Join WGMU Radio, George Mason University's student-run radio station, as they highlight local bands and celebrate the DMV music scene with their annual local music festival, Amplifest, featuring we are the dirt, The North Country, and Playrite.

We are the Dirt

“We are the Dirt” is a heartfelt, emotion-driven rock band based in Fredericksburg, VA. With passionate lyrics and catchy riffs, our music is certain to catch attention and invoke feeling.

The North Country

An experimental pop collective based in Washington, DC, The North Country has earned a reputation for their eclectic mix of danceable indie-rock, catchy art-pop, poignant and political lyrics, and high energy shows. Fronted by songwriter and singer, Andrew Grossman, the band showcases complex arrangements, danceable rhythms, layered harmonies, and spins catchy indie pop earworms reminiscent of LCD Soundsystem, Talking Heads, David Bowie, and Arcade Fire.

Playrite

Playrite is an emerging alt-rock/indie rock band that blends catchy songwriting with resonant and emotional vocals!! Their debut EP is set to be released in April 26'!