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WMSC kicked off World College Radio Day 2024 with three hours of live music! WMSC MEGA Unplugged featured six epic performances by Northvale, Nick Najarian, Sierra Peaks, Saint Valentine, Echo Plum, Being Malleable! Listen below for performances by the local bands, and scroll for behind the scenes images by our WMSC Unplugged team! Northvale […]
WMSC celebrates Homecoming with WMSC Unplugged SPECTACULAR! WMSC celebrated Montclair State University’s Homecoming with a spectacular special of live performance WMSC Unplugged! Listen below for performances by local bands See Plus, The New You, Eyelid and Test Pattern in collaboration with Montclair’s Audio Production Club! See Plus The New You EYELID Test […]
New Jersey’s own Bike Routes performed for an episode of WMSC Unplugged!
Written by Shannon Daly Published on November 12, 2024 NEW YORK CITY, NY– Describing Sammy Rae and The Friends as a “fusion” band is the perfect way to define Brooklyn-bred Sammy Rae and the Friends. When I saw Sammy Rae & The Friends for the third time on November 8, I realized that Sammy Rae […]
Written by Emily Rabeno Published on November 10, 2024 “Champagne / That’s Life” by Declan McKenna was released as part of McKenna’s discography in 2023, and showcases his talent for pairing infectious indie-pop melodies with lyrics that cut deep into societal issues and personal struggles. Known for tackling political themes with a sardonic edge, McKenna’s […]
Written by Alyssa Arroyo Published on November 10, 2024 Deathcore band, Fit for an Autopsy is currently on their US tour, “The Nothing That Is”, with supporting bands, Bodysnacher, Distant, Sylosis, and Judiciary. On Saturday, October 19, 2024, the New Jersey band made their way to Irving Plaza and put on the show of a […]
Written by Jake Pino Published on November 9, 2024 Grammy-nominated artist Halsey has just released her fifth studio album, “The Greatest Impersonator.” It has 18 tracks, each reflecting the New Jersey-born artist’s personality inspired by different pop icons from the 1970s to the present. Recorded between 2022 and 2024, The Greatest Impersonator reflects her challenges […]
Electronic dance pop artist Chloe Jane speaks with WMSC Station Manager Jared Tauber about latest music, life and more! Interview:
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 spooky releases in our third annual Halloween Picks! “fantasyworld” – Quadeca Review by Andy Cook Pretend you are a ghost… Where would you go? “fantasyworld” by Quadeca answers that question, evoking […]
Photos & Review by Lara Ziccardi COIN is an American pop-rock band formed in 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. The band consists of lead vocalist Chase Lawrence, guitarist Joe Memmel, and drummer Ryan Winnen. Known for their catchy melodies and vibrant sound, COIN blends indie pop with upbeat rock influences. Their breakthrough came with hits […]
On Tuesday and Wednesday, October 15th and 16th, three of our WMSC members attended the Rex Orange County FINALLY Tour at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan, New York. Here, two attendees share their experiences, highlights, opinions, and more! October 15th, 2024: Anyone who knows me knows that Alex (Rex) is my favorite artist. I […]
WMSC music reporter Lee Ramrattan interviews Ringpop!, a four-piece pop-punk band based on Boston, Massachusetts. To read more work by the music team, click here
On Tuesday and Wednesday, October 15th and 16th, three of our WMSC members attended the Rex Orange County FINALLY Tour at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan, New York. Here, two attendees share their experiences, highlights, opinions, and more! October 15th, 2024: Anyone who knows me knows that Alex (Rex) is my favorite artist. I was […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Review by Ash Schnoor – Imagine this: you buy 60-dollar nosebleed tickets five months before a concert. Two months before one of the headliners releases her album that changes the trajectory of pop culture. This was my setup for the “SWEAT” tour – headlined by none other than THE Charli XCX and Troye Sivan. […]
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” […]
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!