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DANIELLE CRIM

DANIELLE CRIM

Kannon Steinmeyer

Danielle’s work has been recognized by Madison365, Tone Madison. Danielle has released three self-produced albums: Floating (2021), Exploration of Life (2020), and Illuminate (2018), along with six singles. Influenced by artists like FKA Twigs, Rina Sawayama, and Lady Gaga, Crim combines elements from Pop, R&B, Alternative, and Electronic music to develop her distinct creative sound. Quite the decorated artist, Crim has earned awards such as Student of the Year at the Madison Area Music Awards, Overture Center for the Arts Rising Star, and Silver Medal in the national NAACP ACT-SO competition in music composition. Most recently, in 2024, Crim won the Columbia College Chicago Manifest Song Competition with her original song, “Unbelievable” which she performed on the MainStage at the Manifest Arts Festival.  

 

Names of three originals and one cover: 

1. Unbelievable 

2. Can I Jump into the Ocean Now? 

 3. DNA (Dance the Night Away) 

 4. Deja Vu (Cover of  track by Beyoncé featuring Jay Z) 

Danielle Crim - Vocals 

Isaac Meier- Keys 

Jeremy Donofrio – Bass 

Stephen Ryan (Guitar) 

Ethan Reinbach (Drums) 

EMMA HELLER

EMMA HELLER

Kannon Steinmeyer

 Emma Heller is a singer-songwriter from Bremen, IN. She is passionate about using words and music to convey the intricacies of life and emotion. Her music is available on all major streaming platforms.  

 

Setlist: 

  1. Fatal Flaw 

  1. As You Will Be 

  1. A light 

  1. Onie (Cover by The Electric Prunes) 

 

Band members and instruments: 

Emma Heller- Guitar/Vocals 

 

Social Media:  

Live session videos: 

https://youtu.be/m3j5yqmh3ak?si=QLsU_YmOOGn6i-FK 

https://youtu.be/I1ECv6NABfw?si=1s3ex9dFJSxbSfVK  

https://youtu.be/ihnFnfc7MoQ?si=lVja0UfXC9OTtxgs 

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/15K8uRm8dyzkfShvqI1iNn?si=k-Xhq-9bQI62STUauUEwZg 

 

IG: @emmakateheller 

JUSSOUL

JUSSOUL

Kannon Steinmeyer

 Jussoul was born in Imo State. Jussoul attended his primary school from 1999 to 2005 at Ogba Primary School and Command Day Secondary School for his secondary education graduating in 2011. Jussoul whose father was not in support of his musical aspirations began his musical career at age 14 by sneaking out of the house to record studios. In 2021, Jussoul appeared on American Idol rising to the top 40 of 15,000 auditions. Prior his appearance on the American Idol, he released his debut single “Lucid Dreams” that same year. He followed “Lucid Dreams” with “Soul Fire” and “Under The Mistletoe” released in 2022. The following year he released “Hard Love.” In February 2024, he released "Love in the 90s," a song inspired by a couple he met at the airport who had shared their marital journey which began in the early 90s with him. As of July 2024, “Love in the 90s” has accumulated over 200,000 streams in music streaming services and reached number 1 in Nigeria.  

 

Setlist: 

  1. Home 

  1. Take Me Away 

  1. Piece of My Heart 

  1.  Someone Like You (Cover by Adele) 

 

Band members and instruments: 

Jussoul (Vocals) 

Julian Ramirez (Bass) 

Yahseph Delacruz (Guitar) 

Jonah Rincon (Drums) 

 

 

Social Media:  

https://www.instagram.com/iamdrsoul/?hl=en 

https://jussoul.com/ 

 

 

Credits: 

Executive Producer: Tom Joyce 

Executive Producer: Matt Cunningham 

Producer: Alex Leon 

 

Director(s) of Photography: 

Samuel Kuhrman 

Alex Leon 

 

Filming Assistants: 

Eric Rivera 

Jacob Araiza 

Kodi Lock 

Maya Bernal 

 

Audio Engineers: 

Tammer Ali 

Jeton Jacot 

 

Audio Assistants: 

Ryan Wiersma 

 

Photography: 

Maya Bernal 

 

Social Media 

Jauryn Franklin 

Ellie Loftus 

Alex Leon 

 

Editor and Colorist: 

Ashley Kirkland 

 

Video Editing Supervisor:   

Ashley Kirkland 

Anesa Nevzadi 

 

Mixing Engineers:   

Tammer Ali 

Jeton Jacot 

 

Co-Sponsors: 

Audio Department (AAA) 

Communication Department 

Career Center 

 

Thanks to Columbia College Chicago faculty member Dan Dietrich and the Advanced Practicum in Studio Recording class who recorded the session

UNDERWEAR

UNDERWEAR

Kannon Steinmeyer

Underwear is the solo recording project of Annalise Panken, live they are joined by bassist Luca Cece and drummer Alex DeRango. Words and phrases used to describe Underwear’s sound include but are not limited to: spiky, lo-fi, freaky, jangle-worship, Beatles-esque, and “certainly something.” 

 

 Setlist:  

  1. In The Dark 

  1. Betty And Rita In Another Life 

  1. Wouldn’t You Like To Know 

  1. Lu (by Laura Nyro) 

 

 

Social Media links: 

https://www.instagram.com/annalise.panken/?hl=en 

 

Credits: 

 

Executive Producer: Tom Joyce 

Executive Producer: Matt Cunningham 

 

Director(s) of Photography: 

Alex Leon 

 

Filming Assistants: 

Jemil Hunter 

Adriano Cardenas 

Alan Velazquez 

Anthony Hernandez 

Andriana Zambrano 

 

Audio Engineers: 

Kannon Steinmeyer 

Caleb Hester 

 

Photography: 

Anthony Hernandez 

Andriana Zambrano 

 

Social Media 

Ashley Bell 

 

Editor and Colorist: 

Ashley Kirkland 

Video Editing Supervisor:   

Ashley Kirkland and Anesa Nevzadi 

 

Mixing Engineer:   

Kash Fokken 

 

Co-Sponsors: 

Audio Department (AAA) 

Communication Department 

Career Center 

 

MONROE

MONROE

Kannon Steinmeyer

Monroe is a Chicago-based four-piece comprised of childhood friends Ellison Lowman and Seth Gates. Since their formation in 2017, they have been pushing the boundaries of modern pop with their eclectic sound and innovative approach to music. Born from a simple Instagram post, Monroe's journey began with a shared passion for music that has grown into a unique artistic vision. Influenced by a wide range of artists and experiences, Monroe continues to evolve, bringing fresh sounds and ideas to the music scene. 

 

Setlist:  

  1. Parachute 

  1. Carry your Weight 

  1. Wichita Lineman (Glen Campbell Cover) 

  1. Laugh it Away 

 

 

Members:  

Seth Gates- Guitar/Vocals 

Soren Dorr- Upright Bass 

Ellison Lowman- Vocals 

Benny Pepple- Cajon 

 

Social Media:  

https://www.instagram.com/monroetheband/ 

CHEAP POLAROID

CHEAP POLAROID

Max Hatlem

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.

Keep up with Cheap Polaroid on Instagram!

KACIE BROWN AND THE VISION

KACIE BROWN AND THE VISION

Max Hatlem

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.

Check out more from Kacie Brown and The Vision on Spotify and Youtube!

ASHLEY LAHAY

ASHLEY LAHAY

Max Hatlem

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!