2015 AOTY: Round 2
After an incredible Round 1 voter participation, it’s safe to say these winners definitely deserved their victory (credit to Will Doran). Now it’s time to see which albums will make it to the...
View Article2015 AOTY: Semifinal Round
We’ve narrowed it down to four semi-finalists (credit to Will Doran), so we’re nearly there! It’s crucial we get this right so vote below to see who goes on to the next round. Vote Here
View Article2015 AOTY Winner
As mom used to tell me, the best things in life are worth waiting for. The 2015 Album of the Year Tournament Crowning of the Champion is no exception, and I am happy to announce that we have our...
View ArticleThe Life of Kanye West’s Career
(Written by Corey McCloud and Linzy Scott) Nobody will ever imitate Kanye West. Not even Kanye himself. With the release of his most recent effort, Life of Pablo, the eclectic rapper-producer megastar...
View ArticleWRVU’s Top 10 Mom&Dad Music
Many of us owe our first musical experiences to good ol’ mom and dad. Every generation has its musical highs and lows, but sometimes there comes along an artist that […]
View ArticleUncovering the Secrets Behind Rozwell Kid
As I walked up to the Exit/In an hour before doors were set to open, to my surprise a sizable line was already beginning to form in front of the […]
View ArticleWRVU Presents: Top 10 Songs of 2015
With 2015 in the books, it’s time to look back at the year and see what songs stood out and are worth carrying into 2016. After tallying up the numbers, […]
View Article2015 Album of the Year Tournament: Round 1
The time has come to see who will take the esteemed WRVU Album of the Year title from last year’s winner, Run the Jewels. 2015 had it’s fair share of […]
View ArticleTop 8 Radio Hits of 2014
Although WRVU takes pride in supporting local artists and showing love to less popular musicians, we aren’t living under a rock. 2014 had its fair share of compelling hits on mainstream radio, and we...
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 ArticleMore Humble Opinions on More Modest Mouse
Two weeks ago, I reviewed Modest Mouse’s two releases off of their upcoming album, Strangers to Ourselves, now set to release on March 17th. This past week, the band dropped another single, “The Best...
View ArticleEven More Humble Opinions on Even More Modest Mouse
For those of you keeping track, yes, this is the third Modest Mouse article I have written in a row. If that may seem weird to you all, imagine how I feel. Little did I know 4 weeks ago, when I first...
View ArticleModest Mouse Returns with the Satisfying Strangers to Ourselves
In the first seven years of the new millennium, Modest Mouse released their most critically acclaimed album The Moon and Antarctica (2000), their most popular song “Float On” (2004), and an album that...
View ArticleSharks’ Teeth Bring Their Synths to WRVU
On Thursday, March 12th I had the pleasure of hosting Sharks’ Teeth— a synthesizer enthusiast band hailing from New Orleans. The group played several songs over the course of the hour, and we were also...
View ArticleDeath Grips Release “Final” Album
After months of anticipation, Death Grips’ second half of their final two-part album, The Powers that B, is finally available to the public. Entitled Jenny Death, this album was uploaded to YouTube...
View ArticleThis is Neat
Last Sunday I hosted a phone interview with Neat—a lo-fi, punk band from Southern Louisiana. Neat’s unrelenting fuzzy sound and rich guitar harmonies bring us back to a time when bands like Dinosaur...
View ArticleIn Loving Memory: Summer 2015
Fall is almost here and we have nearly been in school for a month. As we come to terms with all this change, the staff writers here at WRVU have decided to give one last ode to the albums we were...
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 ArticleWRVU’s Top 10 Most Anticipated Concerts
Living in Nashville can be hard. With so many tempting concerts, at times it is difficult choosing between that $40 ticket to the Ryman or food for the next week. However, every once in a while a...
View ArticleWRVU Presents: WBBQ
WRVU is hosting its first ever “WBBQ” event today from 1-4pm. Come down to Highland Quad to hear some nostalgic hits from rock n’ roll as you feast on some bbq! To get you all started, we have a...
View ArticleIn-Studio With Linear Downfall
Last week WRVU’s Travis Weaver sat down with Nashville’s very own, Linear Downfall. Listen to the full interview below, and check out their experimental tunes right here! [soundcloud...
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