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Djos Decide released Sept. 16

REVIEW: Djo’s ‘Decide’ is an 80’s enthused synth-pop trip through young adulthood

Sam Baughn, General Manager for Marquette Radio September 25, 2022
Djo began with the release of the album  "Twenty Twenty." Three years later, Djo’s 'Decide’ is a robust and consistent follow-up project that reworks 80’s synth wave and indie rock elements in exciting ways. 
President Lovell is interviewed in the Marquette Radio studio.

President Lovell shares his Favorite Songs from Summer 2022

Rashad Alexander, Marquette Radio Music Director September 6, 2022
Inspired by Obama's summer time tradition, Marquette University Radio interviewed University President Michael Lovell to showcase his favorite songs of the summer. His playlist includes songs from The Killers, Imagine Dragons, The 1975 and The Strokes.
Holy Pinto gears up to play a set at Lilliput Records.

The beginning of a new chapter: Lilliput Records Grand Opening

Emily Bittman, General Manager of Marquette Radio August 27, 2022
August 19 marked the official grand opening of Lilliput Records on the East Side of Milwaukee. Owners Tanner Musgrove and Brian Kirk began as employees of the Exclusive Company, but upon hearing the news that the popular record store was closing for good, the two made a pact to keep the store going.
Kendrick Lamar performs Mirror on Aug. 18 at Fiserv Forum.

Review: Kendrick Lamar brings performance art to Milwaukee

Sam Baughn, General Manager for Marquette Radio August 25, 2022
After a 5 year hiatus, Kendrick Lamar returned on May 13th with the release of his album Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers. Just weeks later he announced the Big Steppers Tour, and began his first wave of performances in years. Milwaukee's very own Fiserv Forum hosted the tour on Aug. 18.
Scam Likely performs first at the Colectivo Back Room.

Review: Social Cig takes front stage at the Back Room

Emily Bittman, General Manager of Marquette Radio August 21, 2022
"CHEESEHEAD" debuted Saturday, Aug. 20 and features nine brand-new tracks centering around the upbringing of lead singer, Parker Schultz, in Wisconsin. To commemorate the release of his album, Schultz invited local bands Scam Likely and Bug Moment to share the stage with him.

YEAZEL: Finding my voice

Matt Yeazel April 26, 2022

I knew right away from the start of my time at Marquette that I wanted to join the Wire, but I never could have dreamed where it would take me over the course of four years.  I learned about the...

Wolfe Ramsay set up an impromptu music studio in his dorm in Mashuda Hall.

Song-filled students

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Production Director April 26, 2022
Songwriting was never something Tobisch had an interest in. On the other hand, Ramsay has been making music since high school. 
Olivia Rodrigo performed at The Rave April 19.

REVIEW: ‘The Sour Tour’ – teen angst experience

Patrick Curran, MUTV Arts & Entertainment Multimedia Journalist April 26, 2022
The Milwaukee stop is the tenth show of 48 concerts that will run until early July across North America and Europe.

Rashad’s Records: The Kid LAROI is his own worst enemy on ‘Thousand Miles’

Rashad Alexander, Arts and Entertainment Assistant Editor April 26, 2022
April 22 finally saw the release of the song, as he explained in an Instagram caption of how the track came to be.
RKS performed at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

REVIEW: Rainbow Kitten Surprise concert

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Production Director April 19, 2022
RKS has a few songs that you might recognize from TikTok such as “Cocaine Jesus.” The North Carolina natives are known for combining indie pop with folk-rock alongside meaningful lyrics.

REVIEW: Miley Cyrus caught fans’ ‘ATTENTION’ with first live album

Jolan Kruse, Arts and Entertainment Reporter April 12, 2022
Miley Cyrus' rocker-chic era is officially kicking off with her first live album titled “ATTENTION: MILEY LIVE.”

Rashad’s Records: Fivio Foreign breaks through on debut album ‘B.I.B.L.E’

Rashad Alexander, Arts and Entertainment Assistant Editor April 11, 2022
Finally, after guest appearances for artists like King Von and Roddy Ricch, the rising New York rapper's debut project arrived on April 8.
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