The Edge

Cold War Kids released there fifth studio album just last week. Reviews have stated that people feel as if their music has been revamped again and is ready for radio.  A lot have noted that they once again hit a new creative sound. After their strong debut album, Robbers and Cowards, many believe that their popularity began to drop off. The opening tracks, “All This Can Be Yours” a strong piano ballad , “First,” a great clap-along tune, and “Hot Coals” a strong classic piece, highlight all of the bands musical strengths.  A contributing factor may be well partially due to the newer members who are formally from the band, Modest Mouse.  Dann Gallucci, former Modest Mouse guitarist, and Joe Plummer, former drummer, have brought a lot to the                                                                table & are shaping the way to a promising future for the band.

WSUW would like to thank everyone who was involved with Homecoming this year; we couldn’t have done it without you!!  We would also like to congratulate every organization that was involved and won events.  Our Blues Brothers theme helped keep everyone in the Homecoming spirit!  Brad Miller and Ethan Wakefield were “the most dangerous combination since Nitro and Glycerin” throughout the entire week.  The Blues Brothers were spotted rocking out on stage at the variety show and cruising through the parade! If you didn’t make it to the variety show, our set can be found on our Facebook page. 91.7 placed first in the variety show!! Come check out the new plaque that will be hanging up in the office soon! If you want one of our super cool T-shirts, stop into the office, they are $5!

Troye Sivan released his album TRXYE, and it is one to note.  The 19 year old Youtuber/ singer-songwriter has been signed to Universal Music and is the works of another studio album already.  His five-song EP includes the single, “Happy Little Pill,” which is an excellent example of what the Australian artist is capable of.   The song is also noted for its gold certification in Australia.  The single additionally debuted iTunes No. 1 spot.  Additionally, the album debuted the Billboard 200 at No. 5.  Sivan is also known for his song, “The Fault in Our Stars,” which he wrote in honor the the book written by John Green.  Another fun fact about Troye is his recent status of one of Time Magazine’s “Most Influential Teenagers” for this year.  Sivan will be an artist to watch as he continues along in his career!

Today is College Radio Day!  Those of us at 91.7 The Edge are celebrating all the exciting things about college radio.   Since 2011, CRD raises awareness, internationally to the cutting edge music being played on our station and others across the globe.  Stations like ours provide the public with people with music with out commercial constraints, in this strongly marketed platform.  Here at The Edge, our on-air DJ’s put in many hours a week to provide listeners  quality programming that we are proud of.  According to founders of CRD,  “College radio is the only free live medium brave enough to play unsigned, local, and independent artists on a regular basis. Indeed, many famous and successful bands today, owe their initial break to being played on college radio. Put simply, college radio is an important part of the media landscape because of its unique and fearless programming.”  More than 30 countries have stations that are participating this day, so tune in to 91.7 The Edge to help us celebrate College Radio Day!