Lukas Nelson has been plucking on guitar strings since before you were born. The 36-year-old musician is best known for his band, Lukas Nelson & The Promise of the Real, and his major contributions to the Grammy-winning soundtrack of the film “A Star Is Born”....
Blogs
Concert Review: Geordie Greep @ the Black Cat
It took more than five minutes after Geordie Greep’s band took the stage for him to walk up to the microphone and perform the first song in his set. When the pre-show tunes faded at Black Cat on Saturday, Sept. 20, the crowd erupted with cheer, poking their heads over...
Web Staff’s Summer 2025 Picks!
The semester is officially underway and so is WVAU Web Staff! As the summer months come to an end, our staff reviewed the releases that defined the season for them. Enjoy their take on some of the most popular drops, as well as some underrated pieces that might just...
Aren’t We All Sick? An Ode to Sunday (1994)
“I’m not in possession of a Smith & Wesson Or I’d decorate the ceiling The Sistine of my feelings” These bold lyrics from “Blossom” close out the deluxe version of Sunday (1994)’s self-titled debut EP. The band doesn’t shy away from such forwardness....
In Defense of Imagine Dragons
Imagine Dragons are a band that everyone seems to have an opinion on. Probably a negative one. One undeniable thing is how they shaped the early 2010s. This new decade brought on a new generation of people eager to grow up and creatively involve themselves in a...
Britney Spears versus the World
Take a flashback to 2007: Life is good, for the most part, “American Idol” is still the most talked about show in the country, the iPhone has just been released in stores, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” was released, and Britney Spears. Wait, Britney...
Ethel Cain’s Upcoming Album: Tracks to Expect
Ethel Cain’s sophomore studio album “willoughby tucker, i’ll always love you" is set for release in August 2025, along with a tour of North America and Europe. Some of the album’s tracks won’t be new to fans due to leaks from the artist herself, Hayden Silas...
Today only: Life problems? We’re here to help.
WVAU is a music station—yes, it's in our constitution. But for one day only we’re offering advice because, frankly, some of you need it. Click the button below for some cheap wisdom. WVAU Presents Thank you to fortune-mod(6) for some of the...
Why You Should Watch These Three Underrated Movies About Music
The 2025 Oscars are just around the corner! Whether your favorite films from this year were nominated or not, here are three great underappreciated music-related movies to add to your watchlist. You may even find a new favorite. ...
Spring 2025: Noah’s Version
Over a month into the spring semester, I couldn’t help but wonder…how can one describe the current vibes for this semester? This semester is wildly turning out to be freshly exciting compared to last semester, which felt sadly straining in my personal opinion. I could...