Album Review: Weezer - ‘Weezer’ (The Gold Album)

Alternative mainstays Weezer are back with the latest in their self-titled color series, Weezer, or as we will refer to it as, The Gold Album this week! We absolutely loved the first track, “Say Yes” ...

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Pop Rock Anthems Live with Plain White T’s

(Photo Credit - Sarah Jacobs)I may not know what it's like in New York City, but I do know what it's like in Decatur, Illinois! I dialed it down a few notches on the heavy metal scale this time and br...

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Sincere Engineer on Touring, Chicago, and 'Probable Claws'!

We had the chance to sit down with Deanna Belos, lead singer/guitarist of the punk band Sincere Engineer! We spoke about their new record ‘Probable Claws’, the Chicago music scene, collaborations with...

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Album Review: Phoebe Bridgers - ‘Lost Weekend’

After a break that seemed endless, Phoebe Bridgers is back with her third solo album, Lost Weekend, out 8/14.Bridgers returns with a punch, collaborating with heavy hitters such as Jack Antonoff, Cono...

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V Kelly on “I Don’t Miss You”and Returning to Releasing Music

If you don’t know V Kelly yet, it’s time to familiarize yourself with this Nashville-basedsinger-songwriter and artist. V Kelly’s ethereal voice delivers lyrics that cut to the chase in hernew single ...

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Mumford and Sons Live, 'Prizefighter' Tour!

(Photo Credit - Rob Beatty)Marcus Mumford truly is a captivating showman.Marcus and his band, Mumford and Sons brought their Prizefighter tour to The Hard Rock Seminole, in Hollywood, FL last week.The...

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Behind the Lyrics: Phoebe Bridgers - “Lost Boys”

(Photo Credit: Frank Ockenfels)In this society, we are seeing more and more polarization, especially between women and men. According to the Pew Research Center, two-thirds of American men and women s...

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Album Review: Hovvdy - ‘Big World’

Austin, TX indie duo Hovvdy are back with their latest effort Big World, which drops everywhere on Friday! Big World represents the duo of Charlie Martin and Will Taylor’s sixth studio release since 2...

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Bands/Artists You Should Be Listening to Right Now - Built to Spill

Photo Credit: Isabela GeorgettiIn an era of information overload, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd. We have access to so much music, it can be difficult to appreciate (or find) artists ...

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Artists on the Rise: Aubrey Beard

The world needs more female singer songwriters.I recently had the opportunity to sit down across a zoom screen with Aubrey Beard. Heard of her? Most likely, the answer is no. But you will.Aubrey is ac...

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Album Review: Buffalo Traffic Jam - ‘Pictures of You’

Montana’s own Buffalo Traffic Jam is set to make waves with their breakout album, Pictures of You, dropping this Friday. Trust us, you are not going to want to miss this album.The duo, manned by Frank...

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Album Review: Michigander - ‘Over Before You Know It’

Alternative mainstay Michigander’s new record Over Before You Know It drops this Friday everywhere you get music! Over Before You Know It represents Michigander’s sophomore full-length album and conti...

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Album Review: Ian Sweet - ‘Shiverstruck’

Arguably Americas saddest Indie Darling, Ian Sweet, aka Jilian Medford, is back this week with her fifth album, Shiverstruck.Shiverstruck begins with the hushed intimacy of “987” where Sweet is accomp...

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Album Review: The Strokes - ‘Reality Awaits’

Julian Casablancas and his band The Strokes have always embodied the rock and roll essence. Is This It and Room on Fire helped define an era, shaping the soundtrack for countless early 2000’s alt rock...

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Album Review: Willow - ‘The Thread’

GRAMMY nominated musician Willow is back with her ninth studio album this week. The Thread features genre-bending soundscapes that has a little bit of everything, including R&B and alternative jazz ju...

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Healing with Sound: On Music Therapy

Emily Lehr is a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC) and Communications Secretary of the West Virginia Music Therapy Association. She provides clinical music therapy services to the WVU Cancer Cent...

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Ozzie and Sarah’s Journey to Sonic Temple Fest- Final Stop: SONIC TEMPLE!

Sonic Temple Festival 2026 - Columbus, OHIn Loving Memory of Ozzie J. Jacobs We made it!Our last stop was Columbus, Ohio, where we bore witness to the one and only Sonic Temple Festival. I’m going to ...

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Bands/Artists You Should Be Listening To Right Now - The Damnwells

In an era of information overload, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd. We have access to so much music, it can be difficult to appreciate (or find) artists that we connect with. With that...

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Album Review: MISSIO - ‘Love & Heartbreak’

Austin, TX alt duo, Matthew Brue (vocals, songwriter, producer) and David Butler (co-producer, co-songwriter, engineer) of aka MISSIO are back with their sixth album, Love & Heartbreak on July 3rd via...

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MISSIO on ‘Love & Heartbreak’

Photo Credit: Cheng LeeAustin, TX alternative stars MISSIO are back with their latest release, Love & Heartbreak. Love & Heartbreak represents the sixth album from the dynamic duo of Matthew Brue (voc...

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Album Review: Switchfoot - ‘Forever Now’

I have been listening to Switchfoot since before I can remember. My dad is a huge fan and always had it playing in the car. As I grew up I developed my own appreciation for their music and for frontma...

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Album Review: Sincere Engineer - ‘Probable Claws’

Chicago-based indie punk band are back with their fourth studio release Probable Claws, this Friday on Hopeless Records! Led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Deanna Belos, the band continue their tradit...

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On ‘Pathways’: An Interview and Album Review with Meltt

Press Photo: Zachary VagueThere’s a moment in every band’s story when everything lines up — timing, vision, momentum — and they release the album, the one that launches them into a new stratosphere. W...

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Behind the Lyrics: Temple of the Dog - “Hunger Strike”

Welcome back to Behind the Lyrics. Recently, a new alternative rock station began in Dayton, Ohio. I noticed that this station continues to incorporate new alternative, but there has been a significan...

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Bands/Artists You Should Be Listening To Right Now - Nada Surf

Photo Credit: Paloma BoméIn an era of information overload, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd. We have access to so much music, it can be difficult to appreciate (or find) artists that w...

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Album Review: Fruit Bats - ‘The Landfill’

The Landfill, the upcoming album from Fruit Bats, expected June 12, 2026, is one to play on your next roadtrip, while you’re at the beach, or for a solo dance party while cooking dinner. It opens with...

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Concert Review: Alex Heflin & the Moot Point 5/24/2026

Photo Credit: Emily Lehr Alex Heflin & the Moot Point is indisputably my favorite local band in Morgantown, WV. In a town with an insane number of incredible neotrad and folk musicians and bands, the ...

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Concert Review: Carsie Blanton, 5/21/26

Photo Credit: Emily LehrI attended the Carsie Blanton concert in Pittsburgh, PA with Nathan Evans Fox on May 21st, 2026. It was a magical evening of community and music! I first found Nathan Evans Fox...

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Album Review: Modest Mouse - ‘An Eraser and a Maze’

Modest Mouse has never shied away from eccentricity. The sentiment still rings true on their first album in five years ‘An Eraser and a Maze’. The band leans comfortably into its signature blend of wi...

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Album Review: Death Cab for Cutie - ‘I Built You a Tower’

Ben Gibbard’s reputation as one of indie rock’s most evocative lyricists is well earned. For more than two decades, Death Cab for Cutie has given us eradefining records like Transatlanticismand Plans,...

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