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Michigan State University Student Radio

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

Michigan State University Student Radio

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

Michigan State University Student Radio

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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Playlist | Devious, With Elements of Silly Goose

Entertainment Team November 12, 2023

Have you ever wanted to commit a bit of mischief? Or perhaps, you needed to feel satisfaction that could only be brought on by commitment to defective, devious, divisive and delicious misdoings. Well,...

Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door | “Knockin” by MJ Lenderman

Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door | “Knockin” by MJ Lenderman

Ian Randall, Writer/Volunteer November 12, 2023

MJ Lenderman came out of nowhere and took my ears by complete surprise. In fact, he exposed me to an interesting new genre and sound: indie twang. Lenderman creates slow, indie-fueled rock songs and ballads...

This Guy Sounds Familiar | “Flexorcist” by The Voidz

This Guy Sounds Familiar | “Flexorcist” by The Voidz

Violet Sanford, Writer/Volunteer November 11, 2023

When considering the indie-rock landscape, one of the first bands that comes to mind for many is The Strokes. And for good reason — Is This It and Room on Fire are arguably two of the greatest albums...

Brother Elsey perform at El Club Detroit during their 2023 fall tour.

“Just the Start” | Brother Elsey Concert Review + Interview

Gabby Nelson, Entertainment Editorial Assistant November 11, 2023

If you’ve ever attended a concert with a small audience, you know it can be awkward. Like the dance floor at a conservative wedding, everything is a bit too intimate and no one really knows what to do...

Impact Top 10s: Albums by Indigenous Artists for New Listeners

Impact Top 10s: Albums by Indigenous Artists for New Listeners

Ashe Burr, Writer/Volunteer November 10, 2023

November is a month to honor Indigenous peoples across the nation. The honorary month was first created as Native American Awareness Week in 1976, authored by physicist Jerry C. Elliott High Eagle. It...

Native American Impact in Metal | “Trial by Fire” by Testament

Native American Impact in Metal | “Trial by Fire” by Testament

Alex Jimenez-Vega, Writer/Volunteer November 9, 2023

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, I believe it is important to highlight the achievements of Native Americans in music. Testament is a band that has over the years become one of the most influential...

Impact Mixtape | “Pure Fuel” by Ian Randall

Impact Mixtape | “Pure Fuel” by Ian Randall

Ian Randall, Writer/Volunteer November 8, 2023

I love playing my guitar. It’s the one thing that truly shuts my brain off and can be used as a creative outlet and an escape from my grueling daily tasks. There are few things that compare, and I'm...

A Collab to Remember | “A Night to Remember” by beabadoobee and Laufey

A Collab to Remember | “A Night to Remember” by beabadoobee and Laufey

Noelle Simonelli, Writer/Voluntee November 7, 2023

The world of hopeless romantics was taken by storm a mere couple of weeks ago as indie love ballad queens beabadoobee and Laufey announced they would be releasing a duet. Laufey and beabadoobee have been...

This Week in Music History | Nov. 6-12

This Week in Music History | Nov. 6-12

Ian Randall, Ryan McMillan, and Alex Jimenez-Vega November 6, 2023

I would have to argue that everyone knows at least one Led Zeppelin song — at least one. And chances are that song came from Led Zeppelin IV. Led Zeppelin released Led Zeppelin IV on Nov. 8, 1971,...

Peace and Comfort in Simplicity | “Lavender” by Clairo

Peace and Comfort in Simplicity | “Lavender” by Clairo

Ashley Morgan, Writer/Volunteer November 6, 2023

Nothing warms my heart in the colder months like a pleasant song, and Clairo’s “Lavender” is no exception. The bedroom pop artist released the surprise single exclusively to Bandcamp on Oct. 19.,...

Retro Flare | “Jesus Bathroom” by Toledo

Retro Flare | “Jesus Bathroom” by Toledo

Ian Randall, Writer/Volunteer November 5, 2023

The first thing I thought when I listened to this song was, “How did Toledo create a sound like Beck, a flair like Tame Impala and a retro feel like the 1975?” And that’s what I love about this...

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Playlist | Songs for chopping wood

Entertainment Team November 5, 2023

As the sun beats down on you, you being to perspire in your red flannel, swinging your axe to split your fifth piece of wood. Chopping wood might not be a chore performed by most people nowadays because...

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