Concerts – WHUS Radio

WHUS to hold second annual Battle of the Bands competition

December 4, 2020

Announcements, Battle of the Bands, Concerts, Featured, Music, Music Announcements, News, Upcoming Event

Spread the word…the Battle of the Bands is returning! Any current group of University of Connecticut students or alumni with a band are welcome to apply to perform at our virtual show on March 13, 2021. The wi...

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...

Indie Funk Band Magic City Hippies Talk About Growing up in Miami and Their Winter Tour

Rita Plante

January 31, 2020

Concert Reviews, Concerts, Featured, Music

WHUS had the wonderful opportunity to talk to Robby Hunter, Pat Howard, and John Coughlin from the Indie Funk band Magic City Hippies before their show at Paradise Rock Club on the Boston stop of their Modern ...

A Brutally Honest Review of The Strokes New Year’s Eve Concert

Rita Plante

January 30, 2020

Concert Reviews, Concerts, Music

By: Rita Plante As soon as I heard that The Strokes would be coming to NYC for New Year’s Eve AND it had general admission, I knew I was going to be there and I was going to be front row, despite absolutely...

Phony Ppl fills Mischief After Dark with funky R&B vibes

WHUS Staff

November 6, 2019

Concerts, Featured, Multimedia, Music, Photo Gallery

On Saturday, October 19, UConn welcomed the Brooklyn-based R&B group Phony Ppl as part of WHUS's annual fall concert Mischief After Dark. Held in the Student Union Ballroom, the night kicked off with pe...

Tyler, the Creator gives an electrifying live performance

WHUS Staff

September 25, 2019

Concert Reviews, Concerts, Featured, Music

By Faisal Rajan It started with the low rumblings as the arena was filled with the howls, whoops, and screams of excited concert-goers at the Agganis Arena in Boston. The buzzing synth of “Igor's Them...

A glimpse of the diverse acts at Boston Calling

The News Desk

June 12, 2019

Concerts, Featured, Local News, Multimedia, Music, News

Boston Calling, a popular Boston-based music festival, celebrated its sixth year running this past Memorial Day weekend. Held in the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston, Mass., the festival attracted over 40,...

Mumford & Sons Perform to Sea of Concert-goers at XL Center

Shira Tall

March 15, 2019

Concert Reviews, Concerts, Featured, Music

After releasing their fourth studio album, “Delta”, in November 2018, British folk rock band, Mumford and Sons, played at the XL Center in Hartford on the last day of February.

Hot Flash Heat Wave: Concert Review

WHUS Staff

March 12, 2019

Concert Reviews, Concerts, Featured, Music

By Justis Hauser Already having a pretty rough week with it being midterm season here at UConn, I’ve been looking forward to this show to forget about all the assignments and exams that I should be working...