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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 […]
Photography & Review by Alyssa Arroyo On October 22, 2024, Chicago punk rock band, Rise Against, made their way t o The Brooklyn Paramount with supporting acts, Spiritual Cramp and L.S. Dunes. With their self-titled tour only six days in, all three bands definitely showcased their excitement for what is later to come. […]
Pop punk bands Bearings and Broadside teamed up for a North American Fall Tour with openers Unwell and Stateside. The tour stopped down the shore at Asbury Park’s House of Independence on November 16th. Lara Ziccardi, concert photographer and host of WMSC alt-rock music show My Emo Phase, headed down to catch the show. BROADSIDE […]
Photography by Emily McCormack – It was like The Spins knew exactly what I needed to celebrate the end of the fall semester… New Jersey band The Spins celebrated the holiday season with their debut Nightmare Before Spinsmas at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck, NJ. The WMSC Unplugged alum explained that they typically have an […]
New Jersey band Jack Flowers & the Petal Tones returned for an epic final performance of the Fall 2024 semester on WMSC Unplugged!
New Jersey band Buffout performed original songs and an epic cover for an episode of WMSC Unplugged!
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!
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff Catch Your Breath performed alongside Kingdom of Giants and Alpha Wolf opening for Dayseeker on their Dark Sun Protocol Tour on October 13, 2024 at Brooklyn Steel. Kingdom of Giants began the night and I’ve been obsessed with them ever since. They were incredibly fun to see live and […]
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 […]
Welcome to WMSC Music Picks, a collaborative collection of WMSC’s music recommendations and reviews. In this installment, members of our station share their favorite spooky releases in our third annual Halloween Picks! “fantasyworld” – Quadeca Review by Andy Cook Pretend you are a ghost… Where would you go? “fantasyworld” by Quadeca answers that question, evoking […]
Photos & Review by Lara Ziccardi COIN is an American pop-rock band formed in 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. The band consists of lead vocalist Chase Lawrence, guitarist Joe Memmel, and drummer Ryan Winnen. Known for their catchy melodies and vibrant sound, COIN blends indie pop with upbeat rock influences. Their breakthrough came with hits […]
On Tuesday and Wednesday, October 15th and 16th, three of our WMSC members attended the Rex Orange County FINALLY Tour at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan, New York. Here, two attendees share their experiences, highlights, opinions, and more! October 15th, 2024: Anyone who knows me knows that Alex (Rex) is my favorite artist. I was […]
Review by Aidan Smith – On Prude, Albany, NY-based punk band Drug Church effortlessly delivers a concise, well-rounded record that harbors the spirit of their previous work while cleaning up some of the rougher edges. In many ways, Drug Church’s music provides its listeners with a well-warranted reality check. Up until this point, much of […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff Canadian pop-rock legends Marianas Trench brought their Force of Nature Tour to Irving Plaza for a sold out show on September 27, 2024. The night […]
I would see this lineup a thousand times over again if I could! Review and Photo by Emily “Emol” McCormack – I listen to a lot of music (like… a lot). A question that is often asked of music enthusiasts is “what is your favorite song?” What a daunting question that is! Luckily, I […]