Radio One Chicago

Wayland is the author of "The Lake Michigan Mothman: High Strangeness in the Midwest". Featured Music by Noah Gabriel

heykiller sits down with Toaster to discuss all the different programing that Young Chicago Authors has to offer the City of Chicago. Presented by Young Chicago Authors (YCA), Founded in 2001 by Kevin Coval, Anna West and a group of educators, Louder Than A Bomb (LTAB) celebrates its 20th year with a festival that honors the vibrancy, diversity and energy of Chicago’s young writers while showcasing local talents and engaging very necessary intergenerational cross city dialogue. What started with a handful of teams in the basement Chopin Theater has grown into over 5 weeks of over 100 competitive bouts and special events with hundreds of participants. Now, more than 13 cities across the country and Canada use the LTAB Chicago model to educate and organize. This year for our theme we are channeling the spirit of the late great Muhammad Ali who in 1975 was invited to give the commencement ceremony speech at Harvard University. Ali, known for his outspoken and humorous rhetoric, spoke candidly about community. At the end of this speech, an audience member asked for a poem to which Ali responded, “Me. We.” LTAB and YCA is cited by well-known Chicago artists, including, Jamila Woods, Jose Olivarez, Fatimah Asghar, Saba Pivot, and Noname as the awakening of their artistic abilities and source for their success. More About Young Chicago Authors (YCA) The heart of YCA’s mission is the idea that everyone is an expert of their own experience. We ask the question, “Where are you from?” and the answers lead to an investigation of the worlds we inhabit, and the places and people around us that provide ingredients for our poetic inquiries. Our practice encourages a deep kind of listening that leads to radical empathy. We believe that youth voices must be at the center of civic discourse, from classrooms to city hall. Every year, YCA serves at least 9,000 young people in the Chicago area through various workshops, residencies and projects in writing, publication, journalism and performance education.

BONZIE calls into the show to discuss her music as she quietly works on her latest album! “BONZIE has released her second full-length album called Zone on Nine. Fully written and produced by Ferraro herself, it features performances by Adrian Utley of Portishead, Nate Walcott of Bright Eyes, and co-production with Jonathan Wilson (Father John Misty, Conor Oberst) and Ali Chant (Perfume Genius, Youth Lagoon).”

Hex sits down with Dr. Daniel López who just became the President of Harold Washington Community College in Chicago. Dr. Daniel López, Jr. was named President of Harold Washington College on December 5, 2019 by the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Board of Trustees. Located in the heart of Chicago's Loop, Harold Washington College serves more than 12,000 students in credit and continuing education programs, more than 70 percent of which are Latino or African American students. Harold Washington College is City Colleges' Center of Excellence for business, entrepreneurship, and professional services. Dr. López has dedicated more than 25 years to Illinois higher education in a variety of leadership and management roles. Throughout his career, Dr. López has been involved with leading academic and student affairs units at public and private higher education institutions with a laser focus on student success. He has previously held positions at Harold Washington College, Illinois State University, Lake Forest College and Northeastern University.

Tonic Freight Train was founded with one goal in mind: love and connection through music. That remains the foundation that keeps the name alive today and invites anyone to come join this ever growing family to help bring good vibes and funk-inspired rock to the masses. Since they started, Tonic Freight Train has been seen playing shows in and around the Chicago area at venues such as The Subterranean, Bottom Lounge, The Beat Kitchen, and The Arcada Theater. Presenting a new sound that taps into a melting pot of influences which will capture any music fan’s attention, there’s something for everyone. Passionate vocals, catchy riffs, funky grooves, and spreading love through music is what Tonic Freight Train is all about.

heykiller sits down with Cinchel to discuss his songwriting process! i am cinchel and i have been practicing drone/ambient music for about 20years. when i started i had only a delay pedal, a 4-track tape recorder and a guitar. over the years i have acquired many more guitars and pedals and expanded my recording setup to computer. All of which has allowed me to explore extreme layering and manipulation of sound. While I do have a lot solo work recorded, I also enjoy collaboration. I have a duet recording out on Scripts records https://scriptsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/cinchel-akosuen-2 with Akosuen (billie howard) on violin. There is also the band Mirror of Nature which is an abstract drone/jazz trio i’m in with Neil Jendon and Mike Weis, we have one recording out on Muzan

Abellism sits down with Danielle of Impulsive Hearts to talk about their vinyl release!!! Impulsive Hearts is Danielle Sines. She sings, shouts, plays guitar and synth, and records noises on tape recorders. She likes melodies that remind her of summertime. Dan Julian: drums Jess LeMaster: violin Doug Hoyer: bass, guitar, keys, vocals Fallon McDermott: saxophone For fans of Best Coast, The Pretenders, Beach House, Alvvays, The Beach Boys, The Beths, Dum Dum Girls, Bully and you 3/19 @SleepingVillage

heykiller sits down with Holly to talk about their music, and gets treated to a live song!! Hailed as “pure innovators of old-school soul in a modern-day musical landscape” by These Days, Chicago-based Holly, imparts an alternative take on the city’s rich musical history by fusing elements of blues, jazz, and soul with a contemporary flair. Influenced by the stirring vocals of Sam Cooke and Leon Bridges, as well as the indie rock stylings of Wilco and Whitney, Holly, has erupted onto the scene with a sound as vibrant and welcoming as the members that comprise it. Formed by Tanner Bednar (vocals), Brandon Couture (guitar), Peter Giere (keyboard), Rafe Soto (drums), and Dominic Zeier (bass) Holly, was born in the summer of 2018 and went on to independently release their debut EP Letters from Lawndale that September. Since then, Holly, has opened for several nationally touring bands, garnered radio time on esteemed stations — such as 93XRT, WKQX, WGN, and WBEZ — and they’ve been televised on America’s longest-running music television program, JBTV. In 2019 Holly, has continued to define and hone their unique sound through constant live performances and the recording of their next album, done in conjunction with award-winning producers Nick Boyd, of Royal Mountain Records, and Mark Needham, whose highlighted work includes The Killers, Fleetwood Mac, and The 1975, among others.

heykiller and Abellism talk to Jenny of Handmade Happy Hours. Handmade Happy Hours firmly believes in community over competition, and bringing artists & buyers together in warm & welcoming spaces.

STRING OF ECHOES is a music-puppetry performance collaboration between Tatsu Aoki and Myra Su that explores notions of truth and loss via a young boy's journey on the high seas. Utilizing 2D and 3D puppetry styles and a unique diasporic soundscape, the piece presents an auditory and visual conversation in thinking about what place "authenticity" has in our world today. Myra Su is a storyteller, puppeteer, and puppet maker. Based in Chicago, Myra has been an active member in the puppetry community since 2013. Her primary medium is shadow puppetry, but her work also includes experimentations with bunraku, crankies, video, and taxidermy. Her work has also expanded to collaborations outside of theater, with indie bands and musicians. In addition to her independent work, she is currently an international touring performer with Manual Cinema. She is a co-curator for the quarterly puppet slam in Chicago; Nasty, Brutish & Short. In the past, she has done work for other puppetry/spectacle companies such as Redmoon and Blair Thomas & Co. Growing up in-between the United States, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, she is interested in using puppetry to convey stories that are culturally mobile and emotionally universal. Her work is usually driven by a simple concept or motif, which is then explored through a self-reflexive application of puppetry. Myra holds a BA with honors in Theater and Anthropology from the University of Chicago.

heykiller talks to Rahim of What About Chicago and Al of Glitter Picks about their fundraiser for Planned Parenthood with, Natalie Grace Alford, Bad Bad Meow, Bubbles Brown, Boys vs. Girls, + more

This special episode of Live From The Lair was recorded in front of an audience at House of Vans in Chicago. Our very special guests were fashion designer Anastasia Chatzka, and front woman of Djunah, Donna Diane. Our conversation centered around branding, pivoting, and positioning. Anastasia Chatzka believes that fashion should be fun, socially responsible, sustainable, eco-friendly, exciting & add an extra element to your personality. She believes that by shopping custom made, upcycled & DIY we can achieve those goals in fashion. She believes that we are all so unique & have our own style and that we don’t need to sacrifice the earth with our fashion choices. Donna Diane fronts Djunah, which has a raw and aggression-soaked performance style packed into a crushing noise-rock power duo that needs to be seen as much as heard. Donna Diane is a multi-instrumentalist who plays two instruments simultaneously—guitar and a massive-sounding Moog bass synthesizer that she plays with her feet—while singing.

Hex sits down with Jake from Tiny Kingdoms to discuss all the music they will be releasing this year! Tiny Kingdoms is the result of 4 friends who have a deep seeded passion for creating music. Based out of Chicago, the group delicately dances between various genres in an attempt to create a sound all their own. With a sound anchored by melodic guitar work and vocal hooks sure give the ears of listeners pure enjoyment, this indie rock quartet will continue to inject their own unique twist on rock music for years to come.

Cloudtone endeavor to craft boundary-pushing but accessible art rock with a polyrhythmic spin. Veronica, Sam, Jordan, and Hank met as students at the University of Chicago, and each brings a unique repertoire of musical skills and influences ranging from country and bluegrass to math rock. Together, they craft danceable songs driven by complex percussive composition, groovy baselines, and jazzy guitar awash with synthesized harmonies. The band roots their compositional ideology in a post-climate crisis perspective and challenges themselves and their listeners to reorient their perspectives through genre mixing and a dash of nonsense.

Mental Health Meets Hip-Hop™ is a program that invites Mental Health Professionals into THE CULTURE. We provide platforms that integrate clinical awareness, advocacy, education and support. We implement the knowledge of mental illness while simultaneously promoting mental wellness via hip-hip and the arts. We provide resources to the community and showcase talented local artist to denounce the plight of mental illness and deconstruct the stigma behind it.

Chicago’s Sunshine Boys (featuring Freda Love Smith of Blake Babies, Dag Juhlin of Poi Dog Pondering and Jacqueline Schimmel of Big Hello) will be releasing the politically-charged single “Infinity Girl” on Friday, Jan 10 and Jennifer Reeder (whose new film Knives and Skin opened at the Music Box Theatre Dec. 13) has directed a spectacular video for the track which will be released on Friday, January 17. The band will then embark on a short tour with Freda’s former Blake Babies band mate Juliana Hatfield and there is a show confirmed for Space in Evanston on Thursday, Jan 16. “Infinity Girl” will appear on the band’s sophomore album, Work and Love, which follows the critically-acclaimed debut Blue Music. Work and Love will be released on Friday, May 1 via Pravda Records.

Developing musical roots from Chicago IL, Jennifer Hall has created a gripping performance with an unmatched passion and vulnerability in her music. Drawing comparisons to the likes of Sia, Florence + The Machine, and Alice Merton, Jennifer identifies as a vocal powerhouse, while integrating her soulful stylings into a mix of experimental production. Since the release of Jennifer’s self titled EP and the completion of several US tours, Jennifer leaned into a quiet period, a creative hibernation, to rebalance and reflect. Poised to close out 2019 on a high, Jennifer Hall’s booming single ‘In The Water’ and its accompanying music video was released in the Fall, delivering Jennifer’s signature soaring vocals and unbridled passion. With additional music in the works, there is plenty more to come from this rising artist.

Whitney Wasson (she/they) is a standup comedian and artist based in Chicago. She began standup in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and has since performed all over the country. She's been a featured performer at over a dozen comedy festivals, and was chosen as a headliner for the Chicago Women's Funny Festival in 2017. Local credits include Laugh Factory, Zanies, Second City, iO, The Annoyance, Steppenwolf, and the Cards Against Humanity Theater. Her monthly showcase, Serenity Now, has been profiled in the Chicago Reader and features a cast of all sober performers at The Crowd Theater. Learn more at www.thewhitneywasson.com Music by Bad Bad Meow

99 The Producer dropped by the station to talk about his latest tracks and what his hopes for his music are.

Housewife of Horror is a Horror Television show local to Aurora, Illinois, airing on Western Suburban Stations and Worldwide on The Monster Channel! Housewife of Horror features the Ghoulishly Glamorous Housewife of Horror, and her Soul...Mate Mister of Horror. Both are lifelong lovers of all things that give you that special thrill, go bump in the night, and make a different kind of person finally feel right at home. Housewife of Horror breathes new life and adventure to the genre of Horror Hosting with their unique Glamour and Real Life Retro Charm. - - - The Microphone Misfitz will entertain you if that is what you came for, from music to dance to a party-good time. Now, if you want quality for your time then let the Fitz engage you in the arts & sciences of the 21st century's preeminent culture. Based in Chicago, The Microphone Misfitz is more than a band or crew, creating music. They use the pillars of Hip-Hop (turntablism/DJing; MCing; breakin'; graffiti/street art; knowledge & overstanding) and their shared dynamics to enlighten and sustain their audiences and themselves. Kin Solo, DFEX, and Jet Nam (Jet9) are the choreography & movement artists; Ray of Light is the high-octane hype-man & MC; Mel L. is the Graff artist, vocalist, & road DJ; DJ Mar & Mike Knobel (aemka) are the production team; and D-Nick The Microphone Misfit is the lead MC, lyricist & artistic director of the group. The Microphone Misfitz have toured worldwide from grassroots gatherings to South By Southwest; from Algeria to China and elsewhere; Sharing stages with luminaries such as Crucial Conflict, Dead Prez, KRS-ONE, Jeru tha Damaja, Saul Williams, Mega Ran and more. Focused on the themes of living for a healthier state of mind; and uplifting those who are trying to find their path in this world, The Fitz embodies the acronym Healthy Independent People Helping Other People (H.I.P. H.O.P.). www.themicrophonemisfitz.com

*this podcast includes topics of sex and strong language. Sophia McScandal : Sophia McScandal is a late 20-something online fantasy filler. With a laptop and a ring light, she spends her time creating erotic media and exploring all things kink. Find her across multiple adult platforms such as sophiamcscandal.manyvids.com and https://www.pornhub.com/model/sophiamcscandal. Or follow her on Twitter @sophiamcscandal or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8oWIuL8SgQ67qXouWLJzQ Doc Rhombus : I consider myself to be a multi-instrumentalist (primarily guitar and keys) with a good ear and an ability to play with virtually all kinds of artists across different styles. I have played guitar and piano since I was a kid, and I'm more or less self-taught. My sister (who is now a drummer for Harry and the Potters and a few other bands) and I used to put on shows for family and friends at parties when we were young. I didn't study music at Loyola, but I used to sneak into one of the practice rooms at the top of the Mundelein building to sharpen my keyboard skills. I have played a few small gigs in Chicago over the years with some local artists, but not for several years. This year, I wanted to create something personal and meaningful that stands on its own, and reflects my musical influences and "my take" on the world. I always wanted to write and arrange an album and dive heavily into songwriting and producing. The Condition is my product. Musically, it draws on alternative rock and indie rock/pop genres -- probably the genres I'm most familiar with and listen to the most (see Beck, Radiohead, Ariel Pink). But it also incorporates blues, funk, electronic, and hip-hop elements. Lyrically, the album looks outward and inward. There's plenty of commentary about privilege, status, truth (or the startling lack thereof today), and reality; there's also a good amount of introspection and discussion of depression, hopelessness, and fear. @DocRhombus*

Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Lee Jacobson has been a dedicated member of the City his whole life. Lee spent his early adult life playing professional hockey, where he built an impressive reputation for himself at the highest levels of the sport by fighting for his teammates and physically intimidating his opponents. As a second generation lawyer, Lee has always been fascinated by the similarities between sports and the practice of law: a defined arena, rules, official, opponent, and success is ultimately defined by wins and losses. At the age of twenty-five, Lee left his Professional Hockey career to begin his path toward becoming a lawyer. An active alumnus of The John Marshall Law School, Lee has continuously strived to make and maintain contacts, and ultimately become an integral member of the Chicago legal community. On a daily basis, Lee now vigorously fights to defend his clients. Website: www.jacobsonlegalservices.com Patrick discusses the laws around legalizing marijuana in Illinois (starting January 2020) with attorney Lee Jacobson. What the laws entail, what it means for using and carrying marijuana and what recourse do you have for expunging your record. Musical Feature: Pseudo Slang

Joe Sowinski has 20+ years of drumming experience in the Chicago punk scene. Currently he drums for The Evictions, Young Distractions, and the Static Age, and was a founding member of Major Threat and The Old Comiskeys. He currently lives in Bridgeport with several cats. Twitter: @GrandpaBroseph Musical Feature: Super Sonic Space Rebels

For as long as he can remember, Matt LeGrand has been in love with music. Matt spent his infant years in France and at the age of seven years old, his family relocated to Chicago. The vibrant city and its influential musicians made an immediate impression on the youngster, who found himself exploring a different genre every night, and diving headfirst into the creation of his own sound. Immersing himself in the music scene, he picked up every instrument he could from the guitar to the drums, before finally falling effortlessly into the world of songwriting. In college he took things to the next level, performing in bands and duos around campus, and exploring sounds that eventually brought him to the deeply melodic, urban pop style that has become his staple, solidifying him as a must-watch talent on the Chicago scene. His powerfully energetic mix of soulful grooves and hard hitting pop hooks caught the attention of the music industry and brought Matt LeGrandʼs high energy, dance focused performances to nightclubs and events across The Windy City, launching his burgeoning career to new heights, and later landed him a nomination for MTVU’s The Freshman video contest. In 2017, Matt released his summer hit single “All Good” which debuted with highly-acclaimed reviews from the Huffington Post saying “Matt LeGrand demonstrates he has the vocal chops, personal charisma and musical awareness to produce a superb pop song.” “All Good” received a smattering of national attention from major music and entertainment blogs such as Celeb Mix, The New Nine, Kings of A&R, Young Entertainment Blog, AusPop, Poparazzi, among others. The “All Good” video was played in over 1,300 Footlockers locations around the country including the Clubcom Music Video Network which also added Matt LeGrand’s holiday single “What Christmas Means to Me” video on their Pop reel. “All Good’ and “What Christmas Means to Me” were seen in bowling alleys and other sports related venues such as LA Fitness, Gold’s Gym, Crunch Fitness Centers and New York Sports Clubs. Furthermore, Matt LeGrand has recently joined the Music Choice family and established his place as a major pop star. As a follow up to “All Good” Matt LeGrand premiered the video for his cover of Stevie Wonder’s “What Christmas Means to Me” during the holiday season, exclusively via HuffPost, propelling him into the national spotlight and establishing his place as a major pop star. Combined all this success with his charismatic personality and intoxicating performance style, Matt LeGrand has become one of Chicagoʼs fastest rising stars. Needless to say, itʼs only the beginning for Chicagoʼs Prince of Pop. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

Through friendship and love of comicbooks, two Latinos from Burbank and Blue Island Illinois came together to start up their own independent comicbook label, Sketch House Press. Ricardo Gonzalez and Enrique Reyes are the publishing and creative minds behind SHP. Since starting in April 2018, SHP has released its first book to great and fortunate success, La Chamba: Street Vendors Comicbook drawn and written by Ricardo. With SHP, these two friends have the chance to create characters and stories in an art form they love so much and spread the joy of comicbooks. Their second book, FREESTYLE: Comicbook Anthology Vol. 1, will be released in late July 2018 with both Ricardo and Enrique as artists on it and joined by eight other very talented artists. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

Ofef Ow - February 21st, 2019 by Radio One Chicago

Rapper, Roy French joined us this week to guest co-host and play new records from his upcoming project. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

Nora Leon from Nora's Playlist drops in to share the latest in greatest in Chicago underground music. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

Just Jax is an indie rock artist who combines music and spoken poetry to share intimate narratives of personal growth and explore the concept of healing. Just Jax will join Radio One Chicago to talk about the release of her album release event. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

P1 and Rhymer/Educator joined us on this month's Monthly Hip Hop Cypher led by DJ Mh2DA. Even WeekendGabe got into the mix. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night from 6p to 8p on WLUW, 88.7FM

It’s a fairytale, probably not the one you would expect, but a tale none-the-less. They say the truth is far more interesting than the lie, you just have to be willing to hear it. The bellow + the whale is a chicago-based neo-soul folk and art duo that speaks a truth that can be hard to swallow at times, taste so sweet at others, and leave you feeling everything. Bianca Bernard Black and Julia Lee Norris are the bellow + the whale. Together they craft intricate harmonies, weave captivating melodies, and serenade the listener with tales of what it means to be human. Their lyrics speak of the human condition, of love and heartache, of doubt, of loss, and of change, taking you to a place that is equally familiar and fantastical, grounded and devoid of gravity, a roadmap of what it means to be unafraid of being afraid. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

The Microphone Misfitz can entertain you if that is what you came for, from music to dance to a party-good time. Now, if you want quality for your time then let the Fitz engage you in the arts & sciences of the 21st century’s preeminent culture. Based in Chicago, the Microphone Misfitz are more than a band or crew, creating music but using the pillars of HipHop (turntablism/DJing; MCing; breakin’; graffiti/street art; knowledge & overstanding) and their shared dynamics to enlighten and sustain their audiences and themselves. Kin Solo, DFEX, and Jet Nam/ Jet9 are the choreography & movement artists; Ray of Light is the high-octane hype-man & MC; Mel L. is the Graff artist, vocalist, & road DJ; DJ Mar & Mike Knobel (aemka) are the production team; and D-Nick is the lead MC, lyricist & artistic director of the group. The Microphone Misfitz have toured worldwide from grassroots gatherings to South By Southwest; from Algeria to China and elsewhere; Sharing stages with luminaries such as Crucial Conflict, Black Star, KRS-ONE, Jeru tha Damaja, Saul Williams, Æsop Rock and more. Focused on the themes of living for a healthier state of mind; and uplifting those who are trying to find their path in this world, the Fitz embody the acronym Healthy Independent People Helping Other People. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

Fersher is a band that emerged over time as friends from various bands jammed together and fell in love with the vibe that was being created. One that has elements of reggae, jam, funk, psychedelic and a thought of limitless creativity . Get on the Skank Bus and STAY TUNED! Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

“From an early age, Roy has had an interest in music. He began playing guitar when he was eight years old. In high school, he took a break from guitar to spend time in photography and hockey, but then got back into music when he began playing drums while he was in college. His interest in drums led to an interest in hip-hop. As he started heavily listening to the beats, lyrics, and production of his favorite artists, he began writing his own songs. Influenced by artists such as G-Eazy, Logic, Cal Scruby, and Post Malone, Roy has been able to develop a writing and music style that he is proud to call his own, and believes it will help set him apart from other artists. With an unmatched energy on stage, and a desire to always learn and better himself, Roy is poised to continue his climb to the top.” Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

Screamin’ Rachael has been named the “Queen of House Music” by Billboard Magazine. She was the first house artist to sign a major label deal and also launched the Hip House sound when she recorded Fun with Bad Boys with her mentor and friend, Afrika Bambaataa. Born Rachael Cain – Rachael’s collaborations with notable artists including Bambaataa, Marshall Jefferson, Colonel Abrams, Grandmaster Melle Mel and others has resulted in a string of hits such as Real Thing and Rock Me which have made her club royalty. She has been the subject in a number of books, documentaries, and films including The History of House Music, Nightclubbing, The Last Party, Techno Style and the recent Hollywood release Party Monster. On Don’t Make Me Lonely, Rachael returns to her strong Chicago alternative roots by working on the production with Van Christie of Die Warzau, who’s sound stretches the limits of house with its electronic textures and homage to acid. The house mix is brilliantly executed by Jere McAllister / Mr. Ali. Also be sure to check of DJ Crash & Collino’s banging extended mix. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

A social experience filled with cultural vibes.

Anna P is a singer-songwriter from Chicago, IL. Her metaphoric lyrics, haunting melodies, and crystal-clear voice have propelled her to capture the attention of the local music scene and land gigs at legendary Chicago performance venues such as Cubby Bear, Navy Pier, and House of Blues’ Foundation Room. 
 Her new EP ‘I Was an Iceberg’ is a chronicle through a mental breakdown following a heartbreak. The painfully honest lyrics of songs like “Hesitate” and “Waves” paint a scenery of the inner struggles of mental health. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

Sleepy Vision is a new project from Brian Landreth, Sarah Sterling, and Ryan Ceroky. Their sound try’s to bridge the gap between folk, indie and alternative rock. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

A social experience filled with cultural vibes. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

Javier Orman is a violinist, composer, producer and teacher originally from Uruguay and based in Chicago. He received his Master’s degree in Music from the University of Michigan and Bachelor’s in Music and Mathematics from the College of Charleston with full academic scholarships. Over the last 6 years, he has been writing, recording and performing with his violin-and-guitar duo KOZM, described as “the most rock ’n’ roll pair of classically trained musicians working today” by 21st Century Musician. He enjoys collaborating with great artists from all genres, including hip-hop singer/producer Skylar Grey, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik and Classical crossover pianist Christopher O’Riley (NPR’s From the Top). Javier also produces electronic music as solo artist MLTFTR, inspired by literary and visual aesthetics of urban dystopias and retrowave musicians such as Com Truise, Tokimonsta and Home. Javier has been teaching violin for 12 years in a variety of traditions including Classical, Rock and American Fiddle. He has guest-lectured and offered master-classes at the University of Wisconsin, College of William & Mary, Sphinx Performance Academy, Montecito Music Festival and others. In 2009, he founded Kidzymphony, a children’s orchestra program in Charleston, South Carolina, modeled after Venezuela’s El Sistema. When Javier’s not performing or teaching, he enjoys arranging and recording strings for artists and producers such as Blänk, Essen Hiort and Cubeatz, as well as composing for video-games. A former winner in 2012 of Placido Domingo’s prestigious Operalia competition and of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, American soprano, Janai Brugger, begins the 2015-16 season as Michaela Carmen at Washington National Opera, and sings the role again later in the season at Lyric Opera of Kansas. Identified by Opera News as one of their top 25 “brilliant young artists” (October 2015 issue), Janai joins the Metropolitan Opera for their Rising Stars concert series and makes several US concert appearances during the season, along with various recital performances. She makes her debut as Norina Don Pasquale at Palm Beach Opera, and returns to Los Angeles Opera to revive the role of Musetta La Boheme which she sings under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

December Monthly Hip Hop Cypher - December 6th, 2018 by Radio One Chicago

Crystal Iris, The Bossette Extraordinaire is an author and your personal Reconstruction Strategist for all things Life and Spirit. She has a mission to rebuild, revive and restore lives, businesses and brands. She brings all of her experiences into building creative platforms that serve as a catalyst for change. She has vast experience in producing ground-breaking talks and interactive workshops for various audiences with topics to include leadership, relationships & dating, purpose, faith and personal growth. Her educational background includes a BA in Applied Behavioral Sciences, an MBA in Leadership & Change Management and she’s currently pursuing her doctorate in International Psychology. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

“Fluffy” has been crafting her skills in the music scene forever. Her debut album WhoIsFluffy? was featured a handful of collaborations, most notably, James Franco (yes, THAT James Franco). Political and outspoken, Fluffy challenges your expectations of what an artist can be. Half cuban, half black panther; it was Serengeti who kinged Fluffy. “U not a queen, U a king,” said Serengeti. With dual degrees in business and journalism you can be certain she is incredibly thoughtful and intelligent in her approach. Part mogul, part artist, dichotemy is no stranger here. Music is stupid & intelligent; weird & somehow familiar. Her songs are brain-churning. Her sexiness is evident and her live show is captivating. Think Portishead meats Erykah Badu— her music massages the brain while tackling controversial topics like race and monogamy. Influences like Prince and Cudi are easy to hear. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

Magix King, born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, has been practicing the art of hip-hop since first hearing a cipher in the park. Growing up he was surrounded by distractions but the love for music always kept his mind focused. “It started as just a way to get things off my mind, then I learned about the power of communication. I love the way it feels to hear a song and find comfort, feeling like somebody knows whats up”. Being family oriented connecting with someone, having the desire to comfort and entertain came naturally. “I remember how he was all about the people even since the beginning, open mics, shows or whatever it was he wouldn’t put the set together until we got there because he had to feel what the crowd needed to hear-nomme”. While growing, practicing and perfecting his art Magix understood that along with having a great music library, timing is everything. “My uncle used to tell me your music has to be able to stand for itself. Right now I have a strong movement behind me, Royal Lifestyle, and I am beginning to execute the plan, I feel like I am right on time”. March 9, 2012 Magix released his first solo mixtape entitled “Dream Catcher”. Throughout this collection of music he touches on many emotions from mirror conversations, love, pain etc. It takes you on a understand travel, understanding that this artist has talent and the means to make a difference in the industry if not the world. He is currently working on “the Workout Session” a mixtape that shows Magix’s growth. The desire to grow does not seem to be stopping anytime soon. Lyrically, production wise and even his mentality seems to be on a higher scale. “We came to take over like it or not/ the grinding don’t stop/ until I’m retiring my pops/ and my moms on a yacht/ and then I’m working on the city that I’m from/ where us kings hung/ spitting ill verses since we was young-Magix King”. Magix has performed overseas in Luxembourg, Europe as a result from “Dream Catcher”. He has performed numerous times making sure to leave a memorable impact on the crowd. For Magix King right now that’s what he is really focused on, the music and the people. “Hip-Hop is in a state of transition where people are beginning to miss the feelings that they once felt when listening…” that’s why he felt timing was everything, “…it’s my time now, the plan is in affect”. 2017 is going to be a big year for Magix King and the Royal Lifestyle movement. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

Shimmering synth rock/wave band descend upon us from Mexico/Puerto Rico. Now with new members and located in Chicago . The project take us to a layer of synths sounds and electrified aerophonal sounds with visuals and kroutrock motoring drummings. Romantic Spanish language and elnglish lyrics metaphorically aligned to please the ear and sight. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

Trace the Shadow is a 4 piece English/Spanish rock group hailing from the South side of Chicago. Originally started in 2009 by Jesse (Guitarist) and Rafael (Drummer), the band began as a group of high school kids playing at the local talent show with fellow classmate Anthony, who would later become the band’s singer and rhythm guitarist. Although the group’s first time playing together was done on short notice, we continued to play and develop as a band by playing outside of school. Following a series of talent shows over a span of 3 years, Arnold, former bassist of “The Minorities” was invited to join us in 2012. What was once an excuse to pick up instruments soon became a hobby for us. We enjoy playing live music whenever the opportunity arises. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

Tyshaun HQ, a Chicago rapper stopped into talk about his latest record. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

Alien Thing is a raucous Chicago based trio known for their high-energy performances and anxiety-fueled lyrics. The band name is an allusion to their overall sound, which is a vague blend of light-hearted-punk and unusual composition. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

November Monthly Hip Hop Cypher - November 1st, 2018 by Radio One Chicago

Demo is a Hip-Hop artist from the SouthSide Chicago. Born Alexis Ramirez, he was exposed to Hip-Hop at a young age. The environment he lived in was riddled with gangs and drugs, sadly he was easily drawn by the street way of life. His early years were spent gang-banging in the streets of Little Village (a neighbourhood in the SouthSide of Chicago). Music became an influence and soon he began writing his own lyrics. He was known to freestyle raps on corners for his friends. At age 13 he was taken to Radioarte (a local radio station) and freestyled on live air and received great feedback. As a freshman he freestyle for No I.D. (president of Def Jam) when he visited his high school as a guest speaker and received a standing ovation. Demo would then focus on music and leave his life of crime. He toured Mexico and performed in cities such as Puebla, Valle de Chalco, Ciudad Neza and Mexico City including others. He is an established artist in Chicago, known as one of the most refreshing talents to rise up in the Latino scene. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p cst on 88.7f/WLUW-FM

The brain trust behind Kaiju Attack Wrestling stop in to promote their Halloween show. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p cst on 88.7f/WLUW-FM