Radio One Chicago

Chicago emcee Tony Patagonia formerly known as Prone has been making major moves. Releasing his first ever all Spanish project “El Autor” late December 2017 along with a titled track video. He dropped a full length 23 track LP titled “Scale King Syndicate” featuring highly respected artist along with multiple videos and a multi city midwestern tour in April/May. Also opened up for national acts such as Slaine of La Coka Nostra and Chicago’s very own Do Or Die. Consistently creating and performing Tony Patagonia and Seven Oddities Records will definitely be names you will continue to hear in the Hip-Hop world. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p on WLUW, 88.7f

Lucille Furs drops in to share a brand new unreleased song with Alex and Radio One Chicago! Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p on WLUW-FM.

Scripts Records founders Edwards Hamels and David Paha stop in with their recording artist, Leah Asher to talk with Alex on Radio One Chicago! SCRIPTS records is passionate about producing, promoting and archiving music taking influence from contemporary concert music, noise, ambient and electronic composition. Founded by composers and Chicago natives David Paha and Edward Hamel, the concept of SCRIPTS began in 2015 while both David and Edward were living in Los Angeles. Growing nostalgic for the progressive and evolving music scene of their hometown, Edward and Dave returned to Chicago in late 2016 and released their first pressing shortly after. They continue to expand their catalog by seeking out composers and musicians while also beginning to focus on publishing books from writers, graphic designers and artists of various mediums. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p on WLUW-FM.

Chicago emcee and poet, Joey Price stops in to talk about his journey from college student to recording artist with WeekendGabe. Joey Price was born on February 26th, 1988. He grew up on Chicago ’s Westside, living in a house with his parents and grandparents. A few years later he and his parents relocated to the West Suburbs where he attended private school until the age of fourteen. Before graduating from grade school his grandmother passed away. He was asked to speak at his grandmother’s funeral, but he did not know what to say. The only thing he could think of was poetry. He wrote a poem about his life experiences with his grandmother and after he was done he instantly felt better. Years past and he continued writing poetry about life issues that concerned him. Eventually he perfected his skills in poetry and his friends told him he should turn his poems into raps. He was finally confident enough in his skills to announce himself as a solo artist. His songs touch on so many subjects in life, and they do

Redlyon stopped in to talk about the history of the group and play a few records on their latest, Bluish Blur. redLYON endeavours to create electronica/rock/industri-pop that draws from the vein of the best of the genre while creating something new and unique. Those who are familiar with and enjoy Depeche Mode, New Order, LCD Soundsystem, Nine Inch Nails, Gary Numan, The Cure, Gorillaz, Nick Cave, Klaxons, Joy Division, White Lies, and the like, may recognize influences, while hearing redLYON’s original voice in Alternative music. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night from 6p to 8p on WLUW-FM.

Awdazcate talks the 7th annual Waffle Fest on Radio One Chicago! Shawn Childress, who releases funky hip-hop tracks under the name Awdazcate, has a thing for waffles. It’s in the name of his loose collective (Waffle Gang), his online radio show (Waffle Season), and his annual festival, aka Waffle Fest, which celebrates this city’s underground hip-hop scene. Since its debut in 2011 the bash has showcased a multigenerational array of local acts, and Waffle Fest Four is no different: the bill includes Molemen rapper Astonish, long-grinding rapper Longshot, and Wogz, a youngster who raps, sings, and plays violin. – Chicago Reader Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p on WLUW-FM.

Cream Team Chicago drops in to talk about their history and plans for 2018 with WeekendGabe on Radio One Chicago. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday on WLUW-FM, 88.7 from 6p to 8p cst.!

The Moose talk about with Alex on Radio One Chicago! Moulded by Chicago’s thriving local music scene, and formed in the the city’s western suburbs in 2012, The Moose is comprised of brothers Mitch (bass) and Matt (lead vocals/guitar) Bellock, and childhood pal Dave Catanese (drums). With heavy influences from bands like Manchester Orchestra, The White Stripes, Every Time I Die, and Pearl Jam, the group’s cathartic ballads present a constant lyrical clash between fiction and non fiction, driven by heavy handed, powerful chords laced with subtle complexities, and underscored with smooth but intricate bass parts that tend to take the place of lead guitar. The trio released their latest EP, “No Wick,” in February 2017. No Wick is the sister EP to its predecessor, “All Wax” (June 2016). After a recent recording session at noteworthy Panda Studios in California, The Moose has an LP in their back pocket, with plans to release new music in the new year. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday on WLUW-FM, 88.7 f

Hand Practices are a four piece psychedelic rock band from Chicago, IL. None of the members are particularly virtuosic at their instruments, nor do any of them look particularly cool. However, they do have some redeeming qualities. For starters, they are relatively punctual for a band whose only unofficial endorsement is from an anonymous weed farmer. Oh yeah, and they write songs that have killer melodies, catchy hooks, and sneakily complex arrangements. From groovy, swinging, meter-bending, poppy tunes to sprawling, droning sonic monoliths, Hand Practices carves out albums and live sets that pull the listener along some somehow cohesive journey that detours at every strange roadside attraction along the way. With the self-release of their first full-length record, Caterpillar, in late 2014 and a handful of trippy singles, Hand Practices is moving forward musically with their sophomore effort Magnum Dopus, 9 songs that deconstruct music and lyrically ponder its value while hoping that the undercurrent of the

Jordan and Alana from the Fifth Star Band drop in to talk with Alex on Radio One Chicago! Formed in the summer of ’16, The Fifth Star Band is a youthful group of raconteurs looking to make their impact on the music landscape with their soulful jazzy twist on American Traditional Rock. The unique sound The Fifth Star Band has been able to cultivate is largely due to the diverse musical backgrounds each member of the group brings to the table. While at its core, Jordan Sawyer’s songwriting embodies a modern take on American Traditional Rock, throw in some funky bass licks, a strong jazzy beat, and a smooth dose of Eric Pedone's sax and you get a sound unlike any other. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday on WLUW-FM, 88.7 from 6p to 8p cst.!

Derik Wealthy Souls, a Jam Session champion stops in to talk about trying to make it in Chicago and how he got his start in music.

Avantist drops in to talk about their self-titled album, and how the 4 brothers found their calling for music.

As Chicago’s music scene continues to emerge into the national music spotlight, there’s one artist who has taken his pop and hip hop sensibility to an international level. Pmartt is the new sensation, whose sound rivals Akon, Flo Rida and Sean Kingston, with melodic pop tempos and a hip hop vibe. Pmartt was born Martial Njiemoun in Cameroon, Africa. Pmartt came to the United States at the age of 10, barely speaking anything other than his native tongues of French and Bamoun. As time progressed, Pmartt began to learn the English language, later on leading him to discover his passion for music. Pmartt has been determined to conquer the ears of his fans around the nation performing at national events, concerts, music conferences, festivals, fashion shows, talent shows and much more. Pmartt has featured in venues that are nationally respected such as South By Southwest. Pmartt has written, recorded, and performed new material tirelessly, making a name for himself in the hot independent music scene across Chicago

Bria Royal is a multidisciplinary artist from the west side of Chicago whose brain is hardwired in such a way that necessitates art and visual aesthetics as a mode for making meaning out of the world around her. She considers her paintings, comics, and animations to be the result of a radical healing process that she hopes others will benefit from seeing unfold, and an attempt to construct intersectionally black and indigenous mythologies for ourselves and our future liberated descendants. Much of her work centralizes black and brown womxn and femmes as identities in constant solidarity with the elements of our natural world due to parallel experiences of exploitation and resistance. bria is also a 2016 graduate of Northwestern University, where she studied Communications, Film and Psychology, and she uses those fields to guide her approach toward creative modes of storytelling through technological innovation. bria currently works for the youth media production organization Free Spirit Media curating opportu

This month's hip hop cypher features an all-star cast with DJ Jeff Da Illest.

Wally Lockard & Sonia Escobar from Urban Grind TV drop in to talk about a new deal that will expand UG TV in to new media markets.

Jonny Polonsky phoned in to Radio One Chicago to talk about his latest release, Flesh Flesh and discusses the new single, Orbit of Love with Alex.

Girls Rock Chicago talks with Alex about their organization and more on Radio One Chicago.

Chai Tulani was born in Nakuru, Kenya and raised in Chicago, IL. His first official mixtape “Visionz of Zion” was featured on the front page of datpiff.com in May of 2013. After gaining some attention from his first mixtape he began working on his second mixtape, "Cloud High Vybes", which was released on April 19th, 2014. His launch of the mixtape had a great start. The “Cloud High Vybes” mixtape release party brought out an incredible crowd and received a number of great reviews of the tape.Today Tulani continues to make waves with his project "Pocket Juice" which was releases in May of 2015 along with his singles such as "Ndoto" and "Stufio Love" featuring Christisn JaLon

"The sound listeners can expect from Little Boy Jr. is one reminiscent of wholesome yesteryear rock and roll, pulling in elements from the increasingly popular reappearance of beach rock." The Hustle is a young Chicago area rock’n’roll quartet in their teens. The band features Ted Ansani on bass & vocals, Tommy Hinds on guitar & lead vocals, Alex O’Malley on the drums, and Andrew Pridmore on keyboard and guitar. Growing up surrounded by great music and touring musicians, Teddy’s dad, Ted Ansani plays in Material Issue, and Alex’s dad, Sean O’Malley plays in The Safes, these kids had no choice but to follow in their footsteps of playing fun, catchy, rock’n’roll. These boys have rocked basements, house parties, talent shows, and probably would even play hydrant flushings if asked; they love to rock’n’roll. Now, The Hustle has bursted onto the Chicago music scene, playing shows at Township and Chop Shop, as well as being featured on the Chicago Vibe’s showcase, “Dishin’ at Dimos”.