Almost Monday at Avondale Show Review
With many modern indie-rock groups beginning to trend towards the folk side of the genre, Almost Monday is pushing the genre further towards the groovier edges, embracing indie-pop (newest single “Lost”) and surf rock (“She Likes Sports”, “Never Enough”). ...
Experiencing 69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields Live
Before you read my article, I want you to stop and think for a second. How far would you be willing to go to see your favorite band play your favorite album live? Before I answer this myself, let me introduce The Magnetic Fields and their most prominent album, 69 Love...
Punk Might Be Dead – Reviewing Neck Deep’s October 9th Performance at the von Braun Center
Punk is a reactive, churning genre. The name ‘punk’ itself coopts the mocking insult that those who founded the genre in the 60s and 70s were called, seeking to accept that they are punks in that they are not the mainstream. For me, punk music is symbolic of...
String Cheese … how many times?! Happy Hula Everyone!
The weekend of Halloween is a weekend in which humans from all different backgrounds, all different upbringings, all different mindsets become like-minded for a short special period. The definition of this short special period: Suwanee Hulaween. I would be embarking...
My Weekend Under Kuroda’s Spaceship. An Alternate Reality. Phish. Nashville. 2023.
Hey guys, let’s start at the beginning. I do not think I have formally introduced myself yet. My name is Ben Belden. I am from Birmingham, Alabama. I am currently in my fourth ( and a half 😉 ) year at The University of Alabama. I love skiing, mountain biking, backpack...
Cash Cash takes Tuscaloosa
If you weren’t at Rounders On The Strip last Thursday, then you missed out on a truly fun concert experience! Cash Cash, an American electronic music trio from Roseland, New Jersey, and their openers, Segø and Meachie, brought their upbeat, enthusiastic energy to the...
UA’s very own Bailey Coats and her new music video “American Girl”
Bailey Coats, a 19-year-old rising superstar trying to become a role model to girls of all ages through her music. Her music video from her new song, “American Girl”, sends the message to young girls across the U.S. that you are always good enough. Bailey Coat’s...
Shaky Knees Music Festival Atlanta, Georgia May 8-10, 2015
Over the weekend, WVUA-FM attended Shaky Knees Music Festival in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. It was a great weekend for music, camaraderie, and relaxation. Enjoy this photo gallery from the festival and check back soon for several interviews! Clutch Death From Above...