WONC 89.1FM – The Commercial-free Radio Voice of North Central College
by Jette-Mari Anni
As you know, we LOVE rock music at FM89. However, our amazing DJs also run so many different, incredible shows that play other genres. One of them, Classical Corner, starts our Sundays off with two hours of classical music from 8-10am.… Click here to continue reading!
by Jared Moser
It’s been almost exactly one year since the Columbus, Ohio alternative duo Twenty-One Pilots released their quarantine anthem “Level Of Concern,” and two-and-a-half years since they dropped their best album to date, Trench. Now the band brings us the newest addition to their discography, “Shy Away,” a taste of their new upcoming album, Scaled and Icy, dropping May 21st.… Click here to continue reading!
by Jette-Mari Anni
Italy might be known for its food, wine, and amazing scenery, but it’s also known for passion. People express themselves in a variety of ways, and in Italy, the culture and language never leave anything lukewarm. The same goes with Italian rock music.… Click here to continue reading!
by Noelle Matonis
Some people are just multi-talented. Many artists and bands have not only created amazing music, but also written their own comics and graphic novels. Some of them go along with their albums, and some of them are based in separate worlds.… Click here to continue reading!
by Nick Papanicholas
On February 22nd, Daft Punk released a video on their YouTube page titled “Epilogue.” It was a statement and video hybrid announcing their breakup after an 8-year silence following their final record, “Random Access Memories.” If you’re a fan of music, as I am, you might be feeling devastated and let down.… Click here to continue reading!
by Jette-Mari Anni
Oh, the days of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who! British artists have influenced the rock scene for decades. But how did Britain rise to take over the world of rock, and who should we look out for today?… Click here to continue reading!
by Jette-Mari Anni
Music is an incredible mood setter. Spotify playlists named after specific moods and occasions are on top of the popular list. A few weeks ago, we asked you what your favorite songs are to drive home to, since that’s the perfect time to set the mood.… Click here to continue reading!
by Marissa Rybinski
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments of women around the world and through the ages. I think this is the best time to celebrate a few women who have made important contributions to the world of music, specifically rock music.… Click here to continue reading!
by Zachary Belles
If there’s anything good that’s coming out of our yearlong lockdown, it’s that in that time, nearly all active artists have started working on, and many have finished, brand new albums, or at the very least new songs.… Click here to continue reading!
by Nick Papanicholas
What is a concept album?
A concept album is an album that’s like a story. It has a clear and concise beginning, middle, and end. Tracks usually flow into each other with no break in between, but there are, of course, exceptions to this and variations in the music so the listener is invested.… Click here to continue reading!