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Review by Aidan Smith – On Prude, Albany, NY-based punk band Drug Church effortlessly delivers a concise, well-rounded record that harbors the spirit of their previous work while cleaning up some of the rougher edges. In many ways, Drug Church’s music provides its listeners with a well-warranted reality check. Up until this point, much of […]
Written by Rash Vinakota Published on October 20, 2024 MONTCLAIR, NJ– Lupe Fund Incorporated hosted a conference at Montclair State University on October 17, 2024. The conference was titled ‘Power of Latinas: Strengthening Our Legacy,’ and covered panels and speeches by female Latina business owners and educators. The event took place in the conference center […]
Written by Allen Macaraeg Published on October 20, 2024 NEW YORK CITY, NY— IYANU is an upcoming animated series from Lion Forge Entertainment, adapted from the graphic novel series “Iyanu: Child of Wonder” by Roye Okupe. Lion Forge is most widely known for their executive production of the academy award winning short “Hair Love” which […]
Written by Allen Macaraeg Published on October 20, 2024 NEW YORK CITY, NY— Prime Video showcased a new series titled CROSS on Friday, October 18. Ben Watkins, showrunner of the highly-anticipated series, revealed its release date as Thursday, November 14 2024. The show is an adaptation of the best-selling book series Alex Cross by James […]
Written by Allen Macaraeg and Santi Calle Cifuentes Published on October 20, 2024 NEW YORK CITY, NY— Comic Con Day 2 featured a collaboration between Crunchyroll and Kodansha USA with headliner Hiro Mashima, most popular for creating the series FAIRY TALE. Mashima also created Rave Master, EDENS ZERO and FAIRY TALE: 100 YEARS QUEST. Throughout […]
They demanded the biggest wall of death New Jersey has seen – and they delivered. Review by Lara Ziccardi Published on October 18, 2024 Knocked Loose is currently on their Fall 2024 tour with special guests The Garden, Drain, and Militarie Gun. Tour kicked off October 4th in Columbus, OH and is expected to run […]
Written by Andy Cook Published on October 18, 2024 “The Alexander Technique” is a method of improving movement and posture by increasing awareness of how one moves their body. Through guidance, one changes negative habits by recognizing them as they occur. It has been proven to lower stress and pain, enhance well-being, and arguably most […]
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Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff Canadian pop-rock legends Marianas Trench brought their Force of Nature Tour to Irving Plaza for a sold out show on September 27, 2024. The night […]
By Amber Bintliff
I would see this lineup a thousand times over again if I could! Review and Photo by Emily “Emol” McCormack – I listen to a lot of music (like… a lot). A question that is often asked of music enthusiasts is “what is your favorite song?” What a daunting question that is! Luckily, I […]
Review by Tyler Apple – The Radiohead side project continues to push the envelope for experimentation, as well as being a surprisingly fun listen. English art/experimental rock band The Smile just released their third studio album on Friday, October 4th, 2024 through XL recordings. Cutouts is their second album of 2024, as Wall of Eyes […]
An improbable run to the playoffs, filled with all the excitement (and heartache) one could ever ask for. Written by Michael Quinn Published on October 13, 2024 It’s April 4th, and the Citi Field stands are nearly empty for the night cap of a double-header against the Detroit Tigers. The fans who still occupy the […]
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Written by Joely DeMonte Published on October 10, 2024 Paper Mill Playhouse, the Tony Award-recognized regional theater, began their 86th season in Millburn, NJ, on October 6th with the opening night of Jersey Boys and WMSC was in attendance. Jersey Boys kicked off their 24-25 season, now through November 3rd, with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas […]
Welcome to WMSC Music Picks, a collaborative collection of WMSC’s music recommendations and reviews. In this installment, members of our station write about their favorite tracks in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2024! ”Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” – Karol G Review by Johan Vasquez With her second single of the year, Colombian superstar Karol […]
Review & Photography by Amber Bintliff Los Angeles pop-punk band Point North brought their Fall tour to Asbury Park’s House of Independents with support from Rivals, Nevertel, and Elijah. Each opener of the night got the crowd even more excited to see Point North as the sets went on. Rivals delivered an incredible performance that […]
Welcome to WMSC Music Picks, a collaborative collection of WMSC’s music recommendations and reviews. In this installment, WMSC members celebrate World College Radio Day 2024 and create their own “Soundtrack to Democracy!” “Land of Confusion” – Genesis Review by Mollie O’Donnell One of my favorite songs about this particular topic is Genesis’ “Land of Confusion” […]
Written by Nicholas Suppa Published on October 3, 2024 Over in The Bronx, the New York Yankees have had quite a week. They not only officially clinched the American League East division, but also climbed to the top of Mount Everest as the number one team in the AL. This is the first time since […]
One of the good things with the end of 2024 already coming by is that another world college radio day is about to be upon WMSC. This year to celebrate, WMSC is hosting a 32-hour WCRD marathon including special shows by DJs, mega-unplugged, an info-desk concert, and a special edition of The Morning Buzz. Tune […]
Written by Allen Macaraeg Published on October 1, 2024 (Montclair, NJ) The Montclair State University community celebrated its annual Homecoming on Saturday, September 28. The Red Hawk community did not let the gloomy forecast stop them from having a jam-packed day. Starting with WMSC’s Live Music Showcase Spectacular, there were many exciting student performances including […]
Review By Evan Reedell – Less than two weeks after the release of their chart-topping comeback single “The Emptiness Machine” (Released September 5 2024), Linkin Park has dropped another single off their new album. The new single, “Heavy Is The Crown” is what some have said sounds like “Faint,” off of the album Meteora (2003), […]
New Jersey’s own 3 Dollars performed for an episode of WMSC Unplugged!
Article By: Julianna Leigh Photography By: Shannon Daly Asbury Lanes 9/26: As a concert addict, I’ve seen my fair share of low-energy, low-effort performances- the Beaches was certainly not one of them. This was my first time seeing The Beaches, and it was so incredibly refreshing to see an entire band on stage who just […]
NYC/UK band The Backfires visited the WMSC Studios for an episode of WMSC Unplugged!
Photos & Review by Alyssa Arroyo On Sunday, September 15th New Jersey indie band, See Plus brought their ‘Your Portrait’ tour over to The Meatlocker in Montclair New Jersey. Mixed rock band Ordinary People and indie artist Aidan Jack Finnecy opened for See Plus on this stop with their electrifying tracks and performances. After listening […]
Review by Leandro Vizozo Carranza – Over the summer, rock band The Killers began their Rebel Diamonds Tour, finding themselves in Forest Hills Stadium on September 14th, 2024. The tour followed the release of the greatest hits compilation Rebel Diamonds; It also celebrated the 20th anniversary of the band’s debut album, Hot Fuss, which gave […]
Photos and Review by Amber Bintliff Published on September 14, 2024 Australian metalcore band Polaris brought their 2024 North American tour to New Jersey’s Starland Ballroom on September 13th. This tour lineup was insanely stacked with support from Nerv, Thousand Below, and blessthefall. This was my very first time seeing Polaris, and it exceeded my […]
Photos and Review by Genevieve Cai Published on September 13, 2024 Last week, Atlanta indie rock five-piece Manchester Orchestra kicked off their U.S. tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of “COPE,” their fourth studio album. Joined on tour by Militarie Gun, Thrice, Lunar Vacation and The Stuffing (varying by city), the band invited its audiences into […]
Nine times out of ten, I’m dancing – and that’s exactly what I did. Photos & Review by Lara Ziccardi Wallows is an indie rock band known for their infectious blend of alternative, pop, and nostalgic sounds. Formed in Los Angeles, the trio crafts catchy melodies and introspective lyrics that resonate with youthful exuberance and […]