WHUS staff’s top albums of 2020
Here are the top three albums of 2020 from some of our staff here at WHUS. They are in no particular order and reflect the tastes and opinions of each board member!
Aidan Brueckner, General Manager
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Arctic Monkeys release a live album to benefit War Child charity
On December 4, renowned British indie rock band, Arctic Monkeys, released the 20-track live album “Live at the Royal Albert Hall” with all proceeds being donated to War Child UK.
The lengthy 90-minute albu...
WHUS to hold second annual Battle of the Bands competition
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...
Liliac’s ‘Queen of Hearts’ album reigns over the charts
Liliac is a hard rock/heavy metal family-band hailing from Los Angeles, California. There’s something incredibly special about them, besides their killer musical skills; these siblings are all between the ages...
Now Playing Ep 5: Indie Rockers Vol. 2
Now Playing is a blog highlighting three different emerging or lesser known artists each week that have released exciting new music in 2020. Each week will follow a specific theme varying from genre specific t...
Now Playing EP 4: Rock Bands Led by Women
Now Playing is a blog highlighting three different emerging or lesser known artists each week that have released exciting new music in 2020. Each week will follow a specific theme varying from genre specific t...
WHUS hosts free, live concert at UConn
Last Thursday night, WHUS Radio held a free, live concert exclusively for University of Connecticut students on Sherman Field featuring three local bands.
Mandala, Zebvlon and Two Headed Girl all put on a s...
The Klein’s socially distanced concert series for a cause
Innovation has been the name of the game when it comes to live music in the pandemic. First came postponed albums and tour cancellations, then came live streams and virtual concerts and today we see outdoor gr...
Now Playing Ep 3: BIPOC R&B Artists
Now Playing is a blog highlighting three different emerging or lesser known artists each week that have released exciting new music in 2020. Each week will follow a specific theme varying from genre specific t...
The Neighbourhood’s concept album that no one saw coming
The Neighourhood has been previously recognized for the moody blend of rock and R&B seen in their first two albums, “I Love You” and “Wiped Out,” which garnered them a rather large and eccentric teenage fa...