WCRX is the student-run radio station of Columbia College Chicago. The station is dedicated to embodying professional, ethical, and legal standards while promoting a learning and leadership experience for students. WCRX provides broadcasting services to the Columbia College campus and surrounding communities in Cook County.
Zay Ramirez is a versatile rock musician from Hollister, California, known for his powerful fusion of grunge, metal, and Latin melodies. Raised in a musical family, Zay grew up as a multi-instrumentalist, gigging across California before moving to Chicago to pursue music. His sound blends influences from artists like Chris Cornell, Eddie Van Halen, Alice in Chains, and Deftones.
Matt Sandelin is a local indie pop rock artist with inspiration from many genres. Based out of Chicago, he is just beginning to make a name for himself in the local music scene. His live performance consists of a 4-piece rock band or a solo acoustic act, with songs that cater to high-energy crowds and intimate listening rooms.
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Cheap Polaroid is an innovative pop artist who began as an outsider to music production but quickly transformed their passion into a new artistic vision. Cheap Polaroid strives to push beyond the traditional boundaries of pop music by challenging and reinterpreting its conventions.
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Sunset Drip is a band with a sound that spans multiple genres and countless influences. Their brotherly bond has made them an unstoppable force in music, and the band shows no signs of relenting.
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Kacie Brown & The Vision is a neo-soul/pop collaborative based in Chicago. Founded by music students at Columbia College, the band evolved into this six-piece ensemble with a commitment to collaboration, as all members engage with either writing, arrangement, or production of tunes. Influenced by the ever-expanding soul genre, Kacie Brown & The Vision blend these elements into an engaging musical experience.
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She Blushes Rose is a powerhouse vocalist whose emotional depth resonates deeply with her audience. A lifelong music enthusiast with a passion for older genres and guitar, She Blushes Rose is producing her own music, posting covers on YouTube, and singing at family events and open mics.
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The multi-talented Tankoo The Goat is an artist, rapper, singer, and dancer following in the tradition of some of the greatest pop musicians. Tankoo’s music serves as a heartfelt tribute to his late mother and inspiration for the younger generation, proving you can do anything you put your mind to.
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DZ Riley is a Chicago-based funk rock band formed back in 2019. The group composes conceptual and narrative-driven music drawing inspiration from various styles. From old-school sound to modern genre-melding, DZ’s music showcases everything they’ve got.
Though she grew up in a musical family, Kathrynn discovered music on her own. As a kid, she was inspired by artists she found on YouTube — anyone from Justin Bieber to Tina Turner. Now, she’s playing with musicians who each come from different musical backgrounds. But despite that, the band is united in their goal, to embody music itself.
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Feed the Monkeys rose from the ashes of high school cover bands in the Chicago suburbs, pulling inspiration from the likes of Vundabar, Title Fight, Chon, and Jeff Rosenstock to brew their blend of indie-punk in 2018. Feed the Monkeys is slowly gaining a sense of self in the local music scene - without taking themselves all too seriously.
Shortly after meeting at Columbia College Chicago, the duo, Griffin Mang and Gabe Huff began playing shows around the city as well as recording, producing and releasing their own songs in a style which they lovingly refer to as "gas station folk''. Yin Waster hopes you dig in and enjoy all the cosmic shenanigans they have to offer.
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Moonsyde formed when guitarist Clint Moon met vocalist Chris Kenji Brenden through the hip hop collective known as HIDEOUT. Through their musical connection on campus, they were joined by five more members to round out their sound, and they’ve been actively working on new music ever since.
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Originally from a small town in Wisconsin, Ashley Lahay is excited to be sharing her love for music in the city of Chicago. Her music is a mix of folk and indie pop, with soaring melodies and slice of life anecdotes! Keep an eye out for new music from Ashley!
Keep up with Ashley on her Instagram!
Hemlocke is a band that likes to explore the blending of genres from metal and alternative to shoegaze and grunge. With backgrounds from across the US, and musical interests from System of a Down to Karol G, Hemlocke is no stranger to experimentation in their writing.
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Ever wanted the theatrics of emo and the horror of hardcore to smooch a little? May we introduce to you, Chicago's own eerie, dancey, scream-soaked four-piece: Carnivore Mommy. This 4-piece featuring Lauren on vocals, Sage on bass, Nicholas on guitar, and Gabe on drums, is sure to stoke your inner fire.
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Myskie is a rapper, lyricist, and musician proudly from the Southside of Chicago. He’s always been a performer and musician, but through the struggle of quarantine, he began to take music seriously as a lifestyle and career. He draws influence from artists like J Cole, Lil Wayne, Ice Cube, Chance the Rapper and many more. If you forget how to say Myskie, it rhymes with “ain’t nobody like me”.
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Kannon Steinmeyer, guitarist and vocalist from the St. Louis-based psychedelic garage rock band, Lemons, adapts a few songs from the Lemon’s discography for this lone acoustic performance. With crunchy riffs and roaring vocals, Lemons puts on an impassioned must-see performance.
Printing House is a vibrant six-piece band electrifying the Chicago music scene with their unique blend of rock, alternative, and soul. Formed by a group of talented musicians who crossed paths at Columbia College Chicago, their synergy and passion for music have captivated audiences throughout the city. Stay tuned, because Printing House is just getting started.
Keep up with the latest from Printing House on their website!
