Radio One Chicago

Fauvely is the project of Chicago-based singer-guitarist Sophie Brochu, who creates deeply personal dream-pop music. After completing her master’s in fiction writing and feeling frustrated with the constraints of her craft, Sophie turned to music for its raw and immediate release. The title of her debut EP, Watch Me Overcomplicate This (Midwest Action, 2017), speaks to the confessional tone of songs that range from delicately self-effacing to hauntingly sad. Fauvely’s forthcoming LP, Tides, transports listeners to the salty coast of Sophie’s hometown, Savannah, GA. Louder and bolder than her EP, these intensely brooding songs are the result of a new confidence possessed by Sophie, and the desire to come to terms with haunting memories in a place revered for its beauty. Fauvely has cultivated a strong presence in Chicago, sharing the stage with internationally acclaimed artists Stella Donnelly, Gemma Ray, Ryley Walker, and Ultimate Painting. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p cst on 88.

In Her Shoes Foundation (IHSF) began as the Positive Girls Club in 2008 as a forum for women of all ages to build strong individual and community relationships in the Chicagoland area. In 2011 the Club was formalized and it became In Her Shoes Foundation (IHSF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Today, through our Professional Development Program, Giving Back initiative and our flagship program, Ready Set Girls Academy, we strive to create a nurturing and positive environment for women and girls of all backgrounds to empower and inspire them to be their personal best. Today, IHSF has over 60 committee voluntees and an executive team of committee chairs working in close collaboration to deliver the Foundation’s programs in the local community. Find out more here. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p cst on 88.7f/WLUW-FM

From the city by the lake comes Chicago’s own Mystery Actions. An all-female lineup serving it up with everything they’ve got and more. Invoking the spirits of 70’s punk rock, these ladies are bound to pack a punch. So move over boys… The girls are back in town. They have shared the stage with Cock Sparrer, Buzzcocks, GBH, Dead Boys, Lower Class Brats, Peter and the Test Tube Babies, the Queers, Protex, Go Betty Go, FEA, Murphy’s Law, Shonen Knife, the Freeze and many more! Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p cst on 88.7f/WLUW-FM

The Right Now’s pop-meets-soul sound is more than a vehicle for Stefanie Berecz’s captivating voice. The celebration of thoughtful, catchy songwriting and intricate arrangements evokes a subtle sophistication in the tradition of Quincy Jones’ 70s and 80s masterpieces. Since 2008 the band has toured much of the United States and released three acclaimed albums, racking up placements in television, national commercials, and the multi-million-selling video game Watch Dogs. The Right Now’s Chicago roots permeate their music and performances: breezy horn lines sit atop soul grooves old and new, all while Berecz elevates one audience after another with her “classic yet contemporary voice” (Philadelphia Inquirer). College radio stations from Asheville to Seattle put 2012’s Gets Over You on the CMJ charts, and critics nationwide have championed TRN as “the real deal” (Pittsburgh City Paper). The seven-piece band landed an official Record Store Day release in 2012—all 750 copies sold out immediately—and collaborated

The Lowdown Brass Band (LDB) breaks the barrier between audience and performer with their live show, which features dynamic vocalists, hip-hop MCs, and body movement that gets any wallflower up and on their feet. The Lowdown Brass Band has performed at some of the premier venues and festivals in Chicago, throughout the United States, and across the globe, including: The Metro, Double Door, Lincoln Hall, Schuba’s, House of Blues, Cubby Bear, The Promontory, Hideout, Andyʼs Jazz Club, Cliff Bell’s, Taste of Chicago, Wakarusa, Meijer Gardens, and the Cotai Jazz and Blues Festival. The LDB has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with such artists as: Lake Street Dive, G Love and the Special Sauce, Dumpstaphunk, The Stooges Brass Band, Ricky B, Wycliffe Gordon, Bonerama, JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound, The O’ Myʼs, and The Drastics. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p cst on 88.7f/WLUW-FM

Calid B is an emcee/producer/songwriter/DJ who ushered in a new sound called AfroBang. Calid entered the music scene as manager and producer. But in 2016, Calid was eager to give the world a unique sound inspired by his African lineage and his experiences as a black man in the United States. He released “AfroBang” in July 2016, that hit such as “Gold” and “Parasites.” On August 2, 2018, he followed up with his second album, “Son of Sologon” that expands the AfroBang sound with songs like “Free the Watoto” and “Mansa Musa.” Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p cst on 88.7f/WLUW-FM

Anastasia is an American designer, creating a heritage level Collection one year at a time. Chicago-based fashion designer Anastasia Chatzka was born and raised in Detroit. Those early years spent exploring the expansive Detroit music & art scene helped shape the womenswear designer she is today. Rich colors/prints and textures are woven into the DNA that is recognizably an Anastasia garment. She is most known for her fun flirty dresses and separates – coining the term #soanastasia. After college and honing her skills with designers like Betsey Johnson & Anna Sui Anastasia decided that it was time to start her own clothing line called: Anastasia. The Anastasia brand consists of fun, feminine, and cutting edge ready-to-wear and custom made designs. Anastasia is truly a lifestyle brand; her collections encompass everything from ball gowns to intimates. A primary focus of the brand is domestic manufacturing – Made in America. The Collections are currently produced in Chicago with the finest artisans with more

Carlo Basile is the artistic director and founder of Las Guitarras de España (The Guitars of Spain). Carlo has produced many “Global music” projects with artists from around world over the past 15 years. Carlo has visited over 30 countries to collect materials for his musical collaborations. He has co-produced 5 CDs and had appeared as a guitar soloist in works at Chicago’s Looking Glass and Goodman Theaters. The Chicago Sun-Times has referred to Carlo as a “masterful guitarist.” Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p cst on 88.7f/WLUW-FM

“The Studs are a punk/alternative/pop/marsXcore five piece based in the South Suburbs of Chicago, with a menagerie of musical stylings for everyone with something to lose. They released their first full length album “”Don’t Suck”” in 2011, and in 2012 recorded their EP, “”The Fall of The Studs””, which brought with it a whole new sound and style that can get anyone dancing and singing along. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p cst on 88.7f/WLUW-FM

Born and raised in the West Town community of Chicago, Na$im’s broad taste in music genres has matured him as a producer and DJ. With influences from several composers, Na$im’s creativity categorizes itself. Na$im Williams in recent years has emerged as one of the biggest talents coming out of Chicago within its renaissance of hip-hop with his cutting edge production and his life-of- the-party DJ sets. On the production side has released various highly acclaimed instrumental projects which revolve around the beat-smith’s unique and diverse sound. Na$im has a niche sound which ranges from older sampled based records to heavy hitting trap sounds. Apart from this he has also produced records for the likes of Treated Crew, Mic Terror, Gzus Piece, Sulaiman, Nick Jr, PST Saint, ShowYouSuck and Lili K amongst other artists. When he’s not in the studio working on future hit- records, Na$im is in heavy rotation spinning throughout Chicago’s busy nightlife. Initially starting via the college/university circuit he is n

Hobbyist is Holly Prindle who sings and Marc Mozga who plays guitar, drum machines, drone machines, bass and melodica. Hobbyist was formed in 2013 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The release of their self- titled debut album came that same year, along with the EP “Hobbyist in Dub”- featuring reggae bass master Dennis Bovell. After playing numerous rock shows in their hometown of Chicago Holly went to live and sing in Goleniow, Poland with the experimental theatre group Teatr Brama, who specialize in community art and ancient pagan folk singing. Concurrently, Marc embedded himself for 3 years with a suburban Chicago family to film them raise their autistic son. The result was “Getting To First Grade”- an observational documentary produced, shot and edited by Marc which was completed in 2015. The duo went on a short tour of the Northwest USA and Vancouver in late 2015. On a rainy night in Vancouver Marc proposed marriage to Holly and she accepted. The trip also led to a fruitful live to tape recording of the song

DJ MH2DA Presents the September Monthly Hip Hop Cypher. Scheduled to appear as part of the monthly hip hop cypher Young Luck Musa Reems Freddie Old Soul Jeremy Nixon Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p cst on 88.7f/WLUW-FM

Yomí is a dream-pop jazz harpist from Chicago, Il. She’s was classically trained all though her childhood and teenage years, starting her journey with harp at 8 years old. 17 years later, and she’s writing and producing her own music, touring the US, performing all around Chicago’s best venues, and she’s just getting started. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p cst on 88.7f/WLUW-FM chicagorapperHip Hopmusicinterview

Joslyn-Marie was recently named on the “Top 10 Female RnB Artists in Chicago to Keep On Your Radar in 2018” by Chicagomusic.com Joslyn-Marie is a Chicago based-singer, songwriter and performer. Joslyn-Marie born and raised from Chicago comes as a soulful voice that seems to have experienced multiple lifetimes’ worth. “Joslyn-Marie has a way of channeling everyday events — big and small — into every song she sings, whether it’s an original or a cover. It’s the kind of voice you don’t want to bog down with too many instruments. Just give her a simple piano accompaniment and watch her go.” She has recently performed in popular venues in the Chicagoland area such as, The Metro, The Mid, Reggie’s Rock Club, Sub-T and House of Blues. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p cst on 88.7f/WLUW-FM

The Concrete Roots are a reggae band based out of the Chicagoland area. This group is compiled of musicians from various backgrounds that have a very deep respect for all sub-genres of reggae music & culture. Their eclectic sound is a great mix of roots-rock-reggae soul and hip-hop that that could move a diverse crowd & keep them moving. Since 2012 they have been playing live shows at both traditional & unique venues throughout the Midwest and continue to spread their music throughout the US. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p cst on 88.7f/WLUW-FM

Dough From Da Go is an american music industry mover and shaker, marketing guru & a&r born in raised in Chicago. Dough got his start in the early 2000’s producing and engineering for many local artists. Dough is credited with starting the infamous Stack Or Starve Movement, Stack Or Starve mixtapes, DVD & Stack Or Starve Dj crew who are partially responsible for breaking many of Chicago’s artist on the drill music scene. Over the years, Dough’s grind has been so consistent that it caught the attention of Eric Parler (VP of Mixshow & Lifestyle) @ Def Jam Recordings. Dough’s role at Def Jam in the Chicago market includes Lifestyle Marketing & Promotions, mixshow & street team campaigns for some of the biggest recording artists in the world that include: Jeezy, YG, Jadakiss, Big Sean, Pusha T, Jhene Aiko, August Alsina , Jeremih & many more! As of late, Dough has been working hard on many things including his Bag Language Clothing brand, developing new talent and finishing his much anticipated self Executive Pro

Female Born and Raised on the south side of Chicago. Poet, Activist, Artist, Songwriter, and chief. Melo plan to touch lives through her music and poetry. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p cst on 88.7f/WLUW-FM

Evan F. Moore is a digital content producer-news with the Chicago Sun-Times. His work has appeared in various publications such as Rolling Stone, DNAinfo, ESPN’s The Undefeated and Chicago Magazine. In 2018, he won the Peter Lisagor Award for best independent blog entry. In 2017, he was a finalist for the Lisagor Award for best non-deadline reporting in a newspaper or magazine. Evan is also an adjunct faculty member of DePaul University’s College of Communication. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday from 6p to 8p cst on 88.7f/WLUW-FM

Through friendship and love of comicbooks, two Latinos from Burbank and Blue Island Illinois came together to start up their own independent comicbook label, Sketch House Press. Ricardo Gonzalez and Enrique Reyes are the publishing and creative minds behind SHP. Since starting in April 2018, SHP has released its first book to great and fortunate success, La Chamba: Street Vendors Comicbook drawn and written by Ricardo. With SHP, these two friends have the chance to create characters and stories in an art form they love so much and spread the joy of comicbooks. Their second book, FREESTYLE: Comicbook Anthology Vol. 1, will be released in late July 2018 with both Ricardo and Enrique as artists on it and joined by eight other very talented artists. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night from 6p to 8p cst on 88.7f/WLUW-FM

Shamika “Mika Luciano” Pierce is an American hip hop recording artist and poet from Chicago Illinois. Hailing from the city’s gang ridden west side, the hard spitting femcee acknowledges an early exposure to the street life. Heavily influenced by the rap culture around her, Mika Luciano displays hard hitting verses laced with a distinct style, unique versatility, and boggling lyricism. As an affilliate of “Goon Affiliated Business” (G.A.B), a team with a repertoire of hip hop, R&B, and Soul Mika Luciano first went public debuting their song “Blunts, Bottles, and Bi***es”. Tough, exciting, and sexy, and just when you thought you’ve had this Gemini figured out she shows exactly why she’s Naturally Bipolar. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night at 6p cst on WLUW-FM, 88.7f or WLUW.ORG