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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

88th Academy Award Winners in Music

88th Academy Award Winners in Music

Claire Postelli February 29, 2016

2016 brings about the 88th annual Academy Awards. It’s been a tumultuous year for award shows. From Leonardo DiCaprio finally winning an oscar, ending the long-standing meme that spawned as he struggled...

Easier Said | Sunflower Bean

Easier Said | Sunflower Bean

Sarah Dropsey February 29, 2016

“Easier Said” provides a perfect example of everything that Sunflower Bean’s recent album, Human Ceremony, embodies. Whimsical vocals from bassist Julia Cummings croon over a set of simplistic...

Kanye West | The Life of Pablo

Kanye West | The Life of Pablo

Max Johnston February 25, 2016

My name is Max Johnston, and I'm a frenzied Kanye West fanatic. "Hi, Max." Kanye's music has a direct line to my attitude and his behavior has a direct line to my actions. Neurons fire through my...

Three Packs A Day | Courtney Barnett

Three Packs A Day | Courtney Barnett

Nitish Pahwa February 23, 2016

In the midst of a chilly winter, Courtney Barnett has blessed us with a summery ode to the most beloved of packaged foods: ramen noodles. We’ve all been there before. As broke college students, it...

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Meeting Deadlines with PHOX’s Matt Holmen

Daniel Rayzel February 22, 2016

On Friday, February 19, PHOX performed at Holland’s historic Knickerbocker Theatre as part of two Midwestern dates that week. I sat down with lead guitarist Matt Holmen to talk about plush caterpillars...

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Over & Under | Isolation Drills v. Vampire on Titus

John Charron February 22, 2016

Over & Under is Impact’s series on new albums that received questionable feedback. Just one week ago, the seminal indie-rock band Guided By Voices announced that they are reuniting to headline Calgary’s...

Potential end of SoundCloud

Potential end of SoundCloud

Aaron Roberts February 19, 2016

SoundCloud released its financial reports this month and immediately speculations of its end are being discussed. The reports reveal that SoundCloud has lost over 70 million dollars the past two years,...

Arcadia | The Kite String Tangle

Arcadia | The Kite String Tangle

Diamond Henry February 18, 2016

Oh, look, it’s February, the month of love. Not to be a somber Sally here, but today’s jam is not going to be about that. “Arcadia” by the Aussie-based musician The Kite String Tangle is about...

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Torch and Twang | The Record Company

Daniel Rayzel February 16, 2016

Tonight on The Progressive Torch and Twang... Hear our artist interview with Chris Vos of The Record Company at 9 p.m., along with tracks from their new LP! New music strolls through at 10 p.m. from...

Kanye West releases new album in most Kanye way possible

Nitish Pahwa February 16, 2016

Kanye Showcases The Life of Pablo in the Most Kanye Way Possible The wait for Kanye West’s latest album was full of excitement and trepidation. Truly, The Life of Pablo earns the award for the most...

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Cults | Always Forever

Andrew Becker February 15, 2016

Off Cults' 2013 sophomore album, Static, is this entrancing crush fueled dream. "Always Forever" stands out as the third track to kickstart goosebumps, emotions and a lulled out wave to wash over you....

MO POP Festival | VIP Ticket Giveaway

MO POP Festival | VIP Ticket Giveaway

Erica Marra February 10, 2016

Impact 89FM is giving you the chance to win a pair of VIP passes to MO POP Festival by submitting an entry to our contest! All entries will be posted on our Facebook page on Feb. 25 for our listeners...

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