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Babehoven's Captivating Headlining Debut at DC9

Written by: Olivia Mezzullo My introduction to Babehoven was in October of last year when they opened for Slow Pulp at Union Stage. As I witnessed the band dressed in Luigi costumes (it was a few days before Halloween) and performing an impeccable blend of folk and shoegaze elements – I

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Presenting Requiem Zine in bloom!

Welcome to Requiem Zine’s Spring 2024 edition- “in bloom”. We are so so excited to share our work with you! For this edition’s theme we wanted to capture the feelings of Spring- the idea of new beginnings, new growth, and gratitude. The WMUC community has exploded in the

Project Glow Illuminates DC with Two Days of EDM Bliss

By: Joulisa Francis Project Glow Festival returned for its third year in Washington D.C. on April 27 and 28, and it did not disappoint! The Festival took place once again at the RFK Fairgrounds, which offered wide open spaces for numerous activities, a variety of food and store vendors

Babehoven Talks New Album, Activism Ahead of Upcoming Tour

By: Olivia Mezzullo After a long last year on road, supporting acts such as Slow Pulp, Horse Jumper of Love and MJ Lenderman, Babehoven is ready to return to their roots with their sophomore album Water’s Here In You. The indie folk duo, composed of singer-songwriter Maya Bon and

The New Era of girl in red

By: Michael O’Shea "You need to accept this. This is the new era of me," Marie Ulven, known by her stage name girl in red, declared at her Washington D.C. show. "I'm theatrical!" As she sings in the opening song of her new album, she is back and

Dylan's 'Rebel Child Tour' Rocks Union Stage

By Olivia Click UK native Dylan brought the house down at Union Stage this past Saturday with her electrifying "Rebel Child Tour." Channeling a pop princess mixed with a punk edge, Dylan captivated the audience from the very first note. The night kicked off with a high-energy performance of "Rebel

Behind the Beat: Giant Rooks Share Secrets of "How Have You Been?”

By Olivia Click Giant Rooks, the dynamic quintet hailing from Hamm, Germany, hosted an insightful press conference today, delving into the making of their highly anticipated second album, "How Have You Been?". The band, composed of Frederik Rabe (vocals), Finn Schwieters (guitar), Luca Göttner (bass), Jonathan Wischniowski (keyboard), and Finn

Gallery: Elephant Stone

Photos By: Cinthya Roque Elephant Stone At Comet Ping Pong on 3/27/2024 Support: One Way Out Support: Evolfo

‘Emergency Intercom’ at SEE Spring Lecture

By: Cinthya Roque

Elephant Stone is Bringing Psychedelic Whiplash to Comet Ping Pong

Interview with Rishi Dhir of Elephant Stone By: Molly Szymanski Rishi Dhir has been in the music game for decades. Most recently, and for the last 15 years, he’s been the mind behind the project Elephant Stone, a psych-pop band out of Montreal. The band’s newest release, “Back

The Snuts at The Atlantis!

Photos By: Olivia Click

Release Radar: February 2024

Are you the type to listen to more new music when you're busy or when you're free? Personally, as a CS major, I probably take most of my dose of new music when I'm doing coding projects 🖥️. But oftentimes, I need less distractions and stress on my mind to truly

Photo Gallery: Dorian Electra at The 9:30 Club

Photos by: Daryl Perry (@starylize)

Discover Hidden Gems: Dreams

Whether it be literature, film, or music, dreams have long been a source of creative inspiration. Ironically, it is in slumber that we snap out of the accepted rules and structures in perception and art. This week, music team gathered to discuss music that evoke of dreams-both the pleasant and

Project Glow Festival Is Back!

By: Joulisa Francis EDM Fans, Get Ready for Project Glow Returning to DC! Project Glow, Washington D.C.'s premier electronic dance music festival, returns for its third year on April 28-29, 2024 at the iconic RFK Festival Grounds. Presented by industry leaders Insomniac Events and Club Glow, Project Glow

Snail Mail Gets Radically Honest

DC9’s 20th Anniversary Showcase (2/13/2024) By: Gauri Girirajan On the eve of Valentine’s Day, indie rock act Snail Mail was joined by local bands Birthday Girl and Flowers for the Dead in a sold-out 20th-anniversary celebration at the DC9 nightclub. The timing was apt, almost on

Sammy Rae & The Friends brought summer in February to 9:30 Club

Review By: Jess Daninhirsch If there were a term to describe a Sammy Rae & The Friends concert, fittingly, it would be the joy of friendship. The “Friends” extend beyond the seven-piece band; when you go to one of their shows, they make you feel like you are one of their

Mondrary at Tacos Tijuana!

Photos by: Jennifer Gable

Support Freeform Radio! An Endangered Species!

align=left hspace=10 width="100%" height="100%"/> Frank Zappa says, "Support Freeform Radio!" WMUC needs your support. Donate to WMUC, the *only* freeform radio station in the Washington DC / Baltimore area and one of the few remaining student operated, freeform college radio stations in the United States. No donation

GALLERY: ericdoa- Dead on Arrival Tour at Union Stage!

By: Ava Rowse EricDOA brought his Dead on Arrival tour to Union Stage this week with an electrifying set. The crowd roared tremendously and danced in one wave, almost entirely in unison. Everyone knew all of his lyrics, a sign of true cult fandom. By the time he started to

GALLERY: Loud Boyz - DC9’s 20th Anniversary Showcase (2/12/2024)

Photos by Olivia Click

GALLERY: Margaret Glaspy - DC9’s 20th Anniversary Showcase (2/10/2024)

Photos by Daryl Perry (@starylize)

Release Radar: December/January 2024

Thank you for your service Pitchfork, WMUC Music Team got it from here. Less than a month into the semester, the team has already been working hard in helping you keep track of the best of new music. I really thought the month was going slow for music, but we

Discover Hidden Gems: Crush/Puppy Love

Whether you are in relationship or single, we all deserve good music! Love might just be one of the hottest subject in music, and you can trust music team to find you the most niche picks for your valentine this year. For this week, team got together to discuss the

Baby Tate Slays The House Boots Down At Union Stage!

By: Joulisa Francis Although the rapper and songwriter first appeared on SoundCloud in 2015, I was surprised to hear Baby Tate announce her first tour following the release of her album titled "Baby Tate Presents: Sexploitation the Musical." As I entered the pit, Baby Tate was very enthusiastic about performing