It’s that time again where all your favorite music publications break down their favorite albums of the year. Instead of reading all of them, just trust your favorite WSUM DJs!     Antipop RTJ2 by …

As the year winds down, it is time to take stock of everything that has happened over the year. For us here at WSUM, this means looking back through all the music that has happened this year …

“I’m known for pounding the stage, I’m talking burning and cursing” – Killer Mike, “Banana Clipper” by Run The Jewels Known for the sheer volume and intensity of braggadocio  that Run The Jewels has committed to vinyl (or …

Warning: Do not pop this CD in while starting your 30 minute commute pre-caffeine fix. You may just fall asleep at the wheel. Its beautiful, but feels like one long hypnotizing lullaby. Bunyan is an English singer/songwriter who …

“Situation” opens the new album with a hearty guitar strum while boasting a beat that pushes this along with the greatest of ease. Fairchild’s edgy vocals skate across her acoustic guitar sound-scape with attitude and verve. “Hold …

Is there such a thing as Goth Folk? Because I think this might be it. Feather-Bright’s self-released album includes bits of lovely cello, haunting vocals, then a galvanic bass. In fact, don’t be fooled by the sweet …

Break Line is the musical from Yeasayer’s Anand Wilder and pianist Maxwell Kardon. The second track on the record, “Wedding Day”, is an understated, simple song with Wilder performing the lead vocal. It’s all very low-key until the …

Much like neon stretch pants and dangly earrings, 80s pop is clearly back in full effect. This album makes me want to take that wad bubble gum out of my mouth, stick it under my desk, jump up …

The album opens with the soothing sounds of “Happy”. With its relaxed rhythms and care-free approach, it’s the musical equivalent of a warm day in the sun with no shortage of good times or good company. A …

Vive Wisconsin! Dead Horses, a bluegrass band from Oshkosh, delivers toe-tapping good ole’ country by way of fiddle, mandolin, guitar, double bass and the amazing old soul voice of Sarah Vos, evocative of First Aid Kit’s Klara Soderberg. …

This Friday the Majestic stage will host the tag-team champion of the underground rap world, Run The Jewels. Returning to Madison following the release of their free LP, RTJ2 (download it here), the …

Over the past week or so you may have noticed a new button under the “Search Playlist” button and “Now Playing/Just Played” box labeled “Spinitron Playlist”. The more curious of our listeners may have already discovered that …