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Category: Music

Music reviews, latest additions, charts, news about bands and the music industries!

Standout Singles February!

April 1, 2026

Written by Various Authors Evan – 7 Degrees by Friko: a beautiful ode to every kind of human relationship. Great vocals, and an exciting…

My Ghosts Go Ghost by By Storm – Review

March 29, 2026

Written By Noah Bass By Storm – My Ghosts Go Ghost (Review) I waited three years for this album, and I don’t regret a…

Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1 by Xiu Xiu – Review

February 24, 2026

Written By Joseph Diehl The world of covers is not at all something unseen by the band Xiu Xiu, following up 2013’s Nina and…

Danny Brown at Uptown Theater – KURE Concert Review

January 29, 2026

Written by Spenser Leise I drove three hours to Minneapolis to catch Danny Brown’s Stardust Tour, featuring underscores and Femtanyl. The short answer to…

Stardust by Danny Brown – Review

December 9, 2025

Written by Payton Lehman and Spenser Leise Spenser: Danny Brown evolves again with his latest project, “Stardust.” Released on November 7th, this project makes…

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  • Vanguard April 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Poetic Justice is a music-focused radio show featuring indie and alternative Black artists in R&B, neo-soul, and experimental genres. The show gives listeners a chance to hear emerging and underrepresented voices while exploring the diversity of Black music. Listeners can expect curated selections and intentional sound choices. Hosted by Madison.
  • Feedback Ritual April 6, 2026 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm This radio show blends the raw chaos of noise rock, the edge of alternative rock, the heaviness of metal, and the dreamy haze of shoegaze. Each broadcast pushes boundaries, moving from crushing riffs and feedback storms to swirling, atmospheric soundscapes. It’s a space for listeners who want intensity, texture, and emotion colliding in every track.…
  • Geology 101 April 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Geology 101 is your one-stop-shop for music that rocks! Exploring a variety of rock genres with DJ Pebble, featuring (but not limited to!) alt rock, shoegaze, grunge, folk rock, and all sorts of hidden gems… Including occasional field trips outside of the rock genre. Attendance not mandatory, but each genre will be on the quiz!
  • State of the North April 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm State of the North takes you inside the moves that actually build champions. From free agency and salary cap strategy to draft boards and front office decisions. Nathan covers the offseason details most fans overlook but matter the most. Because championships aren't just won in February... they're built in the offseason.
  • Full Court Press April 6, 2026 at 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Full Court Press is an NBA-related talk show where host Gabe Ploeger dives into weekly stats, rumors, standings, and more with the intent to give basketball fans a place to relax and listen to something they enjoy. Whether it's breaking down scores and advanced statistics, looking at mock drafts, or just discussing popular rumors, this…
  • Midnight Marauders April 6, 2026 at 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm 7 times out of 10, we listen to our music at night, thus spawning the title of this radio show. Hear out-there, fresh tracks from the eclectic sides of rap, rock, electronic and even more, probably! This ain't your grandma's radio show hosted by DJ Beanbag, It's Midnight Marauders!
  • Flavor of the Week April 7, 2026 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm “Only good music, guaranteed!” DJ Beanbag is serving up mixes with a plethora of different styles, serving up fresh alternative rock, rap, R&B and dance music on a week-to-week basis. Dig in!

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