Blogs
An Interview with Couch
From jamming on the National Mall to playing a sold-out show at The Atlantis, I present Couch, a Boston-based funk-pop band. I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with some of the members of Couch and chat about their new extended play, Sunshower, and their...
Album Review: Heaven Knows by Pinkpantheress
On Nov. 10, 2023, Victoria Walker, professionally known as Pinkpantheress, released her debut album, “Heaven knows.” Pinkpantheress initially gained traction through TikTok with her songs “Pain,” “Break it Off” and “Just for Me,” which were later released on her 2021...
The Worst Songs and Shoes of the Last Decade
Five Songs That Make My Ears Bleed: Let's start off strong with the most well known worst song of the past decade: “Friday” by Rebecca Black. The unironic corny track was the most disliked song and video following its release. Poor Rebecca; she was only a middle...
The Loud Psychedelia of “Siamese Dream”
To keep with the theme of grunge season, I’ll be talking about a record that is in heavy rotation for me at the moment: my hometown heroes, The Smashing Pumpkins. Specifically, I’ll be delving into what is considered their (shorter) magnum opus, Siamese Dream. To be...
Tunes-A-Million Vol 3
Welcome back to Tunes-A-Million, where I share some of my favorite books and the songs that fit them best. Every two weeks, I'll pick a new book, and you can read along (or not). Our second book is Happy Place by Emily Henry, the most recent work of TikTok's favorite...
November Notes (EARWORM 2)
Is it a crime to listen to the same song 12 times in a row? If so, take me straight to the county jail and lock me away, because I would willingly do jail time for Remi Wolf’s cover of You First by Paramore. The song is part of the album “Re: This is Why,” which is...
Rebbeca’s Rewind: Music Through the Ages (VOL #2/3 Seasonal Soundscapes: October’s Over & November’s New)
NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: Please don't comment on this week's title; times are tough, and a girl can only do so much. Welcome back to a new (and very late) edition of Rebbeca's Rewind! To make up for the midterm-stress-induced lack of a second column, this week, I'll be...
On the DL Vol 3
Oh hi! It’s that point in the semester where it seems like there’s soooo much to do, but not enough time to do it, so hopefully I can help distract you from the amount of work momentarily, or give you something to listen to as you become an academic weapon. Before I...
Getting Fraternal with Nicki Minaj
When thinking of topics to focus my column on, I spend a lot of time scrolling through the nearly nine hour long playlist that I have created. My goal this time was to find the artist that had the most songs on the playlist. In previous columns, I have talked about...
Photo essay: Capitol Boogie Fall 2023
Photos from WVAU’s biggest night of the semester.
Young and Tragic: Ryan Gosling and Dead Man’s Bones
Nepo Baby? Nope. Born Nov. 12, 1980, in Ontario, Canada to a paper mill salesman and a secretary, Ryan Gosling began his acting career in his teens with his uncle’s Elvis Presley tribute act. But, he soon moved on to greater things, joining the cast of The Mickey...
A Walk Through Memory Lane’s Bargain Bin Three—Danny Elfman’s Worst-Kept Secret
Hello hello! It’s time to dive into the back catalogue of Danny Elfman’s music- specifically, the band Oingo Boingo!
Concert Preview: Wild Nothing
If Japanese Breakfast, Beach Fossils, or Alvvays are among your favorite bands, free your calendar on November 9th! You’ll geek out for Wild Nothing at the 9:30 Club at 7 PM performing with New York indie lofi artist JW Francis. Jack Tatum, under the moniker Wild...
Capitol Boogie Preview: Makeup Girl and Ari Voxx & The Sad Lads
One of the greatest times of the year approaches: Capitol Boogie.
Drake’s Birthday – Blog 3
In honor of Drake’s birthday last week, what better way to celebrate than to call him basic? Before people throw fits, basic not bad. There must be a mainstream for a common relationship between people and music. That being said, does basic always mean long lasting? ...
On the DL Vol 2
Happy Halloweekend to all those who celebrate! I had originally wanted to write about a song that had darker more fall vibes, but it seems like we’re taking another trip. A week ago we visited the Sarengeti with The Flints and this week, we are going somewhere on my...
Stevie Nicks & Billy Joel Concert Review
Throughout 2023, Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel have made stops in eight cities to perform together in the "Two Icons, One Night" tour. I had the opportunity to see them in Baltimore earlier in October. After going back and forth on buying tickets for months, I splurged...
Getting Fraternal #2
In honor of 1989 (Taylor’s Version) being released, I thought it would be extremely fitting and appropriate to explore Taylor Swift’s impact on party music on this edition of “Getting Fraternal.” “The boys” might be rolling their eyes at this one, but let’s be real,...
Across the Universe: A Halloween Celebration of Gothic Country, Americana, and Ethel Cain
If anyone reading this has had the pleasure of viewing my Spotify (or AirBuds) listening activity over the past year, you’ve probably seen me borderline obsessively listening to Ethel Cain’s discography. Nothing else quite satisfies the mood of a late night drive...
Ben’s Classic Reviews: Diving into grunge season: a review of “In Utero”
Get your flannels ready.
My Halloween-ish Soundtrack
What’s scarier than emotional devastation?
Emily’s Earbuds: Music Review: Mon Rovîa’s latest EP continues his soft folk pop sound
Folk pop artist Mon Rovia remains gentle in his latest EP, with two brand new songs.
Lesbian Jesus: A Brief Background On Our Lord and Savior, Hayley Kiyoko
Hayley Kiyoko is a 32 year old American singer, songwriter, and actress. While she first became widely known for her roles as a child actress in popular TV shows and movies like “Wizards of Waverly Place” and “Lemonade Mouth,” she is most commonly known within the...
Concert Preview: Julie at the Songbyrd Music House on October 31
Howdy one and all! Looking for a spectacularly spooky and rockin’ concert this All Hallows Eve? Well, hold on to your witch hats and pumpkins, because the art collective and shoegaze band Julie is coming to Songbyrd on Oct. 31, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the...
Sea.Hear.Now 2023 Music Festival Review
Part two of Summer’s experience at Sea.Hear.Now on September 19, 2023.
I Went to a Music Festival Alone: Here’s What I Learned. Sea.Hear.Now Review
Part one of Summer’s adventure at Sea.Hear.Now on September 18, 2023.
tunes a million vol 2
Welcome back to Tunes-A-Million! In case you missed it, this is a virtual book club where I share songs for books I (and hopefully you) read every two weeks. Our first book was Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan's The Royal We, a personal all-time favorite of...
Sir Chloe: Acoustic Concert Review & Interview
Out of the handful of band members that comprise Sir Chloe, it’s just Dana Foote and her guitar tonight.
All Things Go 2023 Festival Review
On Saturday, Sept. 30, and Sunday, Oct. 1, All Things Go (ATG) held its most attended festival, with 40,000 people attending over both days. What started as a 5,000-person event at Union Market in 2014 has grown yearly. Headliners over the years have included Billie...
Sneaker Head: Montclair: Pinegrove and Blundstones
Once upon a time, in a small town in New Jersey, everyone wore the same shoe when October hit: the Blundstone. Montclair, New Jersey (French for “clear mountain”) is not quite mountainous. Rather, it’s a small city-like town with an emerging nightlife, great...