This past Saturday, Mauro Remiddi and his dream pop project, Porcelain Raft, took to the stage at Rock and Roll Hotel to support their new album, Permanent Signal. Like its 2012 predecessor, Strange Weekend, the album is a wonderful showcase of Remiddi's gifts with...
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DJ Picks for the New School Year
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year again, with the start of sweater weather season and the sweet smells of burnt dorm food filling the air. That’s right, a brand new semester has begun! Whether you’re having a pre-graduation crisis or looking forward to...
Porcelain Raft & Dirty Beaches Ticket Giveaways
WVAU is back and we’re looking to start the semester off right by offering you not one, but TWO chances to win FREE tickets to some upcoming shows at the Rock & Roll Hotel. For more information, continue reading below: We’re giving away two FREE Porcelain Raft...
WVAU Wants YOU!
Interested in getting involved with college radio? Come hang out, meet the exec board and learn about the many opportunities available within the WVAU community. Stop by and join us at one of our THREE general interest meetings: Go the Facebook event page, RSVP and...
WVAU Q&A: Oshwa
Chicago band Oshwa stopped by the WVAU studio today for a quick on-air chat with WVAU General Manager Maxwell Tani to promote their debut record Chamomile Crush, available to stream and buy on Bandcamp. The Chicago four-piece discussed their place in the local music...
WVAU Top Music of 2013 (So Far): Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s II
It may be bit early for “Best of 2013? lists, but it's the middle of 2013 and we're excited to share our most-repeated new albums from the last six months. Read about some of WVAU's favorite records released in 2013. I'm a big fan of letting things speak for...
WVAU Top Music of 2013 (So Far): Mount Kimbie’s Cold Spring Fault Less Youth
It may be bit early for “Best of 2013? lists, but it's the middle of 2013 and we're excited to share our most-repeated new albums from the last six months. Read about some of WVAU's favorite records released in 2013. Kai Campos and Dominic Maker are intimidating...
Uncharted: The Rubens
Summer means festival season and this year The Governors Ball Music Festival on Randall’s Island in New York City has an interesting lineup with a variety of artists from different genres. Many of the bands playing this year are quite new, having formed and released a...
WVAU Top Music of 2013 (So Far): Foxygen’s We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic
It may be bit early for “Best of 2013? lists, but it's the middle of 2013 and we're excited to share our most-repeated new albums from the last six months. Read about some of WVAU's favorite records released in 2013. Listening to We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors...
WVAU Top Music of 2013 (So Far): Devendra Banhart’s Mala
It may be bit early for “Best of 2013” lists, but it's the middle of 2013 and we're excited to share our most-repeated new albums from the last six months. This week, read about some of WVAU's favorite records released in 2013. Our favorite hippie/freak folk/sex...