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Review by Shannon Daly – In October 2023, The Gaslight Anthem came out of the ashes and sparked a rock revival with their sixth studio album, History Books, after almost a decade and a three year hiatus. The “History Books” Tour’s North American summer leg includes the SummerStage in Central Park, The Fillmore in Philadelphia, […]
Review by Amber Bintliff – With their most diverse and hard-hitting project yet, certified cuties of the music industry Stand Atlantic are back with their fourth studio album WAS HERE. Following up 2022’s f.e.a.r. seemed like a daunting task to take on, but this new record has single-handedly proved that STAT (their most frequently used […]
Photos & Review by Lara Ziccardi All Time Low is an American pop punk band formed in 2003 in Baltimore, Maryland. Known for their energetic sound and catchy melodies, the band gained prominence with their 2007 album So Wrong, It’s Right. They’ve continued to build a solid following with subsequent releases like Nothing Personal and […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff The Dangerous Summer brought their Coming Back to Earth Tour to Asbury Park’s House of Independents on July 20, 2024 with support from Bad Luck., rosecoloredworld, and Vanity Score. This tour was in support of their […]
Photos & Review by Lara Ziccardi On a gorgeous summer evening in Asbury Park, Two Door Cinema Club delivered a performance that was nothing short of spectacular at The Stone Pony Summer Stage. The band, known for their infectious indie pop anthems and high-energy live shows, lived up to their reputation, providing an unforgettable […]
Review and Photography by Amber Bintliff Saturdays at your place performed alongside Riley! And Carpool opening for Prince Daddy & The Hyena at Asbury Park’s House of Independents on July 9, 2024. Rochester, New York-based Carpool kicked off the night with a crazy and energetic set. I was only vaguely familiar with their music before […]
Photos and Review by Aidan Ivers On Friday, June 28, Staten Island-born singer-songwriter Alex Mazzucchelli performed an acoustic and jazz set at Fox and Crow in Jersey City featuring her original pieces as well as cover songs. She was accompanied by her bandmates percussionist Mark Rucci, guitarist Robert Susca and bassist Patrick Granton. There was […]
Review by Amber Bintliff- After a six year wait since their last record, The Story So Far have returned with their highly anticipated fifth album, I Want To Disappear. The four-piece has solidified themselves as one of the best bands to emerge from the early 2010s pop-punk scene over the years. This album reaffirms that […]
Welcome to WMSC Music Picks, a collaborative collection of WMSC’s music recommendations and reviews. In this installment, members of our station reflect on their favorite releases of the Spring while celebrating the start of Summer 2024! “Too Sweet” – Hozier Review by Mia Savidge This song was released around the end of March and ever […]
Station manager Jared Tauber (DJ DOCTOR DJ) sits down with Englewood, NJ artist Malachi Nassér after his show at HACPAC to talk about his new EP J.O.Y. Having just returned from touring the U.S. for the first time, Nassér completed his journey of J.O.Y. with an EP release homecoming show in Hackensack, NJ called “Celebration […]
Review by Gurleen Kaur – Singer/songwriter Zayn Malik released his fourth studio album “Room Under the Stairs” on May 17, 2024. This release contains fifteen songs in total and was released under Mercury and Republic Records. The production was done by Malik, most commonly known simply as Zayn, alongside Dave Cobb. While this album […]
Review And Photograph by Lara Ziccardi With two sold-out shows in NYC, hardcore band Knocked Loose are currently on tour for their third album You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To. The new album debuted No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart. Originally from Oldham County, Kentucky, Knocked Loose crashed into the Billboard […]
Review by Emily Rabeno – If you know the songs “Cigarette Daydreams” (2013) and “Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked” (2008), then you might know the Kentucky made rock and alternative band Cage The Elephant. Cage The Elephant is made up of six members and has been releasing music since 2006. Their most recent […]
Review by Katherine Garcia – Billie Eilish released her third studio album “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” on the 17th of May and it has already hit #1 on the charts in 14 different countries. The album is a bit shorter than her other two albums with only ten tracks but shows off her talent […]
Welcome to WMSC Music Picks, a collaborative collection of WMSC’s music recommendations and reviews. In this installment, members of our station celebrate pride month with favorite songs relating to, or created by those within the LGTBQ+ community! “Coming Clean” – Green Day Review by Lee Ramrattan From (in my opinion) Green Day’s BEST album […]
Review by Amber Bintliff – Bring Me The Horizon finally released their long-awaited sixth studio album POST HUMAN: NeX GEn. Originally scheduled for release in September of last year before its eventual delay, the band announced that the album would be released with not even a 24-hour notice on May 23rd. It serves as the […]
Review And Photograph by Amber Bintliff 408 brought their Hot Mess Tour to Debonair Music Hall on May 8, 2024 with support from Telltale, Definitely Maybe, and New Jersey’s own Northvale. This high energy packed night served as both my 50th concert and first time doing concert photography! While this was my first time seeing […]
By Luke Cirianni On Sunday April 28th, the Columbus Crew II took a trip down to MSU Soccer Park to take on the Red Bulls II. The match was mostly controlled by Columbus, who walked away with a 2-0 victory on the road. This was the first Red Bulls regulation loss of the 2024 […]
The Final Four of the 2024 men’s NCAA tournament is set. No. 1 seed Connecticut going against No. 4 seed Alabama, and No. 1 seed Purdue taking on No.11 seed North Carolina State. How did it happen? Uconn dominated against Illinois University with a score of 77-52. Uconn continues to show to the world why […]
Gonzaga University’s Men’s Basketball Team has emerged as a powerhouse in college basketball, consistently dominating the court with a combination of talent, strategy, and relentless determination. Gonzaga Men’s Basketball has the potential for greatness as the NCAA Tournament approaches, thanks to a successful past and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The Bulldogs have become a […]
The Houston Texans are looking right into the future with a core of rising stars they recently assembled from across the league. By Lorenzo Gonzalez This has been one of the most interesting offseasons in NFL history without a doubt, but if there’s one team that has completely flipped its future out of all 32, […]
2024, the year of the Dragon who is strong and independent, but also known to be a great leader while seeking support and reassurance. The sports world has seen a not just one but many “dragons” this past month. ESPN released the numbers for the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) March Madness tournament. Six […]
Join Shannon Daly for a conversation with Mary Garvey, Production and Programming Manager at Asbury Lanes. Hear about her story as a woman in the industry, Gary Marvey, dive into the production industry with her guide to a day in the life at the Asbury Collection, and learn about how you too can succeed in the […]
By: Justin Randell – The Montclair State Red Hawks women’s basketball team hit the road for a game last night as they visited the Gothic Knights of New Jersey City University for a New Jersey Athletic Conference matchup on a cold and snowy Wednesday night. It was a packed house at John J. Moore Athletics […]
By Earl Spence The Red Hawks entered this game having an 11-6 record with their NJAC record being 6-4. They were on fire to start the game off having a 10-7 lead which turned up to 24-6 scoring run. It was a high scoring first half where the Redhawks had a 52-44 lead. The Redhawks […]
Montclair, NJ By Gurleen Kaur On Tuesday October 3, 2023 FC Copenhagen played against Bayern Munich at Parken Stadium in the 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League. FC Copenhagen started with a 4-3-3 and FC Bayern Munich started with 4-2-3-1. The FC Copenhagen team was wearing White and Blue Kits and FC Bayern wore Black and Purple […]
Montclair, NJ By: Luis Enrique In a Premier League showdown between the top two teams, Liverpool and Tottenham, an unprecedented error was made by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). This mistake was not only a first in Premier League history but also a significant event in professional soccer worldwide. Since the introduction of VAR, there […]
Montclair, NJ By: Justin Randell The Philadelphia Phillies quest to reach the top of the mountain got off to a great start, as they swept their Wild Card Series matchup against the Miami Marlins 2 games to 0. The Phillies played exceptionally well and had a fun time doing so. A 7-1 victory in Game […]
Montclair, NJ Audrey Hitchens is a sophomore at Montclair State University, she is on the Swim & Dive team as a diver. As I spoke to her I came to understand that diving and athletics are an intrinsic part of her life. She has been diving for five years and has been diving for MSU […]
Review by Gurleen Kaur On Friday, September 29, 2023 Jorja Smith a UK singer-songwriter released her newest album Falling or Flying under the Record Label FAMM. Jorja worked alongside Music Producer DAMEDAME, a production duo that are also Jorja’s friends. I love when artists work with their childhood friends on something major in their musical career. […]