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Review by: Genevieve Cai On March 4th, Philly pop-punk band The Wonder Years played a sold out show at the Brooklyn Paramount. The band is currently on their spring tour celebrating a decade of their album, No Closer To Heaven, where each night features a full performance of the record as well as an additional […]
By Marek Alban Before I begin, I feel both the contextual need and the personal urge to include a preamble. I love Nine Inch Nails. Ever since junior year of high school, I have counted Trent Reznor’s primary musical project among my favorite bands of all time, in addition to considering the first four NIN […]
Review By Deepak Sathish After a long three years since his last album, DE’WAYNE has returned with his boldest body of work yet. The Los Angeles-via-Houston singer-songwriter is no stranger to blending genres, experimenting with mixing rock with elements of hip-hop and alternative on his debut record STAINS, before leaning into a more driving pop […]
February 23, 2026 | Wellmont Theater, Montclair, NJ By: DJ Bellamix Nothing More wasted no time making a statement when they kicked off the second leg of their Carnal Nature Tour at the Wellmont Theater in Montclair, New Jersey on February 19. The San Antonio rock band turned the historic venue into a sweat-soaked, […]
Written by: Genevieve Fara Photos: @clubgroovenyc @villagepresents On a packed night in Manhattan, Groove lived up to its name. The intimate venue was wall to wall as Dune Blue opened for The Ocho Band, setting the stage for a night of energy, authenticity, and pure love for live music. On the train into the city, […]
College students are learning everyday, more and more about the divisive political landscape. And social media isn’t a very good teacher. By Rash Vinakota Sofia Bellagatti, a Montclair State University student and president of the campus chapter of Turning Point USA, felt her mental health strain after a classmate sent her a cruel comment on […]
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!