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St. Vincent's DeJamz

St. Vincent’s DeJamz

Alayne Trinko, Focus Editor February 10, 2020

Sometimes there just aren’t enough ways to say, “I love you.” Whether it be to your significant other, your best friend or even your dog, music always seems to be the way to go when we’re at a...

Brandi Berry Benson, a violin professor at DePaul, playing music inpsired by Isabelle d’Este. In this image, she is playing viola at The Newberry Consort.

DePaul professor aims to engage new generations with classical music

Keira Wingate, Arts & Life Editor February 10, 2020

In the fourth grade, after a next-door neighbor showed Brandi Berry Benson the violin, she realized her natural musical abilities. Since then, Benson’s passion for classical music has shaped her life. Growing...

St. Vincent's DeJamz

St. Vincent’s DeJamz

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor February 3, 2020

Road trips are often a coin toss. Depending on where you're going, who you’re with and how you prepare to entertain yourself, they can be either a recipe for disaster or success. Seeing as much of my...

The 1975's guitarist Adam Hann on stage during their show in Milwaukee on May 10. This marks the band's first show in the Midwest in nearly three years.

The 1975 focuses on climate change activism in upcoming shows

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor February 3, 2020

After The 1975 changed their traditional lead single to feature a message from climate activist Greta Thunberg, it was clear the band was going to use their platform to spread awareness in ways no other...

REVIEW: Rex Orange County puts on show stopping performance

REVIEW: Rex Orange County puts on show stopping performance

Jack Dombro February 3, 2020

Rex Orange County, renowned English recording artist, came through to one of Chicago’s most historic venues when he played Aragon Ballroom on Jan.  27th supporting his latest effort, “Pony.”  The...

Billie Eilish poses in the press room with the awards for best album and best pop vocal album for "We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?", best song and record for "Bad Guy" and best new artist at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles.

Billie Eilish, a voice of the youth, tops the Grammy Awards

Associated Press January 27, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Billie Eilish, who gave voice to young people struggling with depression on a do-it-yourself album she made at home with her older brother, is atop the music world. The 18-year-old...

St. Vincent’s DeJamz

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor January 26, 2020

Tuesday marked the beginning of Aquarius season, and since I am a thorough stereotype of a 20-year-old, today marks the first Zodiac DeJamz! For each of the 12 zodiac signs, I will pick songs that are...

Callie Craig | Tyler, the Creator

After decades of resistance, rap rises to the top

Hannah Mitchell, Multimedia Editor January 26, 2020

The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards went live on Sunday with a heavy presence from American rappers like Tyler, the Creator, YG, Meek Mill and Lil Nas X. Rap dominates the American music industry, which surpassed...

Protest music nowadays isn’t like it used to be

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor January 26, 2020

The day after the 2016 presidential election was a day of mourning in my community. Following Donald Trump’s defeat over Hillary Clinton, my very liberal high school in my very liberal hometown ceased...

St. Vincent’s DeJamz

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor January 20, 2020

In times of social unrest, art often takes a more political turn, reflecting the distress of the times. Music is perhaps the largest medium for protest, with some of the most iconic songs of the last decades...

REVIEW: How Mac Miller's 'Circles' is different from other posthumous albums

REVIEW: How Mac Miller’s ‘Circles’ is different from other posthumous albums

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor January 20, 2020

“Circles” is late rapper Mac Miller’s sixth studio album and the first release since his death on Sept. 7, 2018. Not only is “Circles” a companion album to his heartfelt and personal “Swimming”...

Here's what to expect in music in 2020

Here’s what to expect in music in 2020

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor January 12, 2020

As we close the door on the previous decade and step into the 2020s, one may find themselves curious as to how various avenues of pop culture will change throughout the next 10 years. Pop music, in...

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