5 Reasons why Nobody Beats the Biz (Besides Just a Friend)
We already know it’s wrong to friendzone Biz Markie. As the precursor to the post-quake. This blogger offers 5 more reasons why. 1. He Keeps it Real Biz Markie covers real topics that affect real...
View ArticleWhy October 29th Is Gonna Be Amazing
Next week is easily the best week of music releases so far this year. While most weeks may have one or two big releases, this next week has so many interesting listens for fans of all genres, a few of...
View ArticleA Look at Two New Songs from Beck’s Upcoming LP “Morning Phase”
Beck has been in extended hiatus since 2008′s Modern Guilt. Of course, he hasn’t been entirely dormant; he’s been producing, working on his own label, collaborating with people as diverse as Jack White...
View ArticleHumble Opinion on Modest Mouse
Over the past month, Modest Mouse has released two singles off of their highly anticipated upcoming album, Strangers to Ourselves. It has been nearly eight years since the release of their last...
View ArticleWow That’s Neat
Last Sunday I had the opportunity to host a phone interview with Neat—a lo-fi, shred-happy, punk band starting to make a name for themselves down in Southern Louisiana. Neat’s unrelenting fuzzy sound...
View ArticleRTJ Let the Cat out of the Bag
Winners of WRVU’s 2014 Album of the Year Contest, rap duo Run the Jewels has been no stranger to critical acclaim since the release of Run the Jewels 2 last year. Killer Mike and El-P have not dropped...
View ArticleAlex Turner and Miles Kane back with The Last Shadow Puppets revival
I think it is safe to say that we all had that one band at one point in our lives that really got us into music. The one band that made us go, “Wow, so that’s how listening to music is supposed to...
View Article5 Reasons why Nobody Beats the Biz (Besides Just a Friend)
We already know it’s wrong to friendzone Biz Markie. As the precursor to the post-quake. This blogger offers 5 more reasons why. 1. He Keeps it Real Biz Markie covers real topics that […]
View ArticleWhy October 29th Is Gonna Be Amazing
Next week is easily the best week of music releases so far this year. While most weeks may have one or two big releases, this next week has so many […]
View ArticleA Look at Two New Songs from Beck’s Upcoming LP “Morning Phase”
Beck has been in extended hiatus since 2008’s Modern Guilt. Of course, he hasn’t been entirely dormant; he’s been producing, working on his own label, collaborating with people as diverse […]
View ArticleFilling the Gaps in Rolling Loud SoCal’s Lineup
It took Rolling Loud Festival less than three years to become the largest Hip-Hop festival in the world. After three consecutive sold out festivals in Miami, FL, co-founders Tariq Cherif […]
View ArticleWhitney’s Julien Ehrlich x WRVU
We caught up with Whitney’s Julien Ehrlich to talk about their upcoming tour kicking off tomorrow in Nashville, pre-show rituals, the next LP, and an exciting collection of demos to […]
View ArticleLet’s Not Act Like Lil Pump Doesn’t Know What He’s Doing
There’s no denying that Soundcloud has become the birthing ground for new hiphop artists. Some of the biggest names today, Chance the Rapper and Lil Uzi Vert to name two, […]
View ArticleShakey Graves Releases The Sleep EP Ahead of Upcoming Album
Alejandro Rose-Garcia, better known by stage name Shakey Graves, has long since been an Austin icon. A self-proclaimed ‘Texas gentleman,’ his prophetic lyrics and unapologetic DIY sound have earned his...
View ArticleBUKU Music + Art Project: Top 5 Anticipated Acts
With BUKU fast approaching, we at WRVU would like to highlight some of our favorite acts performing in New Orleans. The lineup this year is as strong as it is […]
View ArticleFebruary Singles, Forthcoming Albums
With another month, comes another wave of new singles and album announcements. Explore some of February’s highlights and preview upcoming LPs with this selected list of new songs, courtesy of […]
View ArticleWin tickets to Lorde, Run the Jewels, & Mitski!: CONTEST OVER
You want Lorde tickets. We know. Here’s the first clue: Where are you most likely to find melodrama on campus? Go to that location to find the next clue! Oh, and […]
View ArticleThe First Ever Breakaway Nashville
This past weekend I had the absolute thrill of attending the first ever Breakaway Nashville. Typically held in Ohio, North Carolina, and Michigan, this was the first year the festival […]
View ArticleLucy DK’s Premier Music Video is just as Dramatic as its Name
Dropping at this very moment, WRVU has the great pleasure of releasing Lucy DK’s premiere music video, “Drama”! Inspired by the stigma that surrounds women who challenge problematic aspects of...
View ArticleCatch us at Pitchfork Music Fest!
Three things in this life are certain: death, taxes, and the fact that Pitchfork Music Festival will boast the most eclectic, value-packed lineup of the year. In 2019, this proves no exception. With a...
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