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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Rand Kelly (left) and Ramsey Bell (right) of the Chicago band The Slaps. 
(Photo courtesy of Alicia Marciel)

From Lexington to Chicago: Rand Kelly of The Slaps finds new home

Mackenzie Murtaugh, News Editor October 23, 2017

In a coffee shop in Logan Square, Rand Kelly glanced up at a drab photo of a galloping horse and commented on his childhood. “That’s not how I grew up,” the vocalist for the Chicago band The Slaps...

Remix Artist Collective (RAC) perfromed at the Metro on Friday, Oct. 13. Liz Anjos, aka Pink Feathers, took over as lead singer as RAC features over 200 remixed songs. 
(Connor OKeefe/The DePaulia)

Remix Artistic Collective mix and mash

Connor O'Keefe October 16, 2017

In this day and age, remixes have generally become known as danceable, electronic, repetitive beats meant for nightclubs and parties. André Allen Anjos, the founder of the Remix Artistic Collective (RAC),...

“Where Ideas Sing” is Chicago rapper Saba’s latest single released on Sept. 28
(Sabrina Miresse/The DePaulia)

Chicago artist Saba teams up with Apple

Sabrina Miresse October 16, 2017

Chicago musician, Saba, recently had his lyrics artistically showcased on and around the new Apple store on Michigan Avenue. This store opens Oct. 20 and will offer Today at Apple courses. The Chicago...

Spanish-language music is more versatile than you think

Spanish-language music is more versatile than you think

Amber Colón, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2017

It seems like everyone knows “Despacito” regardless of whether or not they know what the Spanish lyrics mean. Throughout the summer, the song played (and still plays) on major radio stations like B96...

“Stranger in the Alps” is Bridgers’ first full-length LP that was released on Sept. 22.

Soft melodies shine in Phoebe Bridgers’ “Stranger in the Alps”

Marty O'Connell October 9, 2017

Musician Phoebe Bridgers has surrounded herself with experts of sad songs like Ryan Adams, Julien Baker and Conor Oberst, so it’s no surprise that her new album is a superb collection of songs that will...

Glass Animals, Amber Mark showcase new material at Aragon Ballroom

Glass Animals, Amber Mark showcase new material at Aragon Ballroom

Yazmin Dominguez, Online Editor October 2, 2017

Bringing their peanut butter vibes back to Chicago since their performance at Lollapalooza, indie rock band Glass Animals with Amber Mark visited the Aragon Ballroom on Thursday, Sept. 28. Having come...

The posterwork for the Red Bull Sound Select 30 days in Chicago taking place all throughout November.
(Matt Koske/The DePaulia)

Red Bull Sound Select presents 30 shows in Chicago

Sabrina Miresse October 2, 2017

Red Bull Sound Select is coming to Chicago this November for 30-days of live music around the city. Over 70 artists are performing in this month-long event. Sound Select launched in 2012 as an artist...

The National released “Sleep Well Beast” on Sept. 8. From left to right: Aaron Dessner, Bryan Davendorf, Matt Berninger, Scott Devendorf, and Bryce Dessner. 
(Photo courtesy to The Nationals Facebook)

The National’s time off shines in “Sleep Well Beast“

Sabrina Miresse September 25, 2017

Indie-rock band The National released their seventh studio album “Sleep Well Beast” on Sept 8. This album is their highest-charting yet. “Sleep Well Beast” was the first of The National’s to...

After a five-year hiatus, LCD Soundsystem releases new album, “American Dream.”

LCD Soundsystem reunites, drops album “American Dream”

Sabrina Miresse September 18, 2017

On Sept. 1, New York City-based rock band LCD Soundsystem released “American Dream,: their first album in five years. Since playing what was billed as their last show at Madison Square Garden in 2011,...

North Coast, Chance rock Union Park despite some rain

North Coast, Chance rock Union Park despite some rain

Blake Schlin September 11, 2017

  Autograf It’s a rarity when college kids and adults gather on a Friday night, unfazed by the work schedules and late night study binges that await them when they leave the Union Park. EDM...

Up and coming band Nightly charms Chicagos alternative pop fans

Up and coming band Nightly’ charms Chicago’s alternative pop fans

Yazmin Dominguez, Online Editor August 30, 2017

Chicago’s music scene never fails to give a warm welcome to up and coming bands. Nightly composed of cousins Jonathan Capeci and Joey Beretta coined Chicago as one of their favorite cities of their tour...

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