WCDB celebrates local music at anniversary fest

WCDB, the student-run FM radio station broadcasting from the University at Albany campus, celebrated their 44th anniversary by hosting a music festival and awards ceremony at Albany Barn on Saturday.

In addition to the awards, performances from the night included WCDB’s own DJ Riddick, Jack Lynch, Grampfather, Canella, Safety Meeting, Mr. Every Day and The Past Life, Laveda, Scrambled and Stella and the Reptilians.

Check below for a complete list of award winners and to see photos from the evening.


Best Punk/Hardcore Artist: Dirtybandaid

Best Country/Folk Artist: Beargrass

Best Electronic Artist: Soo Do Koo

Best Jazz Artist: Colleen Pratt

Best RnB/Funk Artist: The E-Block

Best Hip-Hop/Rap Artist: Scrambled

Best Alt Rock Artist: Senior Living

Rising Artist Award: Ladybyrd

Best Song: Quiet Love by Canella

Best Album/EP: Anniversaries by Senior Living

Best WCDB DJ: DJ Schmit

Music Scene MVP: Rachel Freeman

Best Artist of the Year: Stella and the Reptilians 

WATCH: Stella and The Reptilians “Iykyk (We Had It All)”



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