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Steve Albini crouches behind a sheet of plexiglass as a crowd of his campus adversaries gather around to throw things at him. They were invited by Albini as a part of a project for Albini’s art class. Much of Albini’s provocative career got its start during his time at NU.

Steve Albini’s death leaves artistic legacy at NU, Chicago

May 29, 2024

Steve Albini (Medill ’85) was many things. Going back to his time at Northwestern, he was unapologetically himself — unafraid to express his views and uncaring of what others thought of him. The...

SWAN’s 3rd annual Kresgepalooza showcased musicians, like band The Transcontinental Slip n’ Slide.

SWAN travels around the world for third annual Kresgepalooza

May 27, 2024

Students performed original songs and covers from around the world Friday night at Songwriters Association at Northwestern’s third annual Kresgepalooza in Kresge Hall. Inspired by NPR’s “Tiny...

Billie Eilish released her third album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” on Friday.

Liner Notes: Billie Eilish is a tortured popstar in ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’

May 21, 2024

In “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” Billie Eilish is a 22-year-old tortured popstar forced to endure heartbreak in the public eye. The 10-track album, released on Friday, is Eilish’s third and most experimental...

Swae Lee performs as Dillo Day 52’s headliner Saturday night. He followed in the footsteps of the headliners from the prior two years, Dominic Fike and Offset.

By the Numbers: All about Dillo Day through the years

May 19, 2024

The 52nd annual Dillo Day took place Saturday. The festival began on the Lakefill at 12:15 p.m. and ended around 10:30 p.m. after headliner Swae Lee’s concluding performance. Learn more about the...

This year’s “Camp Dillo” themed music festival features the freshest rap, hip-hop, pop and house in lineup headlined by Swae Lee.

Dillo Day preview: What to know about ‘Camp Dillo’ lineup featuring Swae Lee

May 16, 2024

For the 52nd Dillo Day this weekend, leave the acoustic guitars around the campfire. This year’s festival, “Camp Dillo,” features the freshest rap, hip-hop, pop and house. Here’s the details on...

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