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Written and Photography by Rash Vinakota So, here we are. My first concert. I think it’s really funny how I managed to get myself into the craziest, most insane pop punk show for my first concert but here we are. State Champs was incredible. From the vibes of the crowd, to the band’s performance, the […]
In the middle of New York City Comic Con 2025, Allen Macaraeg had the chance to sit down with Skye Sweetnam of Sumo Cyco to chat about their latest album NEON VOID, her love for Tank Girl, and more! Photo by Sophie Harris, courtesy of Meg Lane, The Syndicate
Written by Allen Macaraeg New York, NY– With all eyes turned to Avengers: Doomsday, it was no secret that fans would be tuning into New York Comic Con for some answers. On Friday, October 10, Simu Liu and Meng’er Zhang took their family reunion to the stage for “Shang Chi Legend of the Hidden Panel”, […]
Written by Allen Macaraeg New York, NY– October is Filipino American History Month and the celebrations were loud and proud at New York Comic Con 2025 thanks to Mark “Marvel” Teodosio, creator of “The Realest Bayani”. Teodosio is a Filipino comic book creator based in New York City, who started his creative career as a […]
Review by Genevieve Cai On September 8th, Finn Wolfhard brought the Objection! Tour to Brooklyn at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in celebration of his debut solo album, Happy Birthday, which came out June 6th. The Stranger Things actor is not new to the indie rock world though, having previously fronted the Canadian rock band […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff If you’ve ever caught The Wonder Years at one of their live shows, you’ll know the Philadelphia pop-punk titans are synonymous with high-energy performances that give space for record-breaking numbers of crowdsurfers and rowdy mosh pits. However, the iconic six-piece band gave one of the most magically compelling stripped-back […]
By Ben Capp | WMSC News WAYNE, N.J. — What started as a fun idea has now turned into a full-blown viral sensation at the Willowbrook Mall. This Easter season, shoppers aren’t just lining up for traditional bunny photos—they’re visiting one of TikTok’s most beloved mascots: the Willowbrook Bunny. Behind the floppy ears and signature […]
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 songs that have helped their mental health and gotten them through a tough time. “Claws in Your Back” by Julien Baker Review by Kelly Schwint Julien Baker’s lyrics always feel […]
Music Director Amber Bintliff sat down with Han Mee and Jim Shaw of Hot Milk to talk about their upcoming second album, Corporation P.O.P., U.S. Spring Tour, and more!
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff New Jersey emo’s not dead! Armor For Sleep returned home to Montclair’s own Wellmont Theater on April 5th to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their sophomore album, What To Do When You Are Dead. The night began with sets from hellogoodbye and Boys Night Out. Hellogoodbye is such […]
By Joely DeMonte The world premiere of Take the Lead at Paper Mill Playhouse brings ballroom back to the stage, fusing it with hip hop beats and a message of togetherness. Based on the 2006 film of the same name and the real life story of Pierre Dulaine, this musical combines electrifying choreography, a strong […]
Review and Photo by Emily “Emol” McCormack – I first discovered 3 Dollars at their performance at Kudo Society in 2023 – WMSC had the pleasure of hosting them for an episode of our live music performance show WMSC Unplugged, and I had the incredible displeasure of being out of town on that date. Disappointed, […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff The Plot In You performed for the final show of their recent North American tour alongside Holding Absence, Boundaries, and Acres at Webster Hall on March 16th. The Ohio four-piece formed in 2010 and has been making waves in the metalcore scene ever since. The Plot In You […]
Welcome to Vinylthon 2025!! Vinylthon is the College Radio Foundation’s challenge to every registered college radio station to go 48-hours playing just vinyl. This year, the vinyl marathon is April 12 and 13 but WMSC is celebrating on the 11th and 12th to honor Passover. At WMSC, vinylthon is a time […]
Review and photography by Emily McCormack If I was tasked with making an “emo essentials” playlist, there is no doubt that several songs by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus would be among the first additions. Listening to this band… honestly since I’ve understood music as “a thing”… I was delighted to see they were performing at […]
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Emma V., the mind behind the online gothic page @electronicbodymemes, joined Airwave Industrial Rave by Aidan Ivers to discuss their insight, passion and deep connection to the genre and its culture!
Photographs and Review by Amber Bintliff Movements made their way to Brooklyn Paramount on their Spring 2025 Tour on March 14th, bringing along Citizen, Scowl, and Downward for the ride. The post-hardcore act formed 10 years ago in Orange County, California and have been on a continuous rise in the scene ever since they stepped […]
Electronic duo MISSIO never fails to impress. Review and Photo by Emily “Emol” McCormack – MISSIO announced their I Am Cinco North American Tour in late November, supporting their fifth studio album “I Am Cinco” in May 2024. MISSIO were one of those bands that got me through the rough parts of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Written by Meghan Lipscomb The moment had finally arrived for both the Montclair State Men’s and Women’s basketball teams: The New Jersey Athletic Conference Championship. On Friday, February 28th, the Montclair State men’s basketball team faced the second seed team, the Ramapo College Roadrunners, at the Panzer Athletic Center. The first half of the game […]
Written by Kelly Schwint In her newest song “confession,” girl in red returns to the raw authenticity that she began her career with—but it’s far from a backslide. On February 20th, the Norwegian musician, personally known as Marie Ulven, teased a demo on Instagram and TikTok, of what we would soon learn is “confession.” Eight […]
WMSC held its first ever Battle of the Bands event at Crossroads in Garwood, NJ on February 27, 2025–and it was a complete success! The night featured some epic performances from Montclair State’s own Groove Pool Collective, Eyelid, The Baha Boys, The New You, and Goldie, with the crowd crowing Goldie as our first ever […]
Did you know ‘Wicked’ is a banned book? The book everyone’s favorite musical in 2025 is based upon. It is originally ‘Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West’ and is a novel written by Gregory Maguire. No? Neither did we. A Montclair team of public relations majors is spreading awareness about […]
WMSC’s 1st Battle of The Bands winners, Goldie, returned to our studio for an epic performance on WMSC Unplugged!
NEW YORK, NY – March 10, 2025 – WMSC Radio achieved significant recognition at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems (IBS) Awards ceremony in New York City this past weekend, earning four first place national awards and finalist distinctions in 12 additional categories for a total of 16 awards. The station’s strong performance was highlighted by wins […]
New Jersey’s chemical-x stopped by our studio to deliver an epic performance celebrating the release of their first full length record DAZE OF HATE on WMSC Unplugged!
Jersey Shore pop-punk band Wave Break visited our studio for an episode of WMSC Unplugged!
Join WMSC on February 27th, 2025 for our first-ever Battle of the Bands at Crossroads in Garwood, NJ! This event is open to the public and features performances from Eyelid, Groove Pool Baha Boys, Goldie and The New You! Admission is $10 per person at the door and doors will open at 6:30pm, with performances […]
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 songs that they fell in love with on the first listen! “Staying” — Lizzy McAlpine Review by River Colosa On the morning of December 4, 2024, I opened my phone to […]
New Jersey neon pop punk artist lolitslea visited the station for the first performance of the Spring 2025 semester on WMSC Unplugged!