Music Submission
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 […]
Gwen Streitman is a senior majoring in Theatre Studies. She first joined the station in Fall 2022 as a part of the promotions and music teams. Since then, she has become involved in WMSC’s Morning Show, The Morning Buzz, as a segment host with her segment on WMSC concert giveaways and updates in the local […]
MUSIC REVIEWS
Review by Heidy Carranza Alvarado – Grammy winner for Best Traditional Pop, Vocal Album, Laufey has recently released her new single, alongside a music video “Goddess” starring William Gao. This song is an extension from her upcoming deluxe album Bewitched: The Goddess edition which releases on April 26, 2024, including three new songs. Laufey is […]
WMSC UNPLUGGED
New York band E.N.F.P performed some covers and original songs for WMSC’s Info Desk Concert in Montclair State University’s Student Center to celebrate WMSC’s 57th Anniversary!
Music Submission
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 […]
Gwen Streitman is a senior majoring in Theatre Studies. She first joined the station in Fall 2022 as a part of the promotions and music teams. Since then, she has become involved in WMSC’s Morning Show, The Morning Buzz, as a segment host with her segment on WMSC concert giveaways and updates in the local […]
music review
Review by Heidy Carranza Alvarado – Grammy winner for Best Traditional Pop, Vocal Album, Laufey has recently released her new single, alongside a music video “Goddess” starring William Gao. This song is an extension from her upcoming deluxe album Bewitched: The Goddess edition which releases on April 26, 2024, including three new songs. Laufey is […]
WMSC Unplugged
New York band E.N.F.P performed some covers and original songs for WMSC’s Info Desk Concert in Montclair State University’s Student Center to celebrate WMSC’s 57th Anniversary!
Music Librarian Amber Bintliff interviews Arrows in Action for Tunes on Tuesday!
New York band E.N.F.P performed some covers and original songs for WMSC’s Info Desk Concert in Montclair State University’s Student Center to celebrate WMSC’s 57th Anniversary!
New Jersey’s own THE SPINS performed original and unreleased songs on an episode of WMSC Unplugged!
Review by Heidy Carranza Alvarado – Grammy winner for Best Traditional Pop, Vocal Album, Laufey has recently released her new single, alongside a music video “Goddess” starring William Gao. This song is an extension from her upcoming deluxe album Bewitched: The Goddess edition which releases on April 26, 2024, including three new songs. Laufey is […]
Review and Photos by Manda Martinez – Following his UK & Europe leg, singer Matt Maltese returned to New York for his Touring Just To Tour tour on March 22, 2024. The title of the tour is a reference to his album released in April of 2023 of a similar name, Driving Just To Drive. […]
Article by Katherine Garcia – It’s known that all good artists take inspiration from other artists, and lately we have been seeing a very unusual pairing. Growing up, I have seen Spanish music grow and change and being able to see that and listen to other genres like alternative music on my own as well […]
Review by Josh Maxi – Almost three months later and if I’m being honest, Mk.gee (pronounced McGee) still has me in a chokehold with his project Two Star & The Dream Police. A very fitting title as well actually because that’s exactly what it sounds like, a dreamlike flashback to the 80s. All the tracks […]
Review by Josh Maxi – Everyone loves a good reunion in the world of music, and Mount Kimbie gave us exactly that on their latest album, The Sunset Violent. Released on April 5, 2024, the band from London, formerly a duo consisting of college friends Kai Campos and Dom Maker, expanded their roster with new […]
Review by Katherine Garcia – Just scrolling through Spotify’s new rock releases, I came across “MIDAS” by Wunderhouse. This is their first single since their debut album back in 2022 so this was a very long wait for fans. On first listen, it struck me as super similar to Julian Casabalanca’s voice and execution which […]
Review by Katherine Garcia – As a Hispanic woman myself, I love to see women shine in places they may not have before. I was at work when I was shuffling through my Spotify and “S!CK” by The Warning came on and from there I dug down the rabbit hole. The Warning is a rock […]
Welcome to WMSC Music Picks, a collaborative collection of WMSC’s music recommendations and reviews. In this installment, we celebrate WMSC’s 57th Anniversary by exploring favorite alternative tracks from the 1960’s to the present! 1960s – “I’ll Be Your Mirror” – The Velvet Underground (1967) Review by Manda Martinez A sweet love song by The […]
Music Librarian Gwen Streitman talks with Brett Altman to discuss his latest single “Eye Mask,” his current residency at Pianos, and more!
Montclair State University’s own Goldie performed for an episode of WMSC Unplugged!
This is ten tracks of all killer, no filler. Review by Aidan Smith – I was eleven years old when I first heard about Vampire Weekend, it was on a weekend – I remember well because I was up far too late snacking on microwaveable popcorn watching a live taping of Saturday Night Live. Some [...]
Review by Aidan Smith – I could write a dissertation on how much the Albany-based emo rock band Prince Daddy & The Hyena has fundamentally changed my life. Having seen them twenty-something times over the last few years, creating life-long memories, and meeting some of my closest friends at their shows, I’ve come to understand [...]
Enter to win the pair of tickets to see Sweet Pill at Music Hall of Williamsburg on 5/9/24! Show 7:00 PM | Age Restriction: All Ages Winners are selected at random, and can only win once every 30 days. Only tickets provided, no transportation or accommodations. Check the venue’s COVID-19 policies before entering. Giveaway runs […]
Enter to win the pair of tickets to see In This Moment at The Wellmont Theater on 5/23/24! Show 6:30 PM | Age Restriction: All Ages Winners are selected at random, and can only win once every 30 days. Only tickets provided, no transportation or accommodations. Check the venue’s COVID-19 policies before entering. Giveaway runs […]
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Microwave on 6/5/24! Show 6:00 PM | Ages: 16+ Winners are selected at random, and can only win once every 30 days. Only tickets provided, no transportation or accommodations. Check the venue’s COVID-19 policies before entering. Giveaway runs until: Monday, June 3rd. *Disclaimer* This giveaway is not […]
Enter to win the pair of tickets to see Sad Summer Festival 2024 at The Rooftop at Pier 17 on 08/1/24! Doors: 1:00 PM | Age Restriction: N/A Winners are selected at random, and can only win once every 30 days. Only tickets provided, no transportation or accommodations. Check the venue’s COVID-19 policies before entering. […]
Enter to win the pair of tickets to see Sad Summer Festival 2024 at The Stone Pony Summer Stage on 08/4/24! Doors: 2:00 PM | Age Restriction: N/A Winners are selected at random, and can only win once every 30 days. Only tickets provided, no transportation or accommodations. Check the venue’s COVID-19 policies before entering. […]