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.
King Noah emerges from the vibrant musical landscape of Chicago's west side, carving his niche as an artist with a distinct blend of alternative R&B and soul. From his high school days of crafting hooks and penning verses, King Noah has spent the past six years honing his style. His musical influences are many and varied, ranging from Stevie Wonder to Boyz II Men, and Charlie Wilson to Charlie Puth.
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Jaeya Bayani is a singer-songwriter, emcee, popper, and music industry professional. Growing up in the Bay Area hip-hop community, Jaeya developed a niche for thought-provoking lyricism inspired by other Filipinx emcees. Her musical style encapsulates her passion for r&b, funk, soul, and underground militant rap.
To hear more from Jaeya Bayani, check her out on all popular streaming platforms!
As a poet turned singer/songwriter, Ella Malarkey enjoys finding the space where their folk inspirations and punk/emo roots can come together. From adolescence into adulthood, Ella has been rocking open mics and local shows, touring with their band, and showcasing their musical talents.
To hear more from Ella Malarkey, check them out on Spotify and Apple Music!
Rising from the ashes of past bands that need not be mentioned, Milkswarm is a four-piece juggernaut defined by a sharp sense of sound. With an approach that gives space to each musician, the band has a captivating style that is incomparable.
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The punk quartet, Rotundos, has lit a fire beneath the Chicago music scene. With a no-holds barred attack that pays homage to several genres, Rotundos is quickly building a following that’s hungry for more rock.
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Composer, producer, and engineer, Daniela Lopez started this band with the goal of creating something new. Lopez describes her music as a mix of indie rock and pop with hints of Spanish texture.
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Despite coming from all across the map, the Midwest has become home for Murder Medication. Formed in 2022, the band takes influence from early 2000s emo and indie rock. But the musicians in Murder Medication don't stick to any particular genre. You’ll just have to listen!
To keep up with Murder Medication, follow them on Instagram!
This artist made his first song when he was just a fourteen-year-old kid back in Crystal Lake, IL. Ever since, he’s been obsessed with the writing process and creating something of his own. Now a sophomore at CCC, Marko continues to use music as an outlet to express himself.
Check out more from Marco Mancini on Soundcloud!
Bagel is an eccentric performer with a large smile and bigger personality. Banging keys and belting melodies, Bagel’s playing style stems from a childhood in musical theater and his idols in rock music such as Elton John and David Bowie.
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From Pop/Rock to Singer/Songwriter as well as RnB, Soul, and Blues, Marcus’ influences range from the likes of Ed Sheeran and Stevie Wonder to Green Day and Elton John. Marcus uses his music to explore the many ups and downs of life and what those emotions mean.
Check out more from Marcus Bailey on Spotify and Apple Music!
Nathan Frederic is an acoustic musician originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. He plays indie rock with hints of psychedelia, inspired by folk artists like Nick Drake and Elliott Smith. With a family from Québec, Nathan is also heavily influenced by 70s prog bands like Beau Dommage and Harmonium.
Originating in New York, the band began as a side project for singer and guitarist Patrick O’Shea. Patrick is a freshman audio major at Columbia College Chicago who has been playing music for just a few years. The band has already released four albums, including their most recent, Kick.
MALA $ANTA is a Chicago-born rapper and producer who entices her audience with unique rhythms and lyrics. She delivers an ethereal sonic experience that takes inspiration from Hip Hop, EDM, RnB, Soul, and Reggaeton. Mala started pursuing music in 2022, but while her experience is brief, her vision is clear.
You can find more of MALA $ANTA’s music on all popular streaming platforms!
Adelaide is a Chicago based folk artist originally from the metro-Detroit area. For them, poetry and songwriting are a way of healing and processing difficult times. Adelaide finds most of their inspiration in conversations with loved ones and the folk music of the 1960s. Their music touches on themes of family, heartache, identity, and coming-of-age.
Fusing the traits of vintage music with the cutting-edge sounds of funk, jazz, and hip hop, Retrospect, led by saxophonist Ben Jossi, has developed a passion for original compositions and arrangements. Their synthesis keeps the sound fresh while staying true to the spirit of improvised performance.
Check out Retrospect on Soundcloud and Bandcamp!
Wedding energetic folk with experimental electronic textures and a resounding "get me the hell out the suburbs" sentiment, Oyeme and her band stretch the distance from Appalachia to downtown Chicago by folding the map in half and poking a hole through it with a pencil. On the EP "Dead End Neighborhood", Oyeme embarks on her first non-solo outing exploring intimate five-piece midwestern folktronica and elemental road trip throw downs.
Listen to more of Oyeme’s music on Spotify!
For the Brooklyn-born rapper Moses the Marauder, New York's sound and culture serves as an outlet to express what is within. His lifelong affinity with hip hop has inspired Moses’ own unique blend of gritty bars, intricate rhyme schemes, and mellifluous melodies.
You can find Moses’ music on all streaming platforms!
A 19-year-old artist born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Sabo 3000 is a jack of all trades in the hip hop genre. After starting his rap career on Soundcloud, he has continued to explore his craft and perfect his flow. Keep an eye out for sabo at open mics throughout the city.
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