WONC – The Radio Voice of North Central College
by Jette-Mari Anni
Chances are, you just read the title in your head with thousands of feet stumping at once, followed by a united massive clap. There’s also a decent possibility it automatically repeated the sound in your head a few times with Freddie Mercury’s voice taking over, and now that song won’t leave your head for the next 24 hours.… Click here to continue reading!
by Jette-Mari Anni
And just like that, we’ve reached the middle of the month! Leaves are falling, the air is sticky with pumpkin spice, and Halloween is halfway cancelled. What isn’t cancelled is the classic tradition of rediscovering all of your favorite scary movies.… Click here to continue reading!
by Jette-Mari Anni
TikTok, a short video app that has teenagers and young adults all the way to lawmakers, and even the President, going crazy (for different reasons), has taken over the entertainment world in the palm of your hand. You may have seen Gen Z using it for creative expression, and you might be like the many adults who don’t understand why or how TikTok has reached its popularity.… Click here to continue reading!
by Jette-Mari Anni
When I’m not in my car listening to the radio, I still carry music with me everywhere I go in my phone – from getting ready in the morning, to going to my next class, to winding down at night.… Click here to continue reading!
by Jette-Mari Anni
Records. What a nostalgic word with so many memories and emotions that might run through your mind as you hear the word. The first vinyl records, also known as LPs, were released in 1948 and dominated the market even over cassette tapes until the arrival of CDs.… Click here to continue reading!
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!