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Splatoon’s Musical Identity
Written by: Meghan Gillies On my show, Rainbow Connection, I play a wide variety of music. From Dad Rock and disco to K-Pop, videogame music, and of course Muppet songs. This semester I have been playing more music that relates to the different fandoms I am in and the media I like. For example, I Read more
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Chaepter – Companion Music
Written By: Brian Diaz Often times when it comes to listening to small independent artists or bands, one of the first things I notice is the production of their music. Most of the time the production quality tends to be a weak aspect as they try and find what works for them as they fine Read more
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Jesse Welles: The Man Who Sings What We’re All Thinking
Written By: Costa Petropoulos If you don’t know who Jesse Welles is, you should. But if you don’t, don’t worry, by the end of this blog you’ll know him and what he’s about quite well. Welles is a folk singer-songwriter but as far as I’m concerned, he’s THE folk singer-songwriter. I’ll be playing a lot Read more
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What is music?
Written by Puja R. Krishnan A song isn’t just something we hear—it is something we feel. Something we live. Time folded into sound and memory stitched into melody, to hear a song is to remember, even when we don’t realize we are. When the details of a moment slip away, the music remains, a ghost of Read more
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Death Of The Band
Written by Jack Runyan Magical things tend to happen when legendary musicians get together and pool their efforts to produce the best product they can. The way all of the individual members’ personalities imprint on the music and production process is something deeply personal and unique to each group. So where are all the iconic Read more
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Rock history: Bob Dylan, The Band’s Basement Tapes, and The Birth of Bootlegs
Written by Andy Hood In 1966, Bob Dylan was at the top of the game. Having just released his epic 2-LP album Blonde on Blonde, along with a tour spanning the US and UK, it seemed as though he was in more demand than ever. He even got married! Things slowed down, however, when Bob Read more
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Discovering Slow Pulp: Chicago’s Indie Music Gem
Written by Robbin Llamas If you haven’t yet fallen into the dreamy, hazy world of Slow Pulp, now’s the time. This Chicago-based indie band has mastered the art of blending soft, introspective vocals with grungy guitar riffs and an ethereal, almost nostalgic energy that makes their music feel like a warm, late-summer evening. The band—made Read more
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Harper Radio Wins at the IBS Media Awards and at the BEA Festival of Media Arts
PRESS RELEASEMarch 13, 2025Palatine, IL This past weekend, WHCM (88.3 FM) Harper Radio received a first-place trophy along with having several finalists at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) annual conference. The local station was nominated for three awards and did not return empty handed. The 2025 Harper College IBS winner is: Moreover, Harper Radio had Read more
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What’s Up Doechii?
A fresh force is emerging — one who blends authenticity with reinvention in a way that feels both nostalgic and groundbreaking. If she isn’t on your radar yet, it’s time to change that! Her genre-blending sound, razor-sharp lyricism, and magnetic stage presence make her one of the most exciting artists on the rise right now.… Read more
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An Interview with Plain White T’s Tom Higgenson
WHCM DJ, Gillian Chmielewski recently had the opportunity to interview Plain White T’s frontman, Tom Higgenson about his upcoming solo project “Million Miller”. They discuss everything from love to The Goonies, read it below! – WHCM Harper Radio Management Gil Chmielewski Host Hi! My name is Gil Chmielewski and I host “Quiet Up, Listen Down- Read more
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