SOUNDS FROM THE UNDERGROUND

Independent artists listen up! Every Monday and Friday at 2:45pm we feature a new unsigned artist we think is someone you should hear. If you would like to submit your material please e-mail us at wcrxdj@colum.edu. If you are chosen, we will contact you - Please, no phone calls or follow up e-mails!

FEATURED ARTIST

Verona Red


AP NEWS

Obama's drone rules leave unanswered questions

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama left plenty of ambiguity in new policy guidelines that he says will restrict how and when the U.S. can launch targeted drone strikes, leaving himself significant power over how and when the weapons can be deployed....

Improving economy alters political landscape

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Alleged misbehavior by the Internal Revenue Service and other federal agencies gives the GOP something else to talk about and investigate as the economy clearly, if slowly, recovers on President Barack Obama's watch and robs Republicans of a central argument against Democrats....

Syria regime unleashes artillery barrage on Qusair

BEIRUT (AP) -- Activists say forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad have unleashed their heaviest artillery barrage in a week to dislodge rebels from a strategic western town....

Toronto mayor denies he smokes crack cocaine

TORONTO (AP) -- Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denied that he smokes crack cocaine and said he is not an addict, breaking a week of silence over reports of a video purportedly showing him using the drug. Critics were not appeased, with one city councilor questioning whether the mayor told "the whole truth" and another calling on him to resign....

WCRX NEWS + EVENTS

WCRXFM to Feature "Job Outlook" Segments for Graduating College Students

WCRXFM kicks off a month long public service campaign focusing on career development and the "Job Outlook" for graduating college students.

Pet Talk Show Debuts On WCRX-FM

Join Melissa Swift every Wednesday morning at 10:15 a.m. as she talks with various veterinarians and experts from the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association.

Masters in the Mix DJ's go "live" at WCRX-FM

Checkout your favorite Masters in the Mix DJ as they mix live at noon and at 6:00 p.m. every weekday.

WCRX-FM's Ryan McKiddy Interviews Academy Award Presenter AJ Young

WCRX-FM's Ryan McKiddy recently sat down with Columbia College Chicago Film Major AJ Young to discuss his appearance on stage at the Oscars, handing statuettes to presenters at the 85th Annual Academy Awards.

WCRX-FM is in the House

It's a house party at WCRX-FM after midnight.  

The Blue Door Club is open for business on WCRX-FM

The Blue Door Club opens from 7 to 10pm every Friday night on WCRX-FM.

Listen to WCRX-FM on your Mobile Phone

Want to hear WCRX-FM on the go?

WCRX-FM Wins 1st Place in Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Awards

WCRX Students win 3 Illinois Broadcasters Association Student Silver Dome Awards.

WCRX Named One of Coolest College Radio Stations

Chicago's Underground named one of College Radio's 20 Coolest Radio Stations by Men's Health.

The Scene for Chicago Music

Nick Butler and Becky Nysted host weekly music show focused on Chicago's vibrant music scene.