Despite the recent chilly weather, summer is right around the corner! With Covid restrictions looking to lessen this summer, I am thrilled at the prospect of letting loose and enjoying all that summer...

Having spent the weekend listening to “sour,” Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album, I found myself wanting to listen to more angry music made by women. There are plenty of good songs made by and for angry...

When I first began writing for The DePaulia as a freshman, I was eager not only to gain some valuable experience, but hopefully make friends with the editorial staff; when I started working as an editor...

It certainly has been a while! The DePaulia’s official return to print also signifies the return of DeJamz — and it means that I’ll have to start cooking up themes that tie these songs together once...

Did something happen last week? In all seriousness, Election Week (what a concept) was nothing short of chaos. For this week’s DeJamz, I’m tapping into a mix of songs that are chaotic, with a few...

Do you feel a chill in the air? That’s not the changing of the weather — it’s Scorpio season. Even if you’re not well-versed in astrology, you’ve probably heard of Scorpios. Often thought to...

Spooky season is in full swing, so it makes sense that my playlist is skewing slightly more morose. In my experience, Halloween tends to be more fun in theory than in practice, but that doesn’t mean...

Do you ever find yourself wishing for a simpler time? I know I have. In an attempt to capture the spirit of a less tumultuous era, I’ve been listening to some of my favorite early 2000s jams. While certainly...

Lately I’ve had the feeling that the world is on the brink of destruction. Can’t imagine why. The world may very well be crumbling around us, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t enjoy the simple...

You can all relax now — Virgo season is over, and Libra season is upon us. This list was a bit trickier to write; in the spirit of the season, I had a very hard time being decisive. Libras are a very...

Fall is swiftly approaching, and while summer will always be my favorite time of year, I still enjoy the early changing of the seasons before Chicago turns into a tundra. As we usher in the new season,...

For the first time in 26 years, Riot Fest won’t be taking over Chicago — but don’t fret. An extra day has been added to next year’s already-stacked edition to make up for it. For now, turn on these...