to “Mr. Doctor Man” for […]
By: Emily Chavarria After five long years, Ninja Sex Party (NSP) returns to the stage with their Pure Elegance Tour. I had the pleasure of catching them at The Wellmont Theater in Montclair, NJ, which is actually the state they are both from. The concert was such a perfect blend of classic fan favorites and […]
Indie/Alt Rock band The Spins returned to our studio for an epic performance on WMSC Unplugged! 90.3 WMSC FM · WMSC Unplugged: The Spins – Spring 2025
Assistant Engineering Director Alyssa Arroyo sat down with Tucker Rule of L.S. Dunes to talk about the band’s newest album, Violet, and upcoming Spring U.S. Tour! 90.3 WMSC FM · Interview with L.S. Dunes
Music Director Amber Bintliff sat down with vocalist Harmony Cavelle and bassist Ollie Green of South Arcade to talk about their new single “Supermodels,” 2005 EP, and upcoming Spring tour supporting Magnolia Park! 90.3 WMSC FM · Interview with South Arcade | 90.3 WMSC-FM
By: Genevieve Fara Photography by Maddie Paduano (@mpaduanophoto) “This is amazing—who are these boys? They ROCK!” That’s what the 50-year-old moms next to me shouted mid-set at Low Dive in Asbury Park. They had never heard of Surf Haven before, but by the end of the night, she was dancing like she’d known them for […]
New Jersey punk band Free the Witness visited our studio and stripped back some of their songs on an episode of WMSC Unplugged! 90.3 WMSC FM · WMSC Unplugged: Free the Witnes
New Jersey indie rock band Sleep House visited our studio for an episode of WMSC Unplugged! SOUNDCLOUD: 90.3 WMSC FM · WMSC Unplugged: Sleep House
Music Director Amber Bintliff sat down with Hunter Allen (guitarist and vocalist) of pop-rock band Chase Petra to talk about their new album Lullabies for Dogs, upcoming Spring Tour, and more! 90.3 WMSC FM · Interview with Chase Petra | 90.3 WMSC-FM
Assistant Engineering Director and music team contributor Alyssa Arroyo interviews indie rock artist NoShows! 90.3 WMSC FM · Interview with NoShows | 90.3 WMSC-FM
Review by Johnathan Smith Bon Iver, the musical project led by American singer-songwriter Justin Vernon, has recently returned with a new single titled “Everything Is Peaceful Love,” marking the first release from the artist’s upcoming album, SABLE, fABLE. The track was released on all platforms on Feb. 14, 2025. Bon Iver has had an incredible […]
Photos by Shannon Daly, Review by Ioanna Tsompanellis Montclair, New Jersey – This past Friday, the alternative rock band “Wallows” paid a Valentine’s Day visit to The Wellmont Theater for their “Model & More Tour” right here in Montclair and I have a lot of things to say about it— all positive, of course. The […]
By: Elian Saldivar The 2024-2025 NFL season has o1icially ended, and what a season it’s been. It was a season with breakout performances, trick plays leaving defenses at a loss, and coordinators becoming hot coaching candidates. All while one team looked to make history, solidifying their NFL dynasty and becoming three-peat Superbowl Champions This year’s […]
Photos by Ash Schnoor, Review by Genevieve Cai On February 5th, 2025, The Backfires, the self-described indie rock band from both sides of the Atlantic, took on Bowery Ballroom in NYC with support from Southern California four-piece Foxtide. This show landed at the halfway point for the East Coast leg of the band’s first headlining […]
New Jersey singer-songwriter Mike Rocket performed for an episode of WMSC Unplugged! 90.3 WMSC FM · WMSC Unplugged: Mike Rocket
Music team contributor Jenna Marcy interviews LA-based alternative artist Deb Never. 90.3 WMSC FM · Interview with Deb Never | 90.3 WMSC-FM
By Joely DeMonte Based on the beloved 1988 film of the same name, Mystic Pizza: The Musical brings the charm and heart of the original movie to the stage, offering a fresh yet nostalgic take on the lives of three working-class women navigating love, family, and the complexities of growing up in a small-town pizza […]