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.
K.XXIV is originally from Wisconsin and has been making music since middle school. He helped start the collective known as GRIME CULT. As for the music making process, he records, writes, produces, mixes, and masters most of what he makes. His art is made to help empower one’s mental health and spread the message that you are not alone.
Check HERE for the latest releases and updates from K.XXIV.
Jose Israel is a singer and songwriter with a talent for blending emo with alternative rock. After winning a guitar at Six Flags Great America, Jose began to teach himself to play by watching online tutorials. As a result, Jose Israel has worked to hone his craft and continues to gain notoriety as a young artist in the Chicago area.
Listen to more Jose Israel on Spotify, and keep up with the latest on his Instagram.
Saint Frankie is an emerging artist and producer from Chicago. He is quickly making a name for himself with his versatile sound. Inspired by Kanye West, Bad Bunny and Tyler, The Creator, Saint Frankie seeks to create music that will stand the test of time. His work mainly focuses on Hip-Hop, but his versatility has allowed him to branch into other genres like Dance and Reggaeton. Saint Frankie is fueled by his passion for music and his willingness to be the next big artist to break through.
You can find the latest from Saint Frankie HERE.
Josh Trimble is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and audio engineer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His eclectic sound is the result of being surrounded by a musical environment that he thrives in. A lifelong songwriter, his music captures the positive and negative aspects of life.
Check out his website to hear more music and get the latest updates.
Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Jabari has always been passionate about music. He is the co-founder of the Spiritual Revolution Collective, an independent music label and media distributor. His sound is reminiscent of older R&B and introspective hip-hop.
Check in with Jabari on Instagram for the latest updates on his career.
Kenny Morningstar is a Chicago based hip hop artist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kenny's music touches on themes of death, abandonment, fate, and pop culture. He is also fascinated by the concept of absurdity. After experimenting with industrial and contemporary sounds his music blends cloud rap and boom bap together.
Check HERE for new music and updates from Kenny Morningstar.
A singer/songwriter from Aurora, Illinois. Ian mostly makes acoustic music but draws from many different genres and hopes to deliver eclectic, energetic, and emotional performances to any audience, no matter the size. From intimate ballads to crowd sing-alongs, he recounts intricate feelings with vulnerability, passion, and a fondness for human connection.
Keep up with Jake’s music and career updates HERE.
C-MAT is an alternative hip hop artist based in Chicago, Illinois. Donning a yellow jumpsuit, he is known as a musical risk taker whose unorthodox style is influenced by artists from a variety of genres. Such as Kendrick Lamar, Metallica, and Steely Dan. He is looking to establish himself as a notable player in the world alternative hip hop, a sub genre that he believes is on the rise.
To keep up with C-Mat, check him out on Instagram and TikTok.
Liam Taylor is an indie pop artist who has been making a name for himself in the Chicago DIY scene. He started experimenting with music at a young age and decided to attend Columbia College with the intention of growing as an artist. Taylor has stated that his music serves as an emotional exercise and hopes to connect with his listeners through his songs.
For more music and the latest updates from Liam Taylor, check HERE.
Ani Hastings is a Minnesota born, Chicago raised artist who blends pop, R&B, and Hip Hop. She has spent the past few years developing her sounds and is now a notable player in the Chicago Hip Hop Scene.
To hear more Ani Hastings, click HERE.
Tyriq is a Chicago-based vocalist, musIcian, and actor. TYRIQ's main music genres are Jazz, Gospel, Blues, Funk, and R&B. He currently plays the alto saxophone and the piano. He has performed at various venues and events throughout the city such as Reggies Rock Club, City Winery, and Lollapalooza.
Check out his website for the latest updates.
Alijah The Great is a hip hop artist and alternative recording artist from the south side of Chicago. from the Southside of Chicago. He discovered his passion for music at a young age and cites Kanye West, The Game, and Michael Jackson as some his influences. He first started making music when he was 14 years old and has performed at various venues throughout Chicago.
Check HERE for new music and updates.
Emma is a Indie Folk singer from Des Moines, Iowa. She is a writer/performer that says her songs are a different kind of storytelling. Through her music listeners will find those scraps of girlhood longing—plus the wry wisdom of a new generation.
Check out her website for the latest updates on Emma’s career.
