Music
Review and photos by Amber Bintliff Published on December 20, 2024 — State Champs returned to New York for a sold-out hometown show on December 7, 2024 with Daisy Grenade, Meet Me @ The Altar, and Knuckle Puck. It’s no secret that the band is one of the biggest pioneers of modern pop-punk, with their […]
New Jersey band Jack Flowers & the Petal Tones returned for an epic final performance of the Fall 2024 semester on WMSC Unplugged!
New Jersey band Buffout performed original songs and an epic cover for an episode of WMSC Unplugged!
Review by By Maria Taveras-Garcia – Singer/songwriter Meaningful Stone (real name Kim Jimin) combines the elements of shoegaze, dream pop, indie pop, folk, and indie rock to release an undeniably beautiful and ethereal-sounding album. Sung entirely in Korean, she constantly switches primarily between folk and shoegaze throughout the album to achieve a dreamlike feel to […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff Published on December 6, 2024 Real Friends have had such an explosive year in 2024, especially with the release of their latest album Blue Hour. Consisting of Cody Muraro (Lead Vocals), Kyle Fasel (Bass), Eric Haines (Rhythm Guitar), David Knox (Lead Guitar) and Brian Blake (Drums), the band has […]
Interview by Amber Bintliff Courtesy of Jamie Rice
New Jersey’s own YOUNG AND DOOMED visited our studios for an episode of WMSC Unplugged to perform some hardcore original songs, and some epic covers!
New Jersey’s own Feelsgood visited WMSC for a session of WMSC Unplugged! Listen in for an episode of fun covers and epic originals with your host, Amber Bintliff!
Review by Tyler Apple – Multi Grammy winning artist Jack White released a new song coming off the heels of his summer 2024 rock record No Name, an album that wastes no time and brings raw in-your-face rock riffs and catchy melodies. He picked the track “That’s How I’m Feeling” as a lead single to […]
Malachi Nassér performed for an episode of WMSC’s Info Desk Concert Series!
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff Catch Your Breath performed alongside Kingdom of Giants and Alpha Wolf opening for Dayseeker on their Dark Sun Protocol Tour on October 13, 2024 at Brooklyn Steel. Kingdom of Giants began the night and I’ve been obsessed with them ever since. They were incredibly fun to see live and […]
Music team contributor Jenna Marcy interviews NYC indie rock band State Street!
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 […]