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Makena lei poses in front of a brick building shot through a fishbowl camera lens.

Makena lei talks recording process, inspirations for debut project ‘Call It a Home’

January 21, 2024

Call it a hit: with major magazine attention and laudatory internet discourse, Communication sophomore Makena Carnahan’s debut project “Call It a Home” resonated with audiences through genuine lyricism...

Western Bisexual band members, from left to right, Jack Riley, Ellie Pod, TJ Coppla and John Kaster.

Western Bisexual brings bold sounds and eccentric energy to the stage

January 21, 2024

At a house show in November 2022, one of Western Bisexual’s band members was recovering from food poisoning, while another had their nipples exposed and their eyes covered in heavy black makeup. The...

A smiling Black man with dreadlocks and face and neck tattoos is wearing sunglasses and black clothing in front of a collage of the album cover of “american dream” by 21 Savage.

21 Savage elevates trap with ‘american dream’

January 18, 2024

“Hard-headed, you won't end up on a stretcher, huh? / Oh, you Usher now, you givin' out confessions, huh?” Clever lyrics like this are what make 21 Savage’s “american dream” an incredible...

Singer Paul Marinaro sings a jazz rendition of David Bowie’s “Letter to Hermione” after explaining its origin to the audience at Evanston SPACE.

David Bowie’s spirit alive and well at Evanston SPACE — thanks to jazz

January 15, 2024

The songs of glam rock legend David Bowie filled Evanston SPACE on the eighth anniversary of his death Wednesday evening –– but these versions of his songs featured a unique twist.  The Chicago-based...

Colombian-American singer-songwriter Kali Uchis released her fourth solo studio album, “Orquídeas,” Friday.

Liner Notes: Kali Uchis explores electronic sounds on second Spanish album ‘Orquídeas’

January 14, 2024

Colombian-American R&B artist Kali Uchis’s new masterpiece “Orquídeas” packs in innovative sounds, relatable lyrics and engaging instrumentation, making for an instant classic in her discography. On...

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