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Sessions @33
by WCRXFM
WCRXFM Sessions @33 takes viewers and listeners on a sonic journey with a who’s who of emerging artists from Columbia College Chicago. This showcase, filmed primarily at the station’s studios at 33 Ida B. Wells Drive, gives artists an opportunity to utilize this performance to build upon their creative output and connect with an audience through a visual music set posted on WCRXFM'S YouTube page, in addition to being available via a podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Stitcher.
Episodes
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Blind Adam and The Federal League
Founded in 2017 in Chicago, Blind Adam and the Federal League has developed into something of an anti-fascist punk rock family band. Founding members (Blind) Adam Gogola and Alex Simotes turned a handful of Adam’s acoustic demos into what would become the band’s self titled debut LP before…
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CLAIM URSA
Consisting of guitarist Jake Zachacki, drummer Christian Ramirez, bassist Rylan Hurtado, and lead vocalist and guitarist Aaron Romana, Claim Ursa is a rock/metal, post-hardcore band from Chicago, IL, formed in late 2021. Claim Ursa combines sounds from the likes of Avenged Sevenfold, Coheed and...
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ELLIE MICKEY
Ellie Mickey frequents at local open mics where she can. She has performed with 2x Grammy Winning Columbia College Alumni, Jonathan McReynolds (2025), performed on the Manifest Acoustic Kitchen stage (2024, 2025), and wrote the lyrics for Cicada, a BFA thesis short film by Yupu Luo (2025). My set...
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MANSA (LIVE)
The Color Club and Sessions @33 proudly present “Green” — a live performance filmed by our sessions @33 team at Color Club in Chicago. This collaboration brings together the creative communities of Color Club and Sessions @33 to spotlight local artists and celebrate the vibrant energy of…
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GEDDY TREZAK
Geddy Trezak Band is a pop rock group from Hobart, IN. They offer a vintage sound designed and packaged for modern ears, even described as “something the world has been missing out on” by certain listeners. The band is led by Geddy Trezak, who wears his influences on his sleeve and includes many...
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DANIEL GAYDON (LIVE
The Color Club and Sessions @33 proudly present “Green” — a live performance filmed by our sessions @33 team at Color Club in Chicago. This collaboration brings together the creative communities of Color Club and Sessions @33 to spotlight local artists and celebrate the vibrant energy of…
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BURN THE RAIN
How do you burn the rain? We don't know. What we do know is that when you mix the sounds of grunge, metal, and a little bit of punk, you get Burn The Rain, the three piece live band from the southwestern suburbs of Chicago, formed around records made ala Foo Fighters circa 1995, and Mammoth,...
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JAMERRA
With a voice that feels both timeless and feels fresh, Jamerra is part of a new wave of RnB and Neo-Soul, blending soulful melodies with unapologetic authenticity. She finds her musical style emotional with relatable lyrics, inspired by her experience with life as well as what she observes from...
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LISKA
With Briggite Bardot hair, psychic abilities, and enough broken hearts to inspire an entire discography, Chicago’s-own Liska has all the makings of a “pop girly,” the Gen-Z-originated internet term of endearment reserved for the most iconic of icons. Liska's sound blends her resolute confidence...
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UNIFLORA (LIVE)
The Color Club and Sessions @33 proudly present “Green” — a live performance filmed by our sessions @33 team at Color Club in Chicago. This collaboration brings together the creative communities of Color Club and Sessions @33 to spotlight local artists and celebrate the vibrant energy of…
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TV BUDDA (LIVE)
The Color Club and Sessions @33 proudly present “Green” — a live performance filmed by our sessions @33 team at Color Club in Chicago. This collaboration brings together the creative communities of Color Club and Sessions @33 to spotlight local artists and celebrate the vibrant energy of…
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MOURNING STAR
Mourning Star is a band from Lake County Illinois who specializes in melodic guitar riffs, flowing bass lines and strong drumbeats. Accompanied by emotional woman vocals that makes you feel. The songs bring the listener to a nostalgic place while encapsulating strong feelings through the music.…
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MISTROPHIA
Hey everyone, we’re Mistrophia, a five-person indie rock band from the Chicagoland area!! Mixing alt rock, pop punk, and modern ska with a blend of each member’s individual music tastes, our overall sound has a small piece of every single one of us. Whether it be an uptempo dance beat or a more...
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LAVEOAK
Raised in the small town of Cherry Valley, Illinois, Lavenoak (Kristina Puzin) started as a local vocalist in multiple ensembles and an actress within small theater companies. She further honed her craft at the Merit School of Music Conservatory and is now pursuing the cinematic arts at Columbia...
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SLEEPER'S BELL (LIVE)
The Color Club and Sessions @33 proudly present “Green” — a live performance filmed by our sessions @33 team at Color Club in Chicago. This collaboration brings together the creative communities of Color Club and Sessions @33 to spotlight local artists and celebrate the vibrant energy of…
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THE 1-800S
the 1-800s are a relatively new band that in their words, “create loud music.” The band is from Chicago, Illinois and have been playing throughout the Chicago area at a venue near you! Interesting side note. All four members share vocal duties at times. Set List: Richard Fetus/Starry Eye Mood...
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STELLA PRINCE
Stella Prince is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Woodstock, NY. She first began voice lessons at age four and hasn't looked back since, and now ranks among the most exciting young voices in folk music. Already a veteran of touring circuits, Prince is readying a debut album—due in late…
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FRESHMAN
Freshman is a Chicago-based Pop Punk band with hints of Midwest Emo, bringing raw energy and heartfelt lyricism to every performance. Known by their nickname, "America's favorite unknown band," they have built a dedicated underground following with their infectious melodies and emotionally…
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VIOLET GARDEN
Established in 2022 Violet Garden is a four-piece shoegaze/grunge band from Chicago. With heavy hitting drums, distorted guitar, thumpy bass & loud raw vocals Violet Garden is ready to take you along down a spiral of noise and nirvana. Names of three originals and one cover: Needle 2 Vein Lies...
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SHAVON REZNIKOV
Shavon Reznikov themself is from St. Petersburg Russia but relocated to the states when they were young, and have been mainly living in Skokie and Chicago. This is where they’ve met the rest of the SR band and ever since have been bellowing out a mix of Punk with Folk sensibilities and Mystic...
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DANIELLE CRIM
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...
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ALICIA MAKA
Alicia Maka is a singer-songwriter based in Chicago, blending folk and country roots with influences from a wide range of genres. A multi-instrumentalist and student at Columbia College Chicago, Alicia brings depth and versatility to her sound. With a passion for storytelling and live…
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MOON DESTROYER
Moon Destroyer is a Chicago-based artist blending pop, rock, and electronic sounds with emotional, high-energy songwriting. After fron ting garage rock band Wasted Info in Erie, PA, she launched her solo career with the 2024 single “Can’t Sleep.” She is currently working on writing and...
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CHARITY WORK
Charity Work is music you can ___ to!! A band that's versatility is as heavy as its breakdowns. Their music flights from bounce to stomp, with hip hop lyrical styles and grunge influenced guitar melodies. Charity Work's performances and music showcase their vibrant energy and forward thinking...
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THE GROWING BOYS (LIVE)
The Growing Boys is an alt-folk band from Chicago known for their tight harmonies and heartfelt lyrics that explore nostalgia, grief, and joy. The band is the brainchild of two best friends, Syd and Kayla, whose creative partnership forms the heart of their sound. What began as two best friends...
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PLEASER
Originating in 2019, Pleaser was founded by Collin Bennett (Rhythm Guitar/Vocals) and Graham Dickson (Lead Guitar) with the additions of Christian Olds on Drums, Zek Morris on Bass Guitar. With influences ranging from The Strokes, to Thin Lizzy, to even the Beastie and Beach Boys. They can be...
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RAIN GARDEN
Rain Garden is a four-piece alt-rock band born and raised in Chicago, IL. It emerged as a solo project in 2018 from the makeshift bedroom studio of vocalist/guitarist Miranda Dianovsky but has evolved over the years as longtime friends Vincent Byas, Harley Reid and Maya Halko joined and adapted…
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EMMA HELLER
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: Fatal Flaw As You Will Be A light Onie (Cover by The Electric Prunes) Band members and...
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SPLIFF
Spliff is a four-piece dreampop/shoegaze project from the Chicagoland area. Their work interrogates the sanctity of memory and reframes the past through an exploration of different musical genres. Setlist: 1. Kiss the Ladder (Cover by Fleshwater) 2. Gravity 3. Happy Birthday 4. Heartworm First &...
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KRACT
Kract is a Chicago-based punk band delivering high-energy, hook-filled anthems inspired by the early 2000s pop punk sound. Fronted by guitarist and vocalist Daniel Swisher, alongside bassist Dan Wright and drummer Joey Fraider, Kract fuses nostalgic punk influences with a modern edge blending raw...
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VIOLET CLARE
Violet Clare, the moniker used by 20-year-old Violet Bowdle, is an alternative indie folk singer-songwriter based in Chicago. Originally from East Grand Rapids, Michigan, a town she has referred to as her muse, she began writing stories of all kinds as soon as she could hold a pencil. She grew up...
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WHITE ORCHID
White Orchid is a three-piece Chicago band with elements of punk, rock, and emo. As they state simply, “Some emo, with some screamo wrapped in a fuzzy 90s rock blanket.” Check them out playing around Chicago in the coming months. Setlist: ZaP! Cherry Cola So Much Venus and Bacchus (Cover by…
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UNDERWEAR
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.”...
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THE RASPBERRY JAMS
The Raspberry Jams are an up-and-coming teenage melodic art punk band from Chicago. They are a genre bending and genre defying duo since coming together in 2023. Their sound encompasses elements of rockabilly, garage rock, punk, post punk, emo and grunge. Lyrically they are both poetic and...
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SUPERCORP
The Lou Bega of punk rock. Supercorp is based in Chicago and will be releasing its debut album in 2025. Come see them play throughout the Chicago area. Setlist: Landlocked Island Drog Cop Party Paperface (Weezer cover) Band: Anthony Corbo - guitar & vocals Richard Daniels - drums Garrett Shafer -...
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SIDE HUG
Raised in the backyards and basements of Chicago’s music scene, Side Hug got their start with late night songwriting and intimate jam sessions, laying the foundation for their debut EP, Also (2017). A nostalgic fusion of folk and indie rock, the EP's anchor is “Velvet,” a song that balances…
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ERASERBABY
Eraserbaby is a 4-piece sparkly emo rock band from Chicago, IL making music about being young, hot, gay, and confused. The independent band’s debut EP “everyone here is having fun” is a seven-track, emotional alt-rock opus exploring themes of anxiety, depression, anger, loss, queerness, and...
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PURE INTENTION
Pure Intention is a Chicago-based three-piece punk rock band that pushes the boundaries of punk to new levels. Not only have they toured extensively throughout Illinois, but they also have had several tours across the United States. Setlist: 1. Psychiatry Kills 2. No Control 3. Underdog’s Prophet...
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MONROE
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…
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MADDIE HANNA
Maddie Hanna is a 23 year old independent pop artist from the south suburbs of Chicago. She blends different styles of pop, r&b, lo-fi, and indie music to create her own unique sound. Inspired by artists such as Kali Uchis, Alina Baraz, Doja Cat and The Marías, Maddie creates a listening…
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JUPITER FLYNN
Jupiter Flynn is a young singer-songwriter born in Amsterdam. They started composing at the age of six, and has lived in Tokyo, New York, Sydney and Frankfurt and is now based in Berlin. She just released her EP in July and her debut album in November 2022, which they recorded with their producer...
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GORILLA TUESDAY
Gorilla Tuesday is a Chicago rock band fronted by songwriter Jimmy Brown with guitarist Matt Shack, drummer Mick Smith, and bassist Steve Trifilio. Since April 2023, the band has produced songs running the gamut from indie pop to folk-rock. Their spirited acoustic rhythms combine with heavy...
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SHADAN RED
Shadan Red is an emerging musician that is constantly contradicting herself and trying to balance who she is and who she wants to be in her music. Through her mature, insightful, and occasionally moody lyrics, she tries her best to make her listeners feel a little less alone. Her music is ready…
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TWOCELL
Lauren Kenyon began her minimalist indie-rock mischief in her childhood bedroom with a phone and the garageband app. She slowly developed her sore-throat style that only the D.I.Y approach can elevate. Twocell has been likened to that of simplistic folk rock following artists like Alex G, Angel...
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ELSTON AVE
Elston Ave is a pop-punk influenced band hailing from Chicago Illinois. The four members have diverse music backgrounds that influence the sound of Elston Ave. From heavy hitting high energy breakdowns to melodic “stuck in your head” choruses, Elston Ave has a little something for everybody.…
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DAUNDRY
Daundry is a post-punk shoegaze trio hailing from the vibrant music scene of Chicago. Formed in August 2022, the band consists of Ian Kloehn (guitar/lead vocals), Sebastian Jones (drums/vocals), and Katrina Hildebrandt (bass/vocals). With their diverse musical backgrounds and influences, Daundry...
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MATEO SUAREZ & THE PUBLIC EAR
Mateo Suarez & The Public Ear is the rock-fusion project led by multi-instrumentalist and producer Mateo Suarez, combining elements of jazz, latin, funk, soul and more with rock and blues through him and his band The Public Ear. Inspired by Frank Zappa, WAR, and Traffic, the band is full of…
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STEEPLECHASE
Straight from the horse’s mouth, Steeplechase blends together folk, rock, and indie twang into a good ole time without reining in vulnerability. They are currently playing in and around the city of Chicago. Setlist: Employee Bathroom You and Your Friends Love Her “Linger” (The Cranberries Cover)...
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THE ASA LECOURBIER EXPERIENCE
Asa Lecourbier was born in New Orleans and trained himself to sing by listening to an extensive catalog of old school R&B records. He is an acting major in his sophomore year at Columbia College Chicago, and loves meeting new people and challenging himself to do new things, He recently released a...
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LITTLE MYSTIC
The Little Mystics have been together for under a year. Ben and Matt are one half of a Chicago alt rock band, taking a fresh acoustic approach to their own music. You can find their music on Spotify under little mystic. Setlist: House of the Traveler Cauterize Blue fire eyes Shark Smile by Big...
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WCRXFM Sessions @33 takes viewers and listeners on a sonic journey with a who’s who of emerging artists from Columbia College Chicago. This showcase, filmed primarily at the station’s studios at 33 Ida B. Wells Drive, gives artists an opportunity to utilize this performance to build upon their creative output and connect with an audience through a visual music set posted on WCRXFM'S YouTube page, in addition to being available via a podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Stitcher.
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