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No Age's Drummer and Singer Dean Spunt performs on Oct. 13th at the Backroom at Colectivo

Honesty in Music: “People Helping People” review + No Age interview

Tom Oeffling, Marquette Radio On-Air Host October 18, 2022

Somewhere between ambient music, shoegaze, noise rock, and punk, lies No Age, LA juggernauts who are back after two years with a new album and a tour. Their new album out on Drag City, “People Helping...

Hippo Campus rocked Riverside Theater Sept. 26 as part of their tour promoting their third album.

REVIEW: Hippo Campus concert

Angelina Galullo, Arts and Entertainment Reporter October 12, 2022
Hippo Campus performed Sept. 26 at the Riverside Theater as part of the tour for their third album.
Pharoah Sanders playing saxophone

Remembering Pharoah Sanders’ rich musical legacy

Sam Baughn, Assistant Music Director October 9, 2022

Pharoah Sanders, an early pioneer of the free jazz movement, passed away Sept. 24, leaving behind a rich musical legacy of nearly 60 years of recordings and performances. His death comes nearly a year...

Alaniz first pitched the idea in the 707 Hub’s Brewed Ideas Challenge

MU Career Closet helps prepare students for employment

Hannah Hernandez, Assistant News Editor October 4, 2022
When she arrived at Marquette, Alaniz searched for a program that addressed the lack of resources for students that struggle with purchasing career attire, but she said she didn't find much. So, she created the Marquette Career Closet.
Djo's "Decide" released Sept. 16

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

Sam Baughn, Assistant Music Director 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, Assistant Music Director of 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, Sports Audio Producer 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, Arts and Entertainment Reporter 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, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Producer April 26, 2022
The Milwaukee stop is the tenth show of 48 concerts that will run until early July across North America and Europe.
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