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Sessions @33

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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00:12:34

SPLIFF

Sessions @33 ·

2025/09/15

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. Gravity3. Happy Birthday4. HeartwormFirst & Last Name of each member and what they play:Brian Rodriguez - DrumsDanny Castañeda - Rhythm guitar/vocalsKieran Moore - Lead guitarSkylar Moore - Bass/vocalsSocial

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00:12:34

KRACT

Sessions @33 ·

2025/09/08

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 energy, emotion, and infectious melodies. With catchy riffs, punchy basslines, and anthemic choruses, Kract sets out to bring back the rebellious heart of pop punk.Setlist:1.Fake Reality2. Purpose3.

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00:15:31

VIOLET CLARE

Sessions @33 ·

2025/09/01

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 engulfed by folk and songwriter classics from her father, like Joni Mitchell, The Kinks, and Nick Drake, as well as alternative rock and hip hop from her mom, such as The White Stripes, Wilco, Radiohead,

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00:15:06

WHITE ORCHID

Sessions @33 ·

2025/08/25

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 ColaSo MuchVenus and Bacchus (Cover by Saetia)Members: Noreen Buscher (Bass, Vocals), Bodhi Lopez (Guitar), Niko Palomo (Drums)Social

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00:13:26

UNDERWEAR

Sessions @33 ·

2025/08/18

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:In The DarkBetty And Rita In Another LifeWouldn’t You Like To KnowLu (by Laura Nyro)Social Media links:https://www.instagram.com/annalise.panken/?hl=enCredits:Executive Producer: Tom JoyceExecutive

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00:11:13

THE RASPBERRY JAMS

Sessions @33 ·

2025/08/04

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 visceral, crafting personal experience, biting social commentary, fictional dreamscapes and modern teenage life into songs of beauty and terror. After meeting their freshman year of high school, their shared

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00:14:45

SUPERCORP

Sessions @33 ·

2025/07/21

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 IslandDrogCop PartyPaperface (Weezer cover)Band:Anthony Corbo - guitar & vocalsRichard Daniels - drumsGarrett Shafer - guitar & vocalsStephan Skiniotes - bassSocial

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00:18:02

SIDE HUG

Sessions @33 ·

2025/07/15

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 upbeat rhythms with reflective, slower moments.The addition of Allan Cardenas on lead guitar and Jon Reyes on bass began a new chapter for Side Hug, and saw the release of their sophomore EP, Wasted Summer (

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00:15:13

ERASERBABY

Sessions @33 ·

2025/07/07

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 religious trauma— coming together to create a work that is as therapeutic as it is fun.  Setlist: God’s Country New ReligionPersonal BestNaked In Manhattan (Chappell Roan Cover)Band Members:Kat Thelin

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00:9:06

PURE INTENTION

Sessions @33 ·

2025/06/30

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 Kills2. No Control 3. Underdog’s Prophet 4. Bullet by Misfits Members:Tim Chavez - guitarJoe Oesterreich - bassAdam Millard - drumsSocial Media: https://www.instagram.com/pureintentionband/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/pureintentionchicago/

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00:12:06

MONROE

Sessions @33 ·

2025/06/23

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

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00:12:55

MADDIE HANNA

Sessions @33 ·

2025/06/17

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 experience that leaves listeners in the clouds. Names of the Songs: 1.Purple Hearts (Original)2. Delusional (Original)3. Melting (Cover)4. Elevate (Original)Social

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00:17:12

JUPITER FLYNN

Sessions @33 ·

2025/06/09

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 Pola Roy (drummer of Wir sind Helden) in his studio. Her compositions are of a fragile, light-footed indie-pop quality, while their husky voice and dark coming-of-age lyrics form a strong counterpart that

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00:16:27

GORILLA TUESDAY

Sessions @33 ·

2025/06/02

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 electric solos to create engaging takes on each genre the band dips into.  In theme, Gorilla Tuesday tackles the fantasies of fresh romance and the gallows of grisly executions alike, aiming to above all never

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00:19:57

SHADAN RED

Sessions @33 ·

2025/05/26

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 for your interpretation on all streaming platforms.Setlist:Originals –NothingSome Sticky Thing Called Love”VillainCover – Traitor by Olivia RodrigoDumb & Poetic by Sabrina Carpenter

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00:09:54

TWOCELL

Sessions @33 ·

2025/05/12

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 Olsen, and Brittle Brian. With poetic yet bare lyrics that capture the feeling of loneliness along with distorted guitar, she is able to create a reminiscent sound landscape. After releasing a couple of

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00:12:17

ELSTON AVE

Sessions @33 ·

2025/05/05

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. Band:Peri Nikas (guitar and vocals)Mike Wright (bass and vocals)Jayden Daniel (guitar and vocals)Sam Paolillo (Drums) Setlist:Originals:1. Bennet2. Best of Days3. I KnowCover:4. 100 Proof - 88 Fingers

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00:17:12

DAUNDRY

Sessions @33 ·

2025/04/28

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 creates a captivating blend of grunge and shoegaze that resonates with audiences. Names of three originals and cover:1. Drained2. Onyx3. Preoccupied - Mac Demarco cover4. Brother Jeremy5.Members:  Ian Kloehn

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00:22:03

MATEO SUAREZ & THE PUBLIC EAR

Sessions @33 ·

2025/04/21

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 talent- featuring a lineup of Trilian Krug & Oliver Schwed on drums, Angelo Flores on keys, Benicio Martinez Bassett on guitar, Sky Anne Watson on background vox, and Jeremiah Davis on

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00:14:14

STEEPLECHASE

Sessions @33 ·

2025/04/14

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 BathroomYou and Your FriendsLove Her“Linger” (The Cranberries Cover)Band Members:Cierra Gonzales (Vocals)Frankie Buente (Guitar)Pearl Hosman (Drums)Libby Rousseau (Bass)Virginia Roberts (Guitar)Social Media links:https://www.instagram.com/steeplechaseband/

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