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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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Maggie Rogers, wearing a leather jacket and a yellow shirt, smiles in front of a microphone.

Maggie Rogers’ ‘Box Office Week’ draws long lines, community

April 21, 2024

At 3 a.m. on Friday, fans began lining up outside of Chicago’s House of Blues to see singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers perform the fourth show of her The Don’t Forget Me Tour. By 6:30 a.m, the line...

Smino, headlining A&O’s Ball event Friday, is visiting NU for the third time. The rapper performed at Dillo Day in 2016 and opened for Carly Rae Jepsen at the A&O’s Blowout event in 2018 (pictured here).

Smino to return to NU, headline A&O Ball Friday

April 21, 2024

Grammy-nominated musician Smino will headline A&O Productions’ annual Ball, with local artists Ausar and m.e.h. opening, A&O announced Sunday. Smino performed at Dillo Day in 2016 and opened...

The Magnetic Fields, headed by Stephin Merritt, released the critically-acclaimed album “69 Love Songs” in 1999. The band is touring for the album’s 25th anniversary with two-night residencies across the country.

The Magnetic Fields celebrate 25th anniversary of ‘69 Love Songs’ with four-day stay at Thalia Hall

April 18, 2024

The Magnetic Fields’ first night in Chicago was part comedy show, part family reunion and full of joy for all kinds of music — though a certain 69 songs were top of mind. On Wednesday night, people...

Friko is made up of vocalist and guitarist Niko Kapetan (right) and drummer Bailey Minzenberger (left), both ETHS alums.

Local indie-rock band Friko prepares for U.S. tour, shares musical inspirations

April 18, 2024

Fresh off the heels of its debut album, indie-rock band Friko set off on its first tour across America on April 6. The band is comprised of Evanston Township High School alumni Niko Kapetan on vocals and...

The QR code, located in River North, drew crowds hoping to make sense of Taylor Swift’s iconic “Easter eggs.”

‘Swifties’ flock to Taylor Swift’s QR code in River North, anticipating new album

April 18, 2024

Everything Taylor Swift touches draws ample attention, and her QR code in River North is no exception. Fans gathered outside 25 W. Grand Ave. Wednesday night to take pictures in front of the large QR code...

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