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Progressions in Jazz in the 21st Century
After plateauing during the '80s and '90s, jazz has evolved in several directions since the start of the 21st century.

Paul Taylor
Nov 17


November AOTM #1: III by BADBADNOTGOOD
BADBADNOTGOOD balance engaging tension and ambiance to create a moody mix of hip hop beats and jazz fusion.

Paul Taylor
Nov 17


October AOTM #2: Trisagion
The one-man-band melds the melody of black and doom metal to create a uniquely melancholic sound.

Paul Taylor
Oct 29


Tchaikovsky's Tongue-In-Cheek Suicide Note
Tchaikovsky's final symphony is one big enigma. Exactly as planned.

Paul Taylor
Oct 23


October AOTM #1: Blush Music
Wovenhand capitalized on smothering atmosphere to create a new vision for Gothic Country.

Paul Taylor
Oct 14


The Tiny World of Comic Book Music
An exploration of comics-related music in it's many forms.

Paul Taylor
Oct 6


September AOTM #2: Symbolic
The singularly most popular and most critically acclaimed death metal album in existence.

Paul Taylor
Oct 1


The Mountain Goats and Their Bleeding Hearts on Stage — Live at The Majestic
The Mountain Goats and their Bleeding Hearts on Stage

Chelsea Bossert
Oct 1


September AOTM #1: Luv(sic) Hexalogy
A collection of Nujabes and Shing02's collaborations serves as the perfect eulogy to the producer.

Paul Taylor
Sep 20


August AOTM: Bend Beyond by Woods
Short and bitter-sweet psych-folk perfect for the late summer.

Paul Taylor
Aug 23


OSHEAGA: a Year in Review
OSHEAGA , OSHEAGA website During the summer of 2024, WXOU was given the opportunity to attend Canada’s biggest music festival; OSHEAGA....

Maya Kirksey
Aug 12


Big Time Rush: Gen Z Nostalgia Revamped
A review of Big Time Rush's most recent stop at Pine Knob.

Maya Kirksey
Aug 12


Australia's King Gizzard Leaves Spotify
Psychedelic rock band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard pull catalogue from Spotify over CEO's AI technology military investments.

Paul Taylor
Jul 30


Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Vocalist, Dead at 76
The Prince of Darkness has passed on, but his music will live on forever.
Matt Weed
Jul 22


Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath Conclude Their Music Making Careers with “Back to the Beginning” Concert
The Prince of Darkness takes the stage one last time.
Matt Weed
Jul 8


2025's Most Surprising Comeback
30 years since their last album, and Deadguy have returned to reclaim their throne.

Paul Taylor
Jul 8


What's Going on With Stoner Rock?
An exploration into a recently developing subgenre.

Paul Taylor
Apr 23


An Evening with Richard Patrick
April 6th, 2025 WXOU 88.3 FM - Static w/ DJ Matt Ammons DJ Matt: And we are back here on Static, WXOU 88.3 FM. You just heard Hey Man,...

Matt Ammons
Apr 19


Stoner Metal: A History
A comprehensive run-down of the many albums and artists which shaped stoner metal.

Paul Taylor
Apr 10


March AOTM #2: Antiphon by Alfa Mist
Alfa Mists liquid smooth debut, features an array of interesting instrumentation.

Paul Taylor
Mar 30
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