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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


Kendrick Lamar is one of the most influential artists in the modern hip-hop era, and his surprise album, “GNX,” lived up to fans’ expectations.

Kendrick Lamar makes waves in the hip-hop community with surprise album ‘GNX’

November 24, 2024

Millions of hip-hop and rap fans worldwide jumped on their favorite streaming service to hear Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX,” a surprise album released Friday. Lamar, an artist known for taking long hiatuses...

The Grammy nominees were recently released ahead of the awards ceremony Feb. 2.

Hawkins: Grammys promise to entertain following nominations

November 12, 2024

The 67th annual Grammy nominations are finally here, immortalizing the songs, records and albums that defined a whirlwind year in music. With a wide pool of music nominated in various categories, here...

Mayfest Productions sent out a poll allowing students to rate their interest in 64 different artists. This data will be taken into consideration when planning Dillo Day.

What’s the deal with the Dillo Day artist poll?

October 28, 2024

For four days in late October, Mayfest Productions invited Northwestern students to rate their interest levels on different artists for this year’s Dillo Day, NU’s annual student-run music festival. The...

Sampha released his anticipated sophomore album “Lahai” on Oct. 20.

Liner Notes: R&B artist Sampha shares ponderings and piano progressions in new album ‘Lahai’

October 24, 2023

There is a significant chance Sampha is your favorite artist’s favorite artist. With past collaborations alongside Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar and Solange, the soulful Sierra Leonean South Londoner...

Billie Eilish takes the stage at Lollapalooza.

Halfway through: Lollapalooza 2023 takes Chicago

August 5, 2023

For the past two days, crowds have swarmed to Grant Park for Lollapalooza, a four-day music festival. Decked in gems and head-to-toe glitter, attendees have waited and pushed through crowds in the scorching...

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