WONC – The Radio Voice of North Central College
by Emily Vickers
In today’s age of technology, there’s always something new to listen to, watch, cook, attend, and so on. With this constant stream of new media and stimulus, our brain begins to expect more and more. This also means we get tired of things much more easily.… Click here to continue reading!
by Emily Vickers
Yeah, I said it. We might be stuck inside, but that doesn’t mean we have to go on without live music performances! One of my favorite past times during the summer is going to concerts. While we’re all doing our best to adjust to this new normal, we have the option of watching all of our favorite musicians from the comfort of our own home (and without the outrageous food and drink prices).… Click here to continue reading!
by Jette-Mari Anni
I go on long walks daily and have been taking notes on what I hear around me. There are always several houses that have their windows open, and you can hear the shifting mood of the nation through their music choices.… Click here to continue reading!
by Will Clausel
Pearl Jam are back after a 7-year absence from studio work with the release of their 11th studio album, Gigaton. While the band celebrates their 30th birthday this year, they can still reach back for some of the magic from their early 90’s albums and combine it with the maturity that has been accumulated during a 30-year career.… Click here to continue reading!
by Jared Moser
Lead singer, pianist, and keyboardist of Coldplay, Chris Martin, took to an Instagram live stream on March 16th from his house to talk about music, take requests and to spread positivity. It’s not every day you get so close to a celebrity’s personal life, but through live streams and the amazing world of social media, it seems almost normal to see into the personal lives of your favorite influencers.… Click here to continue reading!
by Jared Moser
The two man band from Columbus, Ohio, Twenty One Pilots, dropped a new single titled “Level of Concern” today. The song deals with the quarantine, and how it’s affecting lead singer Tyler Joseph, as he’s “concerned” for his loved ones.… Click here to continue reading!
by Nick Papanicholas
By now, the ins and outs of rock n’ roll have been muddied and stomped upon for decades. Lots of directions have been explored in the genre, as well as the creation of new genres like alternative and metal, producing many interesting sounds and people who got their inspiration from the godfathers of rock music, such as Hendrix and The Beatles.… Click here to continue reading!
by Tom Arndt
There’s a long-standing tradition in the surf film community to film surfers and put it to music, but this is usually done in two parts. The surfers surf and the rockers rock, never meeting and only being brought together by someone after both are done.… Click here to continue reading!
by Tom Arndt
Before some recent changes, someone had to be a professional musician and have access to a corporate studio with thousands of dollars of high-tech equipment to produce music. If a band wanted to make it big, it was essential to be signed with a record label, specifically one with great producers.… Click here to continue reading!
by Tom Arndt
You may remember MGMT’s “Kids,” the psychedelic hit of 2008, or “Congratulations,” its more mellow 2010 counterpart, with its absurdist music video of a sad creature in the desert. To most, they went quiet after the release of their second album, Congratulations.… Click here to continue reading!