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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 […]
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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 […]
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Written by Rash Vinakota September 9, 2024 MONTCLAIR, NJ – In celebration of Hispanic Serving Institutions Week, Comcast Xfinity partnered with Montclair’s Office of Hispanic Initiatives to bring a pop-up exhibit for students on Monday, September 9. Xfinity is an American telecommunications business segment and is a division of the Comcast Corporation. As a part […]
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 releases of the Summer while celebrating the start of the Fall 2024 semester! “For Cryin’ Out Loud!” — FINNEAS Review by Jared Tauber FINNEAS is back with his first single […]
Review by Shannon Daly – In October 2023, The Gaslight Anthem came out of the ashes and sparked a rock revival with their sixth studio album, History Books, after almost a decade and a three year hiatus. The “History Books” Tour’s North American summer leg includes the SummerStage in Central Park, The Fillmore in Philadelphia, […]
Review by Amber Bintliff – With their most diverse and hard-hitting project yet, certified cuties of the music industry Stand Atlantic are back with their fourth studio album WAS HERE. Following up 2022’s f.e.a.r. seemed like a daunting task to take on, but this new record has single-handedly proved that STAT (their most frequently used […]
Written by Tanner Price Published on August 15, 2024 To say Team USA had a great two weeks in Paris is an understatement. The stars and stripes showed unbelievable amounts of athleticism in all different sports, as the country prepares to host the games in 2024. We saw some household names and some new rising […]
Written by Luke Cirianni Published on August 15, 2024 In the final stretch of the 2024 Eastern League minor league baseball season, a pivotal series is finally here. The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, the Mets AA affiliate are in Bridgewater, NJ, taking on the Somerset Patriots, for the Double-A Subway Series. The Rumble Ponies find themselves […]