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PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation – By King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Album Review by Chris Alberico   Earlier this year, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard released their 24th studio album on June 16th, 2023. Listening to their discography could be a full […]

Review By Aidan Smith There are so many wonderful things to say about Jeff Rosenstock. We could begin by talking about the prolific body of work and wild creative energy he has, or we could begin by talking about his “day job,” composing the critically acclaimed soundtrack for Cartoon Network’s “Craig of The Creek.” However, what I think […]

Review By Amber Bintliff Since their first appearance with debut single “Awful Ever After” hit the scene in 2019, British alternative-rock group Hot Milk have proven themselves time and time again to be a force to be reckoned with. Consisting of fronting duo Han Mee and Jim Shaw, as well as bassist Tom Paton and drummer Harry Deller, […]

Review By Nino DeNino Featured image by Smo Ostrowski One of my greatest and favorite memories growing up is waking up early on chill summer mornings and getting ready for band camp. I remember starting my day and grabbing my iPod to play what is now my favorite album ever. Chance the Rapper’s Acid Rap is […]

Jack Flowers & the Petal Tones performed on Spring 2023’s final episode of WMSC Unplugged, our live performance show showcasing epic artists from NJ and beyond!

State Street performed on WMSC Unplugged, our live performance show showcasing epic artists from NJ and beyond!     

E.N.F.P. performed on WMSC Unplugged, our live performance show showcasing epic artists from NJ and beyond!

Anthony Soto and Nick Najarian performed on a special episode of WMSC Unplugged, which was live from Montclair State University’s own George Segal Gallery!  

Hot Dress performed on WMSC Unplugged, our live performance show showcasing epic artists from NJ and beyond!  

I had the pleasure of meeting Yungblud on July 14, the week of his 2018 debut album release – five years later, I had the opportunity to photograph his concert. Photos and Review by Emily McCormack The Rooftop at Pier 17, New York City– Yungblud’s album 21st Century Liability released just a week before Warped […]

Photos and review by Lara Ziccardi All Time Low is a four-piece alternative pop punk band from Townson, Maryland. Best known for their hits “Dear Maria Count Me In” and “Monsters (feat. blackbear),” these guys have been around since 2003. All Time Low wasn’t in the very first chapter of my emo phase, but they […]

Review By Aidan Smith Since 2019, Florida based emo band Home Is Where have been releasing anxiety riddled tracks that echo influences from across the board; loosely reminiscent of emo staples such as Cap’n Jazz or Algernon Cadwallader while also taking influence from post-hardcore outfits, lead singer Brandon MacDonald teaters the line between panic attack and fit of […]

   

I’ve been to a bunch of concerts, yet I still have an intense bucket list of artists that I love and have changed my life in some way or another. I believe Delcan McKenna’s album Zeros came out in 2020 for the purpose of saving alternative music-lovers like myself during the most isolating year the […]

My first time at The Rooftop at Pier 17, I was so excited to finally see not just one, not just two- but three iconic alternative artists that have been on my concert bucket list for a long time coming. (Continue reading for my experience – and more photography at the end!) Review and photos […]

Terry Dickerson interviews Sammy Rae & The Friends! WMSC’s Terry Dickerson sits down with Sammy Rae of Sammy Rae & The Friends to talk about their journey as a Queer Woman, growing up in religious spaces, and how she’s learned to embrace her identity!  

 

 

Welcome back to another Music Picks, a collaborative collection of WMSC’s music recommendations and reviews. This installment’s theme is favorites of the spring semester! Read below to see what our music team members have been listening to this season! “Lovegod” — Sarah Kinsley Review by Gwen Streitman Sarah Kinsley is known for her “out of […]

Yes, you’re reading this correctly. Big Time Rush members Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson and James Maslow spoke to WMSC Station Manager Jared Tauber and Associate Program Director JT Bethea to talk all things BTR!

 

Shannon Daly interviews Yam Haus! On April 29, the Minneapolis-based three piece visited the lower east side to perform at the famous Mercury Lounge, host of various upincoming independent artists. Yam Haus, famous for hits such as Pop Game and The Thrill is back with a new, rock-influenced sound that opens their audience two-fold.  The […]

Listen along here: In the 2010’s, there were various genres with different aesthetics. Many songs produced then were a mash-up of pop, hip-hop, and EDM. Hip-hop was going through a revival when new streaming platforms were released, allowing creators to release their music and let others stream it. EDM was also making a comeback. Additionally, [...]

 

Listen along here: The kids were most certainly not alright in the 2000’s. The 9/11 terrorist attacks shattered the consumer world's sense of security and prosperity. The resentful malaise brewing throughout the 90’s exploded into more radical forms of expression, ranging from the aggressively theatrical, childishly silly, rabidly energetic, or just shamelessly hedonistic.  The rapid [...]

WMSConcert April Rewind In the months of March and April, representatives from 90.3 WMSC attended various concerts in collaboration with our giveaways. These included: Colony House, March 7, Irving Plaza Macseal w/ Charmer and Oogbert the Nerd, March 19, Elsewhere Zone One Ber, March 22, Mercury Lounge Microwave, March 23, Racket NYC Mustard Service, April […]

New York City based band Golder performed on WMSC Unplugged!

Listen along here: The 90’s were a time of varying aesthetic sensibilities. From the Spice Girls to Nirvana to Biggie, a singular, definitive taste and look of this decade is difficult to pin down.  Dominating trends veered toward minimalist and relaxed fashions, contrasting with the flashy, structured style of the 80’s. Additionally, there was a [...]

 

Terry Dickerson interviews Minnesota artist Ber! 90.3 WMSC FM · Interview with Ber