Emily McCormack is a senior film and television major at Montclair State University. Often going by the nickname “Emol,” she started in the music team at WMSC in 2020, and enjoys attending and photographing concerts.  She hosts “Nine of the Times,” a part-talk-part-countdown show which features the freshest tunes in the rock/alternative scene. She is […]


Amber Bintliff is a senior majoring in Justice Studies with a Paralegal Studies concentration. She first joined the station in Fall 2023 and now is the host of In The Pit, a pop-punk music show that showcases all the latest and greatest hits within the scene. As a lover of all things music, Amber is […]


Music Submission

If you would like to submit your music for consideration for airplay, note the following: WMSC only accepts digital, FCC clean tracks sent via email and vinyl. We do not accept CDs or cassettes.

 

We ONLY chart alternative pop & rock music and Loud Rock. All other genres will not be considered. If you are looking to submit other formats to a specialty show, please connect with the DJ of that show directly. Please do not send MP3s through social media as our social media channels are not managed by our music team. For interviews and in-studio performances, please email our dynamic music duo Emol & Amber.

 

Music Director: Emily “Emol” McCormack

music@wmscradio.com

 

Music Librarian: Amber Bintlif

musiclibrary@wmscradio.com


MUSIC REVIEWS

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 […]


WMSC UNPLUGGED

New Jersey band Jack Flowers & the Petal Tones returned for an epic final performance of the Fall 2024 semester on WMSC Unplugged!






Music Submission

If you would like to submit your music for consideration for airplay, note the following: WMSC only accepts digital, FCC clean tracks sent via email and vinyl. We do not accept CDs or cassettes.

We ONLY chart alternative pop & rock music and Loud Rock. All other genres will not be considered. If you are looking to submit other formats to a specialty show, please connect with the DJ of that show directly. Please do not send MP3s through social media as our social media channels are not managed by our music team. For interviews and in-studio performances, please email our dynamic music duo Emol & Gwen.


Emily McCormack is a senior film and television major at Montclair State University. Often going by the nickname “Emol,” she started in the music team at WMSC in 2020, and enjoys attending and photographing concerts.  She hosts “Nine of the Times,” a part-talk-part-countdown show which features the freshest tunes in the rock/alternative scene. She is […]


Amber Bintliff is a senior majoring in Justice Studies with a Paralegal Studies concentration. She first joined the station in Fall 2023 and now is the host of In The Pit, a pop-punk music show that showcases all the latest and greatest hits within the scene. As a lover of all things music, Amber is […]



music review

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 […]


WMSC Unplugged

New Jersey band Jack Flowers & the Petal Tones returned for an epic final performance of the Fall 2024 semester on WMSC Unplugged!


More 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 […]


Enter to win two pairs of tickets! Band – Wallows Venue: The Wellmont Theater Date: Friday, February 14th Doors: 6:30 PM Time: 7:30 PM  Age restriction: N/A Giveaway runs until: Monday, February 10th Enter the giveaway on our Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/p/DBRRarLp-wP/?igsh=c2JwMXdkMHluNm44

Don’t miss LAWRENCE when the The Family Business Tour hits Montclair, New Jersey on March 27, 2025 at The Wellmont Theater! The eight-piece soul-pop powerhouse is bringing hits like “Whatcha Want” “Don’t Lose Sight” and “Guy I Used To Be” to The Wellmont Theater. Tickets are on sale Friday, December 6 at 10AM via Ticketmaster or The Wellmont Theater Box office — grab […]