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The Daily Northwestern

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

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NU indie alternative rock band safety scissors sets sights high following successful first gigs

April 30, 2023

After attracting a large audience at its first few Evanston shows, the indie alternative rock band safety scissors looks to expand its presence at Northwestern.  The quartet comprises Communication...

A singer in a red velvet suit and black wide-frame glasses sings on stage and plays an acoustic guitar.

Votes are in: Saint Motel’s ‘The Awards Show’ tour is set for success with fan-selected songs

April 27, 2023

Cue the applause: Indie-pop band Saint Motel took the stage Monday at the intimate Metro Chicago for the first stop on its “The Awards Show” tour.   The band is known to mesh cinema and music...

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Wondering where to go this weekend? Here’s our review of the best karaoke bars in Chicago

April 23, 2023

It all started with a now signature duet of “When You Were Young,” by the Killers. Alex Ceko could almost taste the glory of the spotlight and the warmth of the applause. He sipped on a $3 margarita...

070 Shake with a black sweatshirt in front of a pink backdrop that reads A&O.

070 Shake, redveil announced as A&O Ball performers

April 23, 2023

Rapper 070 Shake will headline the A&O Ball concert, with the rapper redveil opening the event, A&O Productions announced Sunday.  070 Shake is well-known for tracks such as “Escapism”...

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Q&A: Lucas Oktay of Blue Boy talks creating an inviting sound, songwriting inspirations

April 20, 2023

Communication sophomore Lucas Oktay is no stranger to the music world.  “When I was born, I was probably singing,” Oktay said.  After starting a band with his friends in middle school, Oktay...

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