In preparation for Culture Shock 2017 on April 15 in Dunn Meadow, the WIUX music committee has put together a Spotify playlist to get you familiar with this year's artists. Blast this for the next week and half and get hyped for what is going to be an amazing set of performances. You can listen to ...
Ahead of her Culture Shock 2017 performance, Amy Oelsner talks about her role as the Zine Making and Writing program director at Rhino's Youth Center, as well as her experience making music and exploring other forms of creative expression. You can listen to that conversation below, and you can check ...
“So Sorry”—Feist If you started the argument with your trash possum who lives in your hair, you might want to crank this classic tune and think about what you’ve done. Are you, like Feist, trying to start fights with those you love? Do you say things that you know will offend the trash possum? ...
Ahead of her show at the Bluebird this Thursday, country queen Nikki Lane took time out of her hectic touring schedule to have a conversation about the current state of country music, the importance of style, and her new record, Highway Queen. Doors for the show open at 7, and you can purchase tickets ...
It's that time of year again, and by that I mean, THE GREATEST TIME OF THE YEAR: Culture Shock season is upon us! While some of us might still be recovering from last year's lineup (Neon Indian! Whitney! Hoops!), it's time once again to get pumped for WIUX's homage to springtime vibes and groovy tunes, ...
First, listen to this: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzLjl7fabuU[/embed] I am 21 years old and I have never been angry. Or rather, I have seldom called my anger by its proper name. My anger is always dressed down. I get frustrated—oh, how I have been frustrated! Disappointed, hurt, perhaps ...
If you're in need of some Thursday night plans, or even if you have plans already, get yourself to The Bishop tomorrow to see Margaret Glaspy with Bad Bad Hats. This show will be packed with enough groovy vibes and powerhouse vocals to banish the midwinter blues--for a couple of hours at least. Opener ...
This past Wednesday, WIUX opened its doors (really they're always open--come say hey) for a night of raucous joke-telling and merriment. After the success of the first comedy night last semester, and with the continued deterioration of our nation, we figured some jokes were in order! All of the comedians ...
Released 10/28/2016 3/7 Country and Christmas are probably two of the most hated kinds of music. And I’m not here to try to convince you that both aren’t guilty of repetitive, formulaic songs; that both aren’t narrow and occasionally stale. I’m only here to acknowledge that my faves are problematic ...
Today is the day! The Day. A lot is hanging in the balance with this election, and I think it's safe to say that it's going to be a long night. Luckily, the WIUX news team is broadcasting live from the Media School on 99.1 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Stop by Franklin Hall, listen on the radio, or online! ...
