On March 23rd, 2018, two members of the LA based indie rock band, The Wrecks, sat down for an interview with WRSU Rutgers Radio. The band was playing the Theatre of Living Arts in Philly that night. We discussed their new EP, Panic Vertigo, “Lost in Translation Tour” antics, and their favorite fast food joint.
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Album Review: MGMT – Little Dark Age
In 2007, bandmates Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser released their debut MGMT album Oracular Spectacular to critical and commercial success. It spawned numerous synthpop hits such as “Kids” and “Electric Feel”, which dominated the radio waves for months. Years of extensive touring and two moderately received albums after, the band is back with their newest effort, the fittingly titled Little Dark Age. Does it compare to Oracular Spectacular, or is it another disappointment like their previously self-titled record? Continue reading
On March 9th, I had the chance to interview NJ’s own Joey J. Walsh, of Wyndup Kid. The newly formed band performed their first show that night, as a three piece. Walsh was joined by Zach Shectman on bass and Matty Kahn on drums.
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At 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 1981, MTV launched their empire, kicking off their programming with (ironically enough) “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles. While here at WRSU we don’t particularly subscribe to that narrative, it’s clear that MTV made music videos one of the most important promotional tactics in the industry. Initially music videos were seen as good PR more than anything, but artists quickly saw them as another way to express their creativity.
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As the crowd built up outside the Theatre of Living Arts in Philly on Sunday, February 25th, 2018, fans of different backgrounds, ages, and attitudes, joined the line. However, the Chase Atlantic fans seemed to gravitate towards one another, adorned with vivid hair, darkened eyes, and seemingly unfit, yet inviting, smiles. Laughter & singsong of the band’s music lingered down the line, as the vigor of the crowd strengthened, and time ticked on. Continue reading
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“Stars” is like a revival of The Beatles and “Give it Time” is a brighter shade of Enya. “Recall” feels like a fresh batch of music, kicked up somewhere between the harmonies of Beach Boys and the distorted guitar of The Kinks. It’s a lot like what I grew up listening to, almost too familiar, and it triggers memories.
James Hunter (center) and his band The James Hunter Six.
Simplicity is often the most important key to a sound musical project. Take for example the album “Let it Be” by the Beatles, which, although still a fantastic record, is fairly criticized for its abundant use of melodramatic orchestra instruments and chamber choirs. The extravagant mixing of the LP prompted Paul McCartney decades later to produce a stripped-down version, dubbed “Let it Be Naked”, which placed a greater emphasis on voice and writing, rather than dramatic. Continue reading
On their sophomore follow-up to 2016’s Pool, electronic outfit Porches has delivered an expertly crafted assortment of melancholic synthpop gems that manage to feel as original as they do warmly familiar. The House, though built firmly on a foundation of electronic music, takes strong cues from the musical intuition of various contemporary indie artists. Alex Giannascoli, of (Sandy) Alex G, is one of several collaborators on this new record. The low-fi musings and unique arrangement style of Giannascoli’s work comes through very clearly as an influence on several
New Brunswick, N.J. –As he began his senior year at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Michael Antosiewicz began looking for graduate scholarships or fellowships. He sought the advice of Arthur D. Casciato, director of the Office of Distinguished Fellowships.
“He told me, ‘Maybe you should apply for a Gates,’” Antosiewicz said. “I had heard of the Gates Scholarship, but I didn’t think I had a chance, frankly. I told him I was interested in a Fulbright and he said, ‘Yeah, fine, but you really should apply for a Gates.’”
WRSU Sports Broadcaster Mike Antosiewicz
“It would have been very difficult to miss that Michael would make a competitive candidate for any number of national fellowships, no matter how prestigious,” Casciato said. “But the Gates Cambridge seemed an especially snug fit given its emphasis on intellectual acuity and potential for leadership, both of which this thoroughly admirable young man possesses a’plenty.”
To kick off 2018, WRSU is embarking on a huge fundraiser. The goal: $70,000 for a major studio renovation project to commence soon after the station celebrates its 70th Anniversary this April.
DJ Danny Forman pays tunes on the air during his weekday show in one of the “newer” WRSU studios.
WRSU moved into its current studios 50 years ago. And while many improvements have been made over the years, some of the technology in the studios is original to the 1968 move-in. The renovations will include a complete refurbishment of on-air studios – including walls, ceilings and ventilation – as well as new consoles and audio networking, and a digital audio playback system. All of this is the latest in broadcast technology and aimed at giving WRSU’s student-broadcasters the highest quality real-life radio experience they can get.
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