The Nate Chung Project

On this episode of The Music Room, WVUD had the opportunity to speak with Nate Chung and Casey Dawson, two out of the four members, from The Nate Chung Project. Throughout the interview, we were able to get perspective on what it’s like to be a full-time college student with an unpredictable schedule while still managing to record music for your band. The two were able to explain to us how they all came together and what’s next for the band following graduation.

Listen to the Interview

The Nate Chung Project, recorded on November 16, 2017. Aired on December 12 2017.
32:31
62.4 MB

About the Band

The Nate Chung Project is an acoustic rock band made up of four members: Nate Chung, Casey Dawson, Sean Horan, and Frank Dwyer. The band came together in the Spring of 2017 at The College of Holy Cross and has been recording music together ever since. Nate Chung, the main vocalist from the band, first started fooling around with music in middle school but began to take it more seriously in high school. While attending The College of Holy Cross in Worcester Massachusetts, the band has been preforming at many local establishments and college events. Recently, they recorded their first album and it’s now streaming on Spotify and iTunes and has received great feedback.

The Music

  • Artist / Track / Album / Year
  • The Nate Chung Project / 23rd & I / Dreaming / 2017
  • The Nate Chung Project / Dreaming / Dreaming / 2017
  • The Nate Chung Project / Taking Off to See the World / Dreaming / 2017

Credits
Richard Gordon: Producer, Audio Engineer, Co-host
Ryan Thornton: Co-host
Nicole Parr: Web Page Author & Audio Editor

CresHENdo A Capella

CresHENdo A Capella’s Fall 2017 photoshoot. Photograph taken by Kristina Demou.

This week on The Music Room, we visited UD’s a capella group CresHENdo to learn more about the quirky group and talk about their upcoming fall semester concert. We talked with senior and president Leah Blachman, junior and music director John Quigley, and senior Brian Rubin about what they love about the group. CresHENdo is a co-ed a capella group made up of 16 talented UD students. The group mainly sings music from popular artists, with a good throwback song every now and then.

Get ready to watch Mario, Princess Peach, Yoshi, and your other favorite Nintendo characters at CresHENdo’s fall concert, NinHENdo, on Friday, December 8, 2017. The concert starts at 7pm in Pearson Hall. Tickets are $3 for UD students, and $5 for non-UD students.

The Interview

CresHENdo interview
16:29
30.1 MB
CresHENdo A Capella, recorded on November 30 2017, aired on December 5, 2017. Due to copyright restrictions, abbreviated versions of each songs are in the podcast version.

The Music

Artist Track Album Year
CresHENdo I’m Still Standing (feat. John Quigley) Too Low for Zero by Elton John 1983
CresHENdo Islands (feat. Hannah Stetson & Leah Blachman) The Blessed Unrest by Sara Bareills 2013
CresHENdo Sunday Candy (feat. Sean Scanlon & Jackie Cotumaccio) Surf by Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment 2015

 


Credits:
Sam O’Donnell: Producer, co-host, recording engineer, web page author
Allison Delaney: Co-host, recording engineer, audio editor

Tiny Hueman: Philly’s Newest Alt Rock Powerhouse

For Philly-based five piece Tiny Hueman,
2017 has been a busy year. This year alone, the band fully solidified their lineup, released their first EP, Shallow, and played shows from Philadelphia to New York, including the first annual Philly Music Fest at the World Cafe Live this past September.

On November 24, Tiny Hueman released their sophomore EP, Drift, through New Noise Magazine. Experimenting with texture, instrumentation, and rhythm, Tiny Hueman successfully combines the brightness of indie rock with heavy alternative sounds. Dustin Miller and Vinny Vaccaro’s dynamic guitar riffs effortlessly blend with the driving rhythms of drummer Kevin Miller and bassist Josh Halberstadt, all rounded out by Richie Hollahan’s melodic and powerful vocal lines. Drift is an impressive work that establishes Tiny Hueman’s endurance in a densely packed Philadelphia music scene — just ask Circa Survive frontman Anthony Green.

Days before the release, Tiny Hueman stopped by The Music Room to perform in the WVUD lounge and talk with Liz about the new EP, their inspirations, and their collaboration and growth as a band.

Listen to the Interview

Tiny Hueman, recorded November 10, 2017, aired November 28, 2017.
34:33
66.3 MB

The Music

Artist Song Source
Tiny Hueman Hollowhead WVUD Session, November 10, 2017
Tiny Hueman Kate WVUD Session, November 10, 2017
Tiny Hueman Shallow WVUD Session, November 10, 2017
Tiny Hueman RIO WVUD Session, November 10, 2017
Tiny Hueman Stay Awake WVUD Session, November 10, 2017

Credits
Liz Webb: Producer, Host, Audio Engineer, Audio Editor, Web Page Author
Katie Mazur: Production Assistant
Sam O’Donnell: Production Assistant
Emily Webb: Production Assistant