WHCM Voices
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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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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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From Hamburg to Harper: The Cultural Exchange Adventure
Written By Kim Reichenbecher Imagine you are trading a fish sandwich for burgers and the small river Alster in Hamburg for Lake Michigan in Chicago and suddenly finding yourself on another continent at the Harper College. As an exchange student from Germany, my journey at Harper College has been all about exploring the differences and Read more
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Chappell Roan: The Rise of a Midwest Princess
As summer fades and fall approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the music that defined our sunny days and late-night drives. This season was a standout for women in music, with hits from Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, and more. But one artist, in particular, caught our attention and skyrocketed to fame:… Read more
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Blogs Done Differently #1
“Dear god they’ve given me the blog” This was my first thought when Matt offered me this space to write about music. For those that don’t know me, I’m Ben Dojutrek, host of Face for Radio and a proud member of WHCM. I really never thought I’d be writing about music weekly. I’m what you call Read more
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Nominate us for “Best of Chicago 2023”!
Hello listeners! The Chicago Reader has started it’s annual “Best of Chicago” competition and we at Harper Radio are throwing our hat in the race! Nominate “Harper Radio, WHCM” for Chicago Reader’s “Best of Chicago 2023”! To vote, do the following: 2. Type, “Harper Radio, WHCM” to nominate. 3. Then just click “Nominate”! Winning isn’t Read more
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