BY: NICO BACIC I discovered MUNYA’s music while listening to one of my favorite radio stations back home, and I instantly fell in love with her music. Because of this, I was waiting with great anticipation for her sophomore album, …

Every Tuesday, WSUM’s Music Director, Claire, chooses new releases to add to our music library. Here are some recent highlights, presented by the station’s Music Journalism Club. Little Simz, Drop 7 HIGHLIGHT TRACKS: “Mood Swings,” “Fever,” “Torch” GENRE: Dance, alternative …

BY: RAZAN HAMADEH Born September 25, 1995, Ryan Beatty is an indie singer and songwriter born and raised in America. Getting his start at none other than Radio Disney, he was on his way to becoming a mainstream teen heartthrob …

Madcity Music (Photo by Lily Spanbauer) History repeated itself, when young people in Madison and beyond created a resurgence in the popularity of vinyl records. Young Madisonians and music experts believed that the medium’s artistic value, tangibility and ability to …

BY: CHRISTOPHER NORCROSS Combining catchy melodies with honest, unapologetic lyrics, Liz Phair championed the 90s and early 2000s as a leader in the indie rock scene.  Attracting controversy and fans alike, it’s no question that Liz Phair knows how to grab attention.

BY: MAYA MORENO Ritt Momney performed at The Majestic on Saturday, November 11th and his stage presence evoked an incredible amount of energy and feedback from the crowd. His musicianship stood out throughout his set as he performed various songs …

BY: ALEX GERSHMAN This past Saturday, October 21st, I had the privilege of seeing one of my favorite artists, Colter Wall, perform at the Sylvee — and he did not disappoint. I’ve been a big fan of Colter for a while, and his unique and skillful guitar playing combined with his deep and distinct voice made for a wonderful show.

By Abbey Handel Bryce Vine’s performance at the Sylvee on Thursday, September 21st, was nothing short of a musical delight. With his catchy tunes and captivating stage presence, he treated the audience to a concert that was simple yet enjoyable. …

BY: ANNA THOMPSON The first thing you need to know about the Father John Misty/Head and The Heart show at the Sylvee is that it was five hours long. The second is that I invented a game to play in between sets called “Find Guys Who Look Like Father John Misty At The Father John Misty Show,” which we gave up almost immediately because it was way too easy.

BY: Cole Downing For anyone that enjoys chill soul and R&B music, listening to something upbeat and catchy or grooving to some harder hitting baselines and guitar solos, you can most definitely find what you’re looking for inside the growing catalog of up-and-coming artist Devon Gilfillian.

Amany chats with Mandy, Indiana about their creative process, why they’re okay with being misunderstood by most people and how their live performances help them communicate with their listeners.

Every Tuesday at WSUM, our Music Director, Amany, chooses her favorite new releases to add to our music library. Here are this month’s favorites, presented to you by WSUM’s Music Journalism Club.