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WVAU Web Presents: An Interview with Petalbyte
Petalbyte’s <10>< (“fish") is the first installment in a three-part concept album following a fish lady trying to get her music heard by the humans above the surface. Glitchy, bright, and bursting with effects, it is a gem of electro- and hyperpop, with...
recent posts
Oasis’ Supersonic Return
Nearly two decades after a backstage feud brought one of England’s most iconic rock bands to an end, Oasis’ long-awaited return has reignited a cultural phenomenon many thought had been left in the 90s. The band’s new documentary captured the nostalgia and scale of...
A Better Oblivion: Rethinking Concert Culture
Rediscovering the intimacy of live music at Phoebe Bridgers’ phone-free Lost Weekend Tour in Washington, D.C. Nowadays, it can feel strange to experience something without taking a picture of it. There’s this constant urge to document, to post, to prove you were...
The Kids Yearn For Millennial Optimism
From the resurgence of indie-sleaze aesthetics to a renewed interest in early-2010s indie-pop and electronic music, the current cultural landscape seems to be more and more preoccupied with the late 2000s and 2010s. For Gen Z, an era they may only remember vaguely, or...
in the press
Concert Preview: Freak Slug @ The Atlantis on 11/11
Freak Slug is headed to the Atlantis next Wednesday, November 11, to tour her new album “Amulet”. The Manchester-bred Indie Rock, Grunge Pop artist has been touring in Europe as of late and DC is the first US stop on the tour. “Amulet” is her second LP and it boasts a...
Concert Preview: Sadurn @ The Atlantis on 11/9
A surprise to no one, but Philly’s got another alt-country-folk-rock band that I can’t get enough of. Sadurn jumped off the page with their 2022 debut album Radiator, and call me a glutton for punishment because since then I’ve been impatiently awaiting more of their...
Fake Punks Take On Turnstile
You know the story. Turnstile is a hardcore punk group formed in Baltimore, Maryland, in 2010. Led by the energetic frontman Brendan Yates, they occupy a unique space in the history of American hardcore music. After years of gritty, orthodox hardcore, they pivoted...
upcoming events
Psychedelic Rock Show 10/23 @ Battelle
WVAU is proud to present Argo and the Violet Queens with support from Shame Shame and Ajola.
Join us for a night of psychedelic indie rock, groovy grunge, and good vibes with the local scene. October 23, Doors at 7:30 PM, Music at 8:00 PM @ Battelle






