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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


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...

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...

People in a crowd record a singer onstage with their phones.

070 Shake, redveil bring the energy to sold out A&O Ball

April 30, 2023

Rapper 070 Shake, donning a black sweatshirt, kicked off her performance at the A&O Ball Thursday night with a glass of red wine in hand.  The concert at Metro Chicago sold out in about 15 minutes,...

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”...

Leaves and musical notes on a red background.

Now Showing: Some can’t miss Chicago concerts this fall

August 12, 2022

Looking for a live music fix this fall? There are plenty of opportunities to see artists of every genre in Chicago, from world-famous performers to your favorite underground indie band. Here’s a list...

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