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by Anthony Spitery

As the semester wraps up, and final exams loom around the corner, many of you may be looking for some chill upbeat music to relax to when doing your homework, studying, or getting in those final projects. Well my friends, have I got a band for you!

Cake is a 90′s alternative rock/indie band. Their jazz roots and killer guitar and vocal combinations make for a truly unique sound unlike no other. Their secret? A trumpet player! That’s right! Never before will you hear such catchy melodies that boast loudly on a level of geeky coolness that isn’t matched by anyone ever before or since. 

I always thought of the trumpet to be a dorky instrument, but hearing these guys push boundaries and seemingly mix the blends of pop, rock and jazz...well I have to say they are truly a rare gem of pure personality and musicianship that spreads an elemental wave of fire beyond all logic and reason. It reminds me of something truly unique that only comes around once in a little while, but I feel like anyone can get hooked on this band’s style. I feel like only Red Hot Chilli Peppers comes close to their level of something that is groundbreaking and different.

If you’re looking for a 90′s band that captures the geeky charm of Weezer, the musicianship of The Doors, the catchy feel-good energy of Smash Mouth, Counting Crows, or Bare Naked Ladies, then this band is it! They also do AMAZING covers, with the covers of I Will Survive and The Guitar Man being my favorites. I never thought Gloriana Taylors I will survive would ever turn into a jam of mine, but these guys know how to rock it. See for yourself! Here’s my pics of 10 of my most favorite songs! A little slice of Cake...from me!

by Nick Marcellino

     Greta Van fleet is a new rock band that surfaced into top charts in 2017, and they have blown up rapidly on radio, social media, T.V. etc. Most of their singles are on the Billboard top 100 charts and they have already made the top 10 in mainstream rock charts twice in the last year. Their concerts get sold out quickly, and their success is a raging fire re-igniting the rock scene across America.  With all of this going on, the band hasn’t even released a full debut album yet. Greta Van Fleet has four band members in total. Josh and Jake who are twins, their younger brother Sam, and their friend Danny, who recently took the reigns as their percussionist in 2014. They grew up in the small town of town in Frankenmuth, MI.

     The band claims to be heavily influenced by rock and roll legend super groups like Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Aerosmith, The Who and Led Zeppelin. All of their singles landed on a music producers’ desk in Michigan, and he gave them a deal right on the spot. Their label is Republic Records.

     Greta Van Fleet has a very iconic sound, and is often compared to another rock band form the 70’s, Led Zeppelin. Some people don’t like Greta Van Fleet because of that reason. I personally like the band and all of their singles. It is good that there is a band out there that is performing and making music with more of rock and roll vid because there is not a lot of rock and roll in today’s popular music.  Most people think Greta Van Fleet is the next Led Zeppelin. I don’t think so because all of their songs are original and this band is still at the early stages of their careers.  Greta is a landmark of diverse originality in today’s times, and is truly a talent worthy of more recognition. Their work continues! Stay tuned for Cavalier Radio’s review of their new album, Anthem of the Peaceful Army which releases on October 19th.

by Anthony Spitery

When you look back on the glorious emergence of the digital age in the 90′s, your memories can think back fondly on the likes of Nirvana, Green Day, Madonna, and TV shows like Law and Order, Friends, South Park, and Beavis and Butthead. Best of all, MTV had yet to throw its entertainment in the toilet!

But for those of you like me, who were just a baby at this glorious time, chances are you missed, though may have heard of all of these things. Well, another band that helped define the 90′s is one that exploded on the face of many tours. Weezer! These geeks spent countless hours after school rehearsing, and shaping a musical rock style based off of their rock god idols, Kiss. However, rather than dressing in large spiky demolition derby outfits and painting their faces and sticking their tongues out, they simply rocked their contemporary everyday looser swag. I’m talking about sweater vests, Buddy Holly glasses, and kakis. One of their biggest hits was a song about a sweater. I mean...don’t these guys just sound like heroes for going from nerds to rockstars? 

As the years passed, and some lineup changes later, it didn't seem like this band was ever going to re-capture its glory that they did in the 90′s. Critics everywhere agreed that it didn’t seem like they had any upward mobility. It seemed like all hope was lost with this band. Like Marty McFly in Back to The Future, they were starting to fade away. (I know, thats an 80′s reference but you get the picture...ba dum tss)

However, about a few months ago one curious fan tweeted that they cover Totos ‘Africa’. And just like that, Weezer slammed in a welcome surprise, and a digital sensation. Better yet, they covered the music video with Weird Al Yanchovic, and released two singles for their impending black album, which is now expected to release this March.

Could this be this bands comeback?! I mean between their viral attention and release of a second promising single last week, I can safely assume that this album is going to be the most interesting move of their career. It’s style is very different. More pop than rock, but it has a backspin on what modern alternative is becoming. That is, if 2018 music actually had some 90′s genius behind it.

These days, the reigning style of music are hip-hop rap bops. Millennials are more busy jamming to Cardi B, and lassoing their legs and doing that BlocBoy JB dance...so I guess my question for you guys is...in the midst of a universal hip hop craze, does Weezer have a chance at pouring through?

What do guys think of Weezer’s latest? Or of the latest from JB?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1-fRwmvzng

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV5F3vcQyrY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlz6h_UEmk4

Hello fellow Cabrini Cavs! I’d like introduce to you all our very first pick for DJ of the week this semester! The young, handsome, talented, and dangerously cool...Rahmere Griffin! Rahmere is a senior year student, and a Digital Communication and Social Media major. He is quite involved on campus, and is currently serving as Cavalier Radio’s Assistant Operations Manager. Let’s get to know Rahmere a little bit better through a rapid fire questionnaire! 

1. Where are you from?

          -Grew up in Philadelphia

2. What class year are you? 

          -Class of 2019

3. Favorite Color?

          -Blue

4. Favorite Movie? 

         -Mall Cop

5. Favorite Netflix binge? 

         -The Office

6. Favorite genre of music? 

         -N/a

7. If you could only listen to one artist for the rest of your life, who would it be? And why? 

         -N/a

8. If you could have see one artist or group, dead or alive, in concert, who would it be? And why? 

        -N/a

9. Is a hotdog a sandwich? 

        -More like a American Taco

10. If you were a type of food what would you be? 

        -Grape, green ones specifically

11. Talk about your show? 

         -One of the most entertaining, controversial, lit shows on WYBF, you’d just    have to tune in to find out more

12. Favorite podcast? 

          -N/a

13. What is your last meal before you die? 

          -Chicken Parm

14. What’s your favorite thing to do in spare time? 

          -Videomaking, youtube, making people laugh

15. What is one thing that people don’t know about you? 

          -Never learned how to ride a bike

16. Career aspirations? 

           -Start my own production company, movie producer or editor

17. What is your spirit animal? 

           -N/a

18. If you could have one super power, what would it be? 

          -Mind reading, but I’d be able to turn in on and off

19. Celebrity crush?

          -Paige Hurd ❤️ all the way

20. Why do you love Cavalier Radio? 

         -I love Cav Radio because it gives other students like me an avenue to develop new passions and skills.

And we're back! After a summer that went by entirely too fast, school is back in session and classes are quickly picking up. Whether you're studying for quizzes and tests or working hard on assignments, start your semester off the right way with this back to school playlist!

by Anthony Spitery

Tony here!

As the new year kicks off, i’m sure you’ve been wondering what Cav Radio has been up to. Well, one thing I've been doing is revamping my radio show from “Lore of Legends” into “The Stone” playing all the best new and old alt hits. Here’s a preview of what is to come. Let me know if you enjoy the music!

https://open.spotify.com/user/pnskeanbksvcu7gdw17u5fvsi/playlist/7BWAXzJUMT1jEQqbkaQ5TG?si=XOTO_80TQO_KokMYCYKAyQ

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