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This marks the first new release for the band since announcing their hiatus in 2014.

Arctic Monkeys reinvent themselves

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor May 14, 2018

Don’t panic, but Arctic Monkeys are back. After a five-year hiatus following the release of “AM,” the group graced fans with a new album on May 11 that features a surprising change of pace. The...

St. Vincent DeJamz

St. Vincent DeJamz

Mackenzie Murtaugh, News Editor May 14, 2018

The record label/art collective/media critique that is PC Music produces disgustingly catchy, bubblegum-experimental pop songs that, after a few listens, will insidiously find themselves in each of your...

Five-piece band Books was one of four local bands that played amongst the skyscrapers leading up to the much anticipated artist reveal for this year's FEST.
(Photo courtesy of Matt Bordman)

A$AP Ferg to headline FEST

Marissa De La Cerda, Contributing Writer May 7, 2018

In an effort to try something different, DePaul Activities Board (DAB) held their first FEST Rooftop Reveal on Friday night on the DePaul Center’s 11th floor rooftop. FEST is an annual concert that occurs...

FILE-The crowd endures the rain during Lollapalooza 2014. (Courtney Jacquin / The DePaulia)

Five acts that will break out post-Lolla

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor May 7, 2018

Lolla’s not just about the headliners. Aside from the big names that will be rocking Grant Park this summer, the iconic festival features a ton of lesser known artists that are often overlooked when...

St. Vincent DeJamz

St. Vincent DeJamz

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief May 7, 2018

Spring is on the horizon which makes this the perfect time to get your life in order and partake in some good old fashioned spring cleaning. There’s just something about cleaning up the clothes and loose...

Cardi B, J. Cole and Post Malone all released new, very different, albums in April. 
(Graphics by Victoria Williamson | The DePaulia)

Hip-hop in transition

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief May 7, 2018

In the lovely month of April, hip-hop fans were graced with three new albums from three of the biggest names in the industry. Cardi B released her debut album “Invasion of Privacy” at the beginning...

The five-piece band Varsity on stage during their show at Empty Bottle on Friday April 20. Their setlist for the performance showcased an organic spin on indie rock pop.
(Alicia Maciel | The DePaulia)

Varsity’s ‘Parallel Person’ is setting tone for rock pop

Alicia Maciel, Contributing Writer April 30, 2018

Empty Bottle was packed wall-to-wall just past midnight on Friday, April 20, with the crowd swaying along to Varsity’s immaculate set. Self-proclaimed “too cute for the punks, too raw for the bubble-gummers”,...

St. Vincent DeJamz

St. Vincent DeJamz

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2018

The day has finally come. Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill has been released from prison after being arrested in November 2017 for violating his parole. As someone proudly from the Philly suburbs, Meek Mill’s...

Nikki Roberts | The DePaulia

Is Record Store Day good for local shops?

Nikki Roberts, Copy Editor April 30, 2018

The first Record Store Day took place on April 19, 2007. Since its inception, it has occurred annually on the third Saturday of April, drawing both casual and professional collectors to over 1,400 independent...

Local rock band The Slaps performing at Schubas Tavern on Valentine's Day. The band has generated a dedicated local following.

Alicia Maciel | The DePaulia

“The Slaps” break barriers in local scene

Lili Trifilio, Contributing Writer April 23, 2018

Three-piece local band The Slaps, were born shortly after the trio began their freshman year of college at DePaul University. “We met at a party two weeks after school started in 2016,” said guitarist...

St.Vincent DeJamz

St.Vincent DeJamz

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief April 23, 2018

If you’re a fan of hip-hop you probably know that new music has been dropping all over the place recently. From a previously unannounced album from J. Cole to Cardi B’s debut, life is good for hip-hop...

"When I Think of You in a Castle" is Post Animal's first new release since 2016.

IMAGE COURTESY OF POST ANIMAL BANDCAMP

Post Animal’s debut is psychedelic rock masterpiece

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor April 23, 2018

If MGMT and Tame Impala had a lovechild it would be Post Animal. This Chicago-based psychedelic rock sextet is comprised of bassist Dalton Allison, guitarist Javi Reyes, guitarist and keyboardist Jake...

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