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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 […]
Kelly Schwint After finding success on TikTok by posting covers and original songs filmed in a garage in Ireland, Florence Road’s debut mixtape, Fall Back, dropped on June 20th, 2025. The four-person band, made up of members Lily Aron (vocals), Emma Brandon (guitar), Ailbhe Barry (bass), and Hannah Kelly (drums), is quickly moving towards fame. […]
BY: Vincent Picone On a hot and humid day in Somerset, the Patriots looked to get the bats going and take down the first-place Erie Seawolves. The two teams faced each other on Tuesday, with the Patriots losing 12-5. Despite the loss, Marcus Stroman made another Rehab start, going 3.2 Innings; however, he did […]
By Mia Savidge The 2025 Governors Ball at Flushing Meadows Corona Park held in Queens, New York ran this past weekend June 6th through June 8th. Throughout the festival there were continuous musical sets, food and beverages, shopping, pop ups and so much more all weekend. Join me as I review each musical set I […]
Montclair NJ (June 10, 2025)- Happy Pride Month! 90.3 WMSC-FM is proud to be broadcasting live from Out Montclair’s Pride Festival on Saturday, June 14th, 2025. This year will mark WMSC’s third time broadcasting the event, and sharing all of the excitement from the ground to the airwaves. “Montclair Pride is such an incredible event. […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff Rising punk band Winona Fighter brought their Yes, Chef Tour to Crossroads in Garwood, New Jersey on June 5th. The Nashville-based trio is a powerful force within the scene, proving so especially after the release of their killer debut album, My Apologies To The Chef, earlier this year. With […]
By Mia Savidge The 2025 Governors Ball at Flushing Meadows Corona Park held in Queens, New York ran this past weekend June 6th through June 8th. Throughout the festival there were continuous musical sets, food and beverages, shopping, pop ups and so much more all weekend. Join me as I review each musical set I […]
By: Meghan Lipscomb The world of hockey is at its best during the Stanley Cup playoffs. Over the past six months, we have seen teams battle it out throughout the regular season to prove why they could be the next Stanley Cup winners. Some teams were at the top of their games, and others couldn’t […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff Everything was still ‘Copacetic’ inside the walls of Warsaw as Knuckle Puck brought the 10th anniversary celebration to Brooklyn, New York on May 16th. Copacetic, the debut album from the Chicago pop-punk icons, has been one of the genre’s most influential albums since its release in 2015. It’s a […]
By: Luke Cirianni The first place Kansas City Current took a trip to Harrison, NJ to face Gotham FC, and came away with a 2-1 victory. The first half started the best possible way for the Current, as they took a 2-0 lead in 11 minutes. Michelle Cooper started it off in the 3’, and […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff Post-hardcore icons Chiodos celebrated 20 years of their debut album All’s Well That Ends Well with a sold-out show at Webster Hall on April 28th. The show featured support from The Callous Daoboys, Emmure, and Hawthorne Heights. It was the band’s first tour in nearly 11 years after they […]
By Joely DeMonte Every element of The Little Mermaid at Paper Mill Playhouse is absolute perfection! Closing its 24-25 season with an absolute splash, delivering a production that is nothing short of magical. From the moment you step into the theater, you’re swept under the sea, literally. The space is transformed into a […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff South Arcade brought a fantastic show to New York City’s Gramercy Theater on April 27th in support of Magnolia Park alongside Savage Hands and Hot Milk. Emerging from the United Kingdom and consisting of Harmony Cavelle (vocals), Harry Winks (guitar), Ollie Green (bass), and Cody Jones (drums), the up-and-coming […]
By: Vincent Picone On a beautiful and loud May 27th night in Somerset, the Yankees’ AA team, the Somerset Patriots, hosted the Guardians’ AA team, the Akron RubberDucks, in the opener of a 6-game set. Somerset, before this game, was coming off a series against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, where they took 5 out […]
By: Luke Cirianni The New York Red Bulls II returned home to MSU Soccer Park to take on the Eastern Conference Rivals New England Revolution II, and they would dominate with a 4-1 victory. This win meant even more because of the standings prior to the match, which were highlighted by a four-way tie for […]
Music Director Amber Bintliff and Music Librarian Deepak Sathish sat down with Eric Egan of Heart Attack Man to discuss their brand new record Joyride The Pale Horse, upcoming North American Tour, and more! 90.3 WMSC FM · Interview with Heart Attack Man | 90.3 WMSC-FM
MONTCLAIR, NJ (May 15, 2025) – 90.3 WMSC-FM announces its live broadcast coverage of Montclair’s first-ever Porchfest, scheduled for Saturday, May 17th, 2025. This community music festival will showcase local musical talent performing throughout the town on residential porches, driveways, and yards. “I’m so excited to see so many Jersey local bands perform! It’s not […]
On Monday, May 12th, 2025, hundreds gathered on the concourse of Yogi Berra Stadium to celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary New York Yankees Catcher, Yogi Berra. Members of the Berra family, close friends, such as Willie Randolph, and die-hard Yankees fans showed up for the occasion. Not only was Berra one of the […]
Photography & Review by Alyssa Arroyo Who would I be if I didn’t attend an L.S. Dunes concert? On April 19th, 2025, Dunes came back to their East Coast roots and performed at Warsaw in Brooklyn, New York. With their supporting bands Nights Sins and From Indian Lakes featured on this tour, this show was […]
Photography & Review by Alyssa Arroyo We are. So back. On April 16th, 2025, early 2000’s rock band, The Used, returned to the East Coast at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey with a production larger than ever. In celebration of their 25th year anniversary, the band announced that they would be hitting the road […]
Photography and Review by Emily McCormack – I would cite high school as the time in my life when I discovered a handful of bands that would become part of my identity for the foreseeable future. The brothers of Palaye Royale would be at the top of this list. Listening to “Mr. Doctor Man” for […]
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, […]
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
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 […]
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