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“Songs of the Summer” DeJamz

“Songs of the Summer” DeJamz

Claire Tweedie and Sam Mroz September 10, 2023

Every summer, up-and-coming artists claim they made the ultimate “song of the summer.” TikToks and Instagram reels flood our feeds promoting their new music, with the introduction boasting the catchiest...

(Graphic by Max Kleiner / The DePaulia)

St. Vincent DeJamz

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor June 6, 2021

When I took over writing DeJamz my junior year, I severely underestimated how difficult it would be to come up with both a new theme each week and maintain variety within my song selection. Despite my...

(Graphic by Max Kleiner / The DePaulia)

St. Vincent’s DeJamz

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor June 6, 2021

The summertime is known for lots of things, but few more iconic than the movie blockbuster. Audiences flock to the theaters to escape the heat and watch the loudest, most exciting, popcorn-munching-inducing...

Dua Lipa performing live at The Palladium in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, on Thursday, February 8, 2018. The first of two sold out nights at this venue on Dua's "Self-Titled" Tour. Shot for Live Nation's Ones To Watch.

St. Vincent’s DeJamz

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor May 31, 2021

Despite the recent chilly weather, summer is right around the corner! With Covid restrictions looking to lessen this summer, I am thrilled at the prospect of letting loose and enjoying all that summer...

Singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers.

St. Vincent’s DeJamz

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor May 23, 2021

Having spent the weekend listening to “sour,” Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album, I found myself wanting to listen to more angry music made by women. There are plenty of good songs made by and for angry...

In this video grab issued Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, by MTV, Machine Gun Kelly performs prior to the start of the MTV Video Music Awards. (MTV via AP)

St. Vincent’s DeJamz

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor May 16, 2021

When I first began writing for The DePaulia as a freshman, I was eager not only to gain some valuable experience, but hopefully make friends with the editorial staff; when I started working as an editor...

St. Vincent's DeJamz

St. Vincent’s DeJamz

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor May 9, 2021

It certainly has been a while! The DePaulia’s official return to print also signifies the return of DeJamz — and it means that I’ll have to start cooking up themes that tie these songs together once...

St. Vincent's DeJamz

St. Vincent’s DeJamz

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor November 8, 2020

Did something happen last week? In all seriousness, Election Week (what a concept) was nothing short of chaos. For this week’s DeJamz, I’m tapping into a mix of songs that are chaotic, with a few...

Lorde played later in day to a large crowd on the first day of Lollapalooza. (Courtney Jacquin / The DePaulia)

St. Vincent’s DeJamz

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor November 1, 2020

Do you feel a chill in the air? That’s not the changing of the weather — it’s Scorpio season. Even if you’re not well-versed in astrology, you’ve probably heard of Scorpios. Often thought to...

The Civil Wars performing in 2012.

St. Vincent’s DeJamz

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor October 18, 2020

Spooky season is in full swing, so it makes sense that my playlist is skewing slightly more morose. In my experience, Halloween tends to be more fun in theory than in practice, but that doesn’t mean...

St. Vincent's Dejamz

St. Vincent’s Dejamz

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor October 11, 2020

Do you ever find yourself wishing for a simpler time? I know I have. In an attempt to capture the spirit of a less tumultuous era, I’ve been listening to some of my favorite early 2000s jams. While certainly...

St. Vincent's DeJamz

St. Vincent’s DeJamz

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor October 4, 2020

Lately I’ve had the feeling that the world is on the brink of destruction. Can’t imagine why. The world may very well be crumbling around us, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t enjoy the simple...

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