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The 1975 performing at Chicago's United Center on May 8.

The 1975 make waves with return to Midwest

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor May 13, 2019

Contrary to popular belief, every city isn’t a band’s favorite stop on tour — or at least in The 1975’s case. But frontman Matty Healy says the “worst hangover of his life” happened in Chicago,...

Students celebrate the announcement of Lil Yatchy as the headliner for DePaul Fest. This Fest reveal party was held in the Student Center and Fest 2019 will take place May 24.

DePaul FEST artist reveal sparks mixed reactions

Erica Carbajal May 6, 2019

This year’s annual FEST will take place on May 24 in the Quad with throwback artist 3OH!3 as the opener and rapper Lil Yachty as the headliner. Students gathered in lines for ice cream and giveaway contests...

St. Vincent's DeJamz

St. Vincent’s DeJamz

The DePaulia Staff May 6, 2019

The question was simple: What song pumps you up? Below, The DePaulia staff answers. Benjamin Conboy, Editor-in-Chief: "Walk" - Pantera Late-90s heavy metal band Pantera has a knack for punchy,...

St.Vincent’s DeJamz

St.Vincent’s DeJamz

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2019

It’s spring in Chicago, which means we all just had the pleasure of suffering through yet another snowstorm on our never-ending trudge toward warm weather. It’s days like these that make me miss the...

Smaller acts to look for at Lolla

Smaller acts to look for at Lolla

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor April 29, 2019

Once you get past the headliners, it seems like all of the acts on the Lollapalooza lineup blur together. Whether it be their positioning on the tires or just over enthusiasm for seeing the likes of Ariana...

St.Vincent’s DeJAMZ

St.Vincent’s DeJAMZ

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2019

The recently announced lineup for this year’s Lollapalooza conjured up a slew of reactions ranging anywhere from elation to outrage. For me, it settled somewhere between average and disappointing. Last...

Reggeaton artist J Balvin on stage during his performance at this year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California.

Reggaeton heats up stateside

Gianfranco Ocampo April 22, 2019

Chicago continued to feature and bring prominence to an emerging global music genre when reggaeton star Nicky Jam kicked off his U.S. tour at Rosemont Theater on April 11. Reggaeton has grown over the...

DePaul graduates TJ Horansky and AJ Khah on stage during their performance at Warped Tour as part of their band Sleep on It.

DePaul grads follow rock ‘n’ roll dreams

Ashley Sanchez April 15, 2019

You never know who you’ll meet at your freshman year dorm social. Chicago-based punk band Sleep on It, guitarist TJ Horansky and former bassist AJ Khah weren’t expecting to make connections at a social...

Lollapalooza lineup leaves much to be desired

Lollapalooza lineup leaves much to be desired

Noah Festenstein April 15, 2019

On the first four days of August, Chicago’s Grant Park looks to attract many in its 15th annual Lollapalooza music festival, but the majority of DePaul students are not attracted to it. With the lineup...

St. Vincent's DeJamz

St. Vincent’s DeJamz

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief April 15, 2019

As the saying goes, the young people of today are the better people of tomorrow. Or something like that. So when you apply that to music, it’s clear that there is destined to be a musical renaissance...

(Graphic by Max Kleiner / The DePaulia)

St.Vincent’s DeJamz

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2019

Following the murder of hip-hop artist Nipsey Hussle, scores of people applauded him for his philanthropic efforts in his hometown. Now, California Rep. Karen Bass aims to cement Hussle’s efforts in...

A man touches a mural in Los Angeles depicting Hussle on April 2, two days after his death. Courtesy of Associated Press.

Nipsey Hussle dies at 33, legacy lives on

Bella Michaels April 8, 2019

Nipsey Hussle’s death has not just been reverberating throughout his neighborhood of Crenshaw, but throughout the entire country. “I didn’t even know who Nipsey was until his death,” said Sandra...

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