Music – WHUS Radio

Myrkur’s “Folkesange” blends atmospheric folk with black metal

April 7, 2020

By Ally Urban It’s been a long time since I’ve sat in the album reviewer’s seat, but I’m incredibly glad to be back at it! As an added bonus, the album I’ll be reviewing today is particularly fantastic. ...

Crisp, clean, precise: “It Is What It Is” is a mix of all things Thundercat

WHUS Staff

April 5, 2020

Album Review, Featured, Music

By Faisal Rajan I remember reading a Hannibal Burress interview where he said that everyone who reviews music should give some context of what they were doing when they listened to the album, because as he ...

#1 Dads sets the precedent for underground songwriting

WHUS Staff

March 20, 2020

Album Review, Featured, Music

By Kyle Jackson #1 Dads is the solo project of Big Scary’s lead man Tom Iansek. Iansek has been known all across Australia for his groundbreaking atmospheric pop production and artistry over the past two de...

070 Shake Brings Hip-Hop to a New Level

WHUS Staff

March 10, 2020

Album Review, Music

By Sasha Goldblatt “Modus Vivendi” is a Latin phrase that translates to “mode of living” or “way of life.” 070 Shake’s first official album expresses a way of life that revolves around recovering from heart...

Yung Gravy and bbno$ collab on “Baby Gravy 2”

WHUS Staff

March 6, 2020

Album Review, Featured, Music

By Kyle Jackson Minnesota native Yung Gravy and Canadian native bbno$ have been friends for as long as their careers have existed. The duo finally decided to collaborate on another project after the release...

New Spins: Week of 3/2/20

WHUS Staff

March 4, 2020

Announcements, Music, Studio A Adds

Here are some new, FCC-approved tunes to play on your radio show this week! Find them on MegaSeg under the “New Spins” category.Purity Ring -- stardewTame Impala -- Borderline; Breathe Deeper; Lost In Yesterda...

Tame Impala’s “The Slow Rush:” An Adventure into Psychedelia

WHUS Staff

February 27, 2020

Album Review, Featured, Music

By Kyle Jackson Australian artist Tame Impala has been no stranger to critical attention throughout their now four LP discography. Mastermind Kevin Parker always manages to innovate while still keeping sign...

Alexandra Savior’s First Performance in NYC since 2016

Rita Plante

February 24, 2020

Concert Reviews, Concerts, Featured, Music

By Rita Plante Dream pop meets desert rock in Alexandra Savior’s sophomore album The Archer, which was released on January 10, 2020. The album is a vulnerable and emotional piece that feels as if you are re...

Cold War Kids Impress in Boston

Rita Plante

February 19, 2020

Concert Reviews, Concerts, Featured, Music, Uncategorized

By Rita Plante On Saturday, February 1st, established indie rock band Cold War Kids stopped at House of Blues in Boston. Since the band formed in 2004, they have released seven albums, four of which debuted...

New Spins: Week of 2/18/20

WHUS Staff

February 18, 2020

Announcements, Featured, Music, Studio A Adds

Here are some new, FCC-approved tunes to play on your radio show this week! Find them on MegaSeg under the “New Spins” category. POLICA -- Steady; Forget Me Now; Sea Without BlueAsgeir -- Pictures; Youth; L...