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Independent artists face opportunities and challenges

Independent artists face opportunities and challenges

Shirui Ji / March 5, 2017

Being the first artist ever to win the gramophone trophies with streaming-only albums, Chicago’s  harvested three awards at the 59th Grammys. “It was a very cool moment,” said Ricky Villarreal,...

A thousand miles later with Vanessa Carlton

A thousand miles later with Vanessa Carlton

Pat Mullane / March 5, 2017

Best known for her debut single, “A Thousand Miles,” American singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton has quickly made a new name for herself with her latest album “Liberman.”  Comprised of ten...

Sage the Gemini rocks annual Polarpalooza

Sage the Gemini rocks annual Polarpalooza

Taylor Ashmore / February 27, 2017

As part of Blue Demon Week, DePaul brings a performer to campus to entertain students. This year, the university welcomed rapper Sage the Gemini to the Student Center last Thursday for DePaul...

St. Vincent's DeJamz: Irish jigs

St. Vincent’s DeJamz: Irish jigs

Pat Mullane / February 26, 2017

As we find ourselves on the brink of the month of March, we’re just weeks closer to having our great Chicago River dyed green in celebration for Ireland’s biggest holiday. From hot dogs...

Music awards take a chance on independent artist

Music awards take a chance on independent artist

Donyae Lewis / February 20, 2017

The Grammy Awards is one of the biggest nights in music, from the red carper arrivals to show-stopping performances. But this year’s ceremony had a Chicago touch, and he goes by the name of Chance the...

You're here for who? Ariana Grande, Bon Jovi, Lionel Richie & Mariah Carey

You’re here for who? Ariana Grande, Bon Jovi, Lionel Richie & Mariah Carey

Pat Mullane / February 19, 2017

We did the homework so you don't have to. Check back each week for the scoop on bands you can't miss at some of Chicago’s hottest music venues.Ariana Grande Mar. 14 Pop superstar Ariana Grande visits...

St. Vincent's DeJamz: Best Original Score

St. Vincent’s DeJamz: Best Original Score

Pat Mullane / February 19, 2017

While it certainly may not be as popular as the other categories, Best Original Score at the Academy Awards is home to an array of soothing, thrilling and divine sounds that are mastered by some of the...

DePaul alumna reflects on road to Lyric Opera House

DePaul alumna reflects on road to Lyric Opera House

Rachel Hinton / February 13, 2017

Lindsay Metzger didn’t realize that opera was a career path she could take before her time at DePaul. Metzger, who graduated in 2010, was a vocal performance major during her time at DePaul. On Saturday,...

Hip-hop artist looks to avoid commercialism in music

Hip-hop artist looks to avoid commercialism in music

Nandi Howard / February 5, 2017

Joining Chicago’s extensive and thriving hip-hop scene is newcomer Melo Makes Music, an independent artist from the city’s South Side. To not give credit to the successful year Chicago had in music...

Chicago hip-hop artist reflects on musical influences

Chicago hip-hop artist reflects on musical influences

JohnFranco Joyce / February 5, 2017

Your typical 18-year-old usually does not tackle deep topics such as death, loneliness or failure but for the Chicago based hip-hop musician Dannie Amnesia, these are the aspects of his life that have...

St. Vincent's DeJamz: 59th Grammy Award nominations

St. Vincent’s DeJamz: 59th Grammy Award nominations

Pat Mullane / February 5, 2017

After tackling the Academy Award nominations last week, it is only appropriate to take a thorough look at the 59th Grammy Award nominations, especially with the ceremony taking place this Sunday.  While...

St. Vincent's DeJamz: FEST 2017 possibilities

St. Vincent’s DeJamz: FEST 2017 possibilities

Pat Mullane / January 16, 2017

As Chicagoans wait patiently for the Lollapalooza lineup announcement, DePaul students can look forward to another festival in the meantime, FEST. While the headliner of the DePaul spring festival...

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