Suppose you’ve been following along with my DeJamz or other media recommendations. In that case, you must be on the edge of your seat, biting your nails with anticipation at the thought of what I could...

The National kicked off the international tour for its ninth studio album “First Two Pages of Frankenstein” with a sold-out four-night residency at the Auditorium Theatre. One of the oldest theaters...

For an event marketed simply as an end-of-year concert, FEST is so much more than the $10 ticket and big name performances on the quad. This year’s event featured opener Emblem3 and headliner Flo Milli,...

Composer and songwriter Sufjan Stevens released a new collaborated album with Timo Andres and Conor Hanick. The album is titled “Reflections” and released on streaming platforms in May of 2023. I first...

While pride month is not yet upon us, I find it best to be prepared. Lilly, you may ask, how does one prepare for Pride month? I'm so glad you asked because I have one word for you: cowboys. This might...

Sueños Music Festival returned to Grant Park for the second time after leaving a footprint on Chicago's Latine community last year, inspiring attendees to move their bodies to a mix of reggaeton, regional...

While DeJamz is used as a great vehicle to share a multitude of music tastes, I would argue all of them would be outshined by a “Glee” cover. There is an indescribable quality that is gained through...

Does my mom deserve more than this DeJamz? 100%. However, since taking over as the primary DeJamz writer, I have discovered that these silly little playlists do a pretty good job expressing emotions and...

In 2016, Trevor Powers announced the end of his solo career as Youth Lagoon. Though only spanning five years, the Boise native acquired a distinct kind of fame with his feeble voice and refreshing sound....

Taylor Swift stunned fans at her May 5 “The Eras Tour” concert in Nashville with the announcement of “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) (TV)” coming July 7.  “Speak Now TV” will be Swift’s...

Have you ever heard a song that is so good you want to put it on repeat? These are not those songs. Grating, loud and unnatural, this curated playlist is bound to make you nauseous. Don’t ask us how...

I’ve been a fan of the hardcore music genre since I was about nine years old. Personally, I gravitate towards music that demonstrates incredibly strong emotions, and hardcore music does just that. The...