Author: Ash Schnoor
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — 90.3 WMSC-FM, the student radio station of Montclair State University, will broadcast 24 hours of student-led specialty programming on Friday, Oct. 2, for World College Radio Day 2026. The marathon runs from midnight to midnight and features shows from the station’s DJs, departments, alumni and graduating seniors. This year’s global theme is […]
When girli kicked off her North American tour behind it’s just my opinion, she went back to Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn, the same room where she played her first ever US show. That first time, it was just her and a backing vocalist singing to a track. This time she had a full band […]
The last time lolitslea sat down with WMSC, in January 2025, she came alone with an acoustic guitar. This time she brought her full live band, drummer Zander, bassist Dave and guitarist Hera, along with a finished sophomore album. RollerCoaster Tycoon, the follow-up to her 2024 debut Nothing Lasts Forever!, came out September 15. The […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONTCLAIR, N.J. — 90.3 WMSC-FM, the student-run radio station of Montclair State University, has been named as a finalist in seven categories of the College Broadcasters, Inc. 2026 National Student Production Awards, including Radio Station of the Year. The nominations span news, sports, and digital & special programming, reflecting the range of […]
Frost Children brought Frost Fest home to Knockdown Center in Maspeth, Queens on July 25th, and the venue never got a chance to cool off. Strobes ran through nearly the entire set, the kind of nonstop flash that had people shielding their eyes between songs, and once the lasers kicked in the room was already […]
Silverstein took the stage at the Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park on July 12th, and the mosh pit that formed over the next hour stretched the length of the venue. By the set’s peak it had swallowed more ground than the stage itself, sending waves of crowd surfers toward the barricade that never […]
On July 1st, Honey Revenge, Chase Petra, Winona Fighter, South Arcade, and Games We Play brought the Summer School Tour to Irving Plaza in New York City, and the crowd was ready before the first note hit. Main singer Devin Papadol was battling a cold, but you would have had a hard time knowing it […]
A year ago, The Backfires were pulling in triple-digit crowds on their first headline run behind This Is Not an Exit, watching rooms that used to be empty fill up town by town. This year, they played the Governors Ball on a bill with Wet Leg and Dominic Fike. The New York band, equally British […]
There is a specific kind of energy that comes with seeing a band you have never heard before (other than the hits, shoutout Destiel) and leaving a completely different person. That is what The Cab did at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey on June 26th. By the end of the night, the room was […]
On June 18th, Daisy Grenade took over The Foundry at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, and the room never stood a chance. From the first note of “A Beautiful Woman Is A Weapon, I Guess That’s Why They Call Her A Bombshell,” the energy was already at a level most shows never reach. “Are You Scared […]
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — WMSC 90.3 FM, the student radio station of Montclair State University, has been named a finalist for a 2026 National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Radio Award in the College Radio Station of the Year category. The station was first named a finalist in 2017 for Best Non-Commercial Station of the Year, followed […]
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Montclair State University Athletics has released competition schedules for the 2026 fall season, with six Red Hawks programs set to open play beginning in late August. Football, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, field hockey, and cross country will all compete for New Jersey Athletic Conference honors, with postseason tournament play running through […]
GIRLI played Baby’s All Right in Williamsburg on Thursday, June 11, taking the venue’s late slot with a set that didn’t start until 11 p.m. and ran just over an hour. The room was packed anyway. The show marked the first date of the run with a full band behind her, and it came together […]
Every time I think I’ve figured out Waterparks, they do something completely different. That’s what makes listening to a new Waterparks release so exciting. Whether it’s the neon chaos of FANDOM, the glossy experimentation of Greatest Hits, or the darker edges of INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, the band has never been interested in staying in one place […]
Audrey Hobert didn’t walk onto the stage of The Met Philadelphia on June 10th. She descended it. Draped in a oversized coat, she opened her set from the front of the iconic venue before a single note had even played. The crowd was already completely hers. She opened with “I Like to Touch People,” “Drive,” […]
Some venues get broken in quietly. Stateside Live, Philadelphia’s newest concert space, did not get that luxury. On May 29th, Mayday Parade became the first band to ever play the stage — and they made sure it counted. The Florida pop-punk veterans opened with “Blame It on the Youth” and “Jersey,” two tracks that wasted […]
On May 28th, VANA took over Arrow at Archer Music Hall in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and made it very clear from the first note that this wasn’t going to be a relaxing concert experience. The alt-metal artist brought her signature high-energy, unpredictable show to a crowd that was more than ready to match her energy … […]
Some albums take years to make. Tweaker Poem took a day. Frost Children, the sibling duo of Angel and Lulu Prost, wrote and recorded their new EP in a single sleep deprived 24 hour session in Tokyo on January 2nd, after fleeing New York City when they discovered they were being stalked. The songs appear […]
Opening a bill at Asbury Lanes is no small task, but Her Side of the Bed did it just right for the Starsighted Super Jam. Their set was packed with enough energy and charm to immediately pull the room in. Starting with a cover of “Billie Toppy” by Men I Trust and an unreleased song, […]
There’s truly nothing like the energy that comes with a Heart Attack Man show. It’s the kind where you know that as soon as the band starts, it’s gonna be loud, messy, and maybe even a little violent (pit warriors stand up). On April 2nd at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, that expectation was […]
For Hunter of Chase Petra, playing festivals like Warped Tour used to be a dream she’d have to ask a lot of questions about. Mainly: who else is on the bill, and are they friends? As it turns out, the answer to both is yes. Chase Petra joins Honey Revenge, Winona Fighter, South Arcade, and […]
The last two summers, Honey Revenge was but one of the mere names on a lineup still finding its footing. A year later, they’re headlining it. Devin Papadol, frontwoman of the pop-rock outfit, sat down with WMSC ahead of the group’s return to the Summer School Tour where they’ll be joined by Chase Petra, Winona […]
Some albums don’t just soundtrack parts of your life, they become tied to them. For so many people packed into the Brooklyn Paramount on March 4th, The Wonder Years’ No Close to Heaven is one of those albums. To celebrate the record’s 10th anniversary, the band performed the album front to back, before setting off […]
Every year, the Governor’s Ball in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York delivers one of the most eclectic lineups in music. Massive pop stars share the stages with underground innovators, viral sensations that blew up overnight, and future festival headliners. While there are so many artists worth catching over the weekend, here’s our […]
Montclair, NJ — Montclair State University will host Sunset Social, a live outdoor music event celebrating student talent, as part of Family Weekend programming, free for all students. The event is presented by WMSC Radio in collaboration with Campus Recreation, Student Communications & Red Hawk Life, and the John J. Cali School of Music’s Music […]
WMSC 90.3 FM, the student-run radio station at Montclair State University, will celebrate its 59th anniversary on Friday, April 17 with a 24-hour broadcast showcasing original programming, themed shows, live mixes and special appearances throughout the day. The anniversary broadcast event will feature themed shows, special segments, and live mixes that highlight the creativity and […]
Walking into Xfinity Mobile Arena on February 24th was energy like I’ve never felt there before. Having not known if I was even going to the show 24 hours earlier, to being upgraded to pit tickets when I got there, I knew I was in for a total experience. The glowing lightsticks and the buzzing […]
Photography and Review by Ash Schnoor There’s a certain point where a lot of shows I attend start to blur together a bit, but the Waterparks show in Columbus, Ohio, definitely was not one of them. However, the blur of gas stations, highway lines, and playlists looped definitely did (but you can read more about […]
Photography & Review by Ash Schnoor If you told me a year ago that I would’ve driven over 8 hours one way to see a silly little band I didn’t even know about a year prior to that, I would have NEVER believed you. Waterparks was the reason my friends and I were so close […]
Photography & Review by Ash Schnoor Singer-songwriter Lyn Lapid brought an emotional, captivating energy to the stage of Irving Plaza in New York City. Her incredible lyricism and alt-pop melodies had the entire crowd captivated by her presence the moment she set foot on stage. The show felt extremely personal, almost as if it was […]