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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


Smile High, keyboardist from R&B-jazz-soul fusion band The Main Squeeze, will release his highly collaborative project “The Vibetape” on Nov. 24.

The Main Squeeze’s Smile High and Corey Frye talk ongoing tour, new album

November 19, 2023

Two weeks after their most recent tour stop in North Carolina , The Main Squeeze’s keyboardist Ben “Smiley” Silverstein and lead vocalist Corey Frye sat down with The Daily to talk about their ongoing...

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...

A woman in a blue long-sleeve shirt waves and smiles in front of a background of blue waves

Liner Notes: SZA beautifully expresses her emotional maturity in much anticipated album ‘SOS’

January 10, 2023

After a yearslong wait, SZA fans were given an early Christmas gift when she released her second studio album, “SOS,” last month. “SOS,” featuring 23 songs and clocking in at an hour and eight...

Artist Mykal Kilgore sings wearing a white suit with black patterns. The background lighting is purple and gold.

Q&A: Grammy-nominated singer Mykal Kilgore to perform in Chicago this month

February 3, 2022

R&B singer Mykal Kilgore, who performed at the 2021 Met Gala, spoke with The Daily about his songs and upcoming performance at The Promontory in Chicago on Feb. 19. Kilgore released his latest single...

Sound Source: Producer Ray Tsao talks making music in a small Elder dorm

Sound Source: Producer Ray Tsao talks making music in a small Elder dorm

March 6, 2020

LIZ HAN: Howdy everyone. From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Liz Han. You’re listening to Sound Source, a podcast about artists on campus. Today’s episode features Weinberg freshman music producer Ray...

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