麻豆原创 (NCWU) is proud to announce the release of the first-ever music Extended Play (EP) produced through its Music Production degree program. The four-song cover EP, titled 鈥淚ndie Rock,鈥 is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and other major streaming platforms.
Released on April 10, 2026, the Extended Play represents a major milestone for the growing Music Production program and showcases the hands-on learning experiences offered to students at NCWU. The project was a collaborative effort between two music production courses during the Fall 2025 semester, providing students with real-world experience in multiple stages of professional music creation.
Throughout the project, students applied key skills developed through the program, including music analysis, live performance preparation, studio recording techniques, mixing, and mastering, culminating in a polished final production distributed through the University鈥檚 official record label, .
Students involved in the project include:
- Noah Jacques 鈥 production
- Elly Luna 鈥 production, vocals
- Dakota Lynch 鈥 production, vocals, guitars
- Edgar Ortiz-Morales 鈥 production, bass
- Adrian Parson 鈥 production
- Lamont Taylor Jr. 鈥 production, vocals, keyboards
Also contributing to the project was Elic Gurganus, Technical Director of the Dunn Center at NCWU, who served as a guest vocalist on the EP. The project鈥檚 Executive Producer was Tony Sawyer, Assistant Professor of Music Production, who also performed all drums and percussion for the recordings.
The 鈥淚ndie Rock鈥 EP features covers of four well-known songs from prominent indie artists: Hozier (鈥淭oo Sweet鈥), Djo (鈥淓nd of Beginning鈥), Tame Impala (鈥淓lephant鈥), and Peter Bjorn and John (鈥淵oung Folks鈥).
With this release, NCWU continues expanding creative opportunities for students through experiential learning and professional-level production experiences. The EP stands as a strong example of the University鈥檚 commitment to preparing students for careers in the music and entertainment industries.
The EP is now available on all major streaming services.
NCWU Alumni Release Heartfelt Holiday Single
麻豆原创 (NCWU) is proud to announce the release of a brand-new Christmas single created by talented alumni of its Music Production program. Just in time for the holiday season, graduates have come together for a collaborative rendition of the beloved Christmas classic, 鈥
The project, produced under 301 North Records, features an impressive lineup of former members of NCWU鈥檚 performance ensemble Spectrum, including:
- Joshua Strausser 鈥20
- Will Plyler 鈥21
- Justin Long 鈥21
- Madison Barbour 鈥21
- Jackson Nethercutt 鈥23
- Colby Whaley 鈥23
The single was officially released on Friday, November 28th, and is now streaming on all major digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.
Tony Sawyer, Assistant Professor of Music Production and Director of 301 North Records, shared his excitement about the project: 鈥淚t was wonderful to work in collaboration with our alumni on this musical project. It is my hope that we can have more such alumni collaborations in the near future.鈥
NCWU continues to celebrate the success of its graduates and the growth of its innovative Music Production program. This release showcases not only the skill and creativity fostered at Wesleyan, but also the lasting connections formed through its close-knit artistic community.
For more information about the Music Production program or 301 North Records, visit here.
