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Local Chaos

Tuesdays from 6 to 8PM


Join Austin Paulson and Jesse Hudgins as they bring you music from the Chicagoland area! WONC’s longest-running show features new and up-and-coming bands, as well local bands in the national spotlight! Check out Local Chaos on Twitter and Instagram!

About the Hosts


Austin Paulson


A native of Sugar Grove, IL, Austin Paulson grew up glued to television & radio of the Chicagoland area, listening to the likes of Jonathon Brandmeier, Jonathon Hood, Len Kasper, and Svengoolie. He took his fascination with broadcasting down south where he spent some time at Western Kentucky University and worked at local television and radio stations. During the pandemic, Austin returned home to attend North Central College where he’s currently pursuing a degree in Journalism & Media Communication. When Austin isn’t at a show downtown or in the stands of Soldier Field, you can catch him hosting a variety of shows on FM89 each week including Fringe Radio, Local Chaos, Music Telephone, and Vocal Distortion.

Jesse Hudgins


Jesse is a senior who enjoys writing stories, listening to and creating music, and just having a good time. He wants to make a career out of being a musician, writing stories, or as a music journalist. He’s an avid concert-goer, crowd surfing and moshing every chance he gets. You’ll find him on the air throughout the week, co-hosting Roommate Reviews, Alternage, and Local Chaos. He’s been part of the local music scene with different projects throughout the years, with one in the works. The weirdest show he’s played so far was with his pop punk band, an acoustic artist, and a rapper.

Concert Photos


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Mixing folk and classic rock with more modern alternative and indie music, The Orchard are a five-piece band featuring Liam Hellard (lead guitar), Connor Craney (rhythm guitar), Ryan Nelson (keyboard), Adam Hellard (bass) and Matt …

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Doom metal encompasses several eras and regional styles, but many would consider its inception to have occurred in England during the late 1960s. In the industrial city of Birmingham, the dark, blues-infused riffs of Black …

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Dust Biters is a 4-piece aggressive post-hardcore band that blends influences from the early 2000’s post-hardcore/screamo era with visceral punk and technical rock n’ roll. Their music features a unique take on heavy music, upbeat …

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by Austin Paulson The walls of Brauer House, a bar and venue in Lombard, IL, are plastered with old concert posters of legendary musicians of punk’s past. The names and images take up nearly every inch …

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In the winter of 1983, Evil I, a local hardcore punk band consisting of Craig G. (guitar), Craig S. (drums), Dave (bass), and Carol (vocals) entered a basement studio in Elgin, IL to record a …

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Interviews


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