Rita Ora made two firsts in her career on Sept. 17 — she played to a sold out crowd in Chicago, her first night ever performing in the city, and for the first time ever she delayed a show. The singer...

At the Bottom Lounge this past Tuesday, the crowd knew they were in the presence of one of the most iconic guitarists of the last 15  years. Whether it was a dad wearing worn out Nikes while sipping...

There is no slowing down for Rita Ora. After releasing her first studio album, Ora has been featured in huge box office films including "Fifty Shades of Grey," started releasing singles off of her...

After two days of rain and mud, the final day of Riot Fest was a beautiful day. But even with  the best weather, it was arguably the day with one of the weakest lineups. But Snoop Dogg, even though...

After the rain Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, Douglas Park turned into a mud pit. Most of Saturday was spent trying to avoid massive puddles and getting shoes stuck in the mud, which acted like...

An abundance of mohawks, piercings and dyed hair on the 'L' could only mean one thing — it's Riot Fest weekend. The punk rock festival, which claims Chicago as one of its three homes (along with Toronto...

Whether you’ve been blasting the summer’s #1 hit, “Can’t Feel My Face” in your car, through your headphones or rocking it at karaoke night, it’s a song that has you singing, “I can't...

Follow The DePaulia's staff as they report from Riot Fest 2015 all weekend. Check back for daily recaps and add "thedepaulia" on Snapchat for more updates. //

It’s no secret that New York band The Strokes has an unwavering, brutally loyal fan base. I remember seeing suburban boys drool over “Is This It” on vinyl and hearing girls dissect every song...

Pop music isn’t unfamiliar with alter egos. David Bowie dominated the early ‘70s with his glam-punk personality Ziggy Stardust. Nicki Minaj channels Roman Zolanski, a gay British man that only appears...

We did the homework so you don't have to. Check back for the scoop on bands you can't miss at Riot Fest this year. Skating Polly: Many people who attend a Skating Polly show may look at the young...

Sunday, Aug. 2 was probably a day like any other for most DePaul students. Maybe they went to the beach, some probably watched Netflix, and a few others were in attendance at the final day of Lollapalooza....