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The Daily Northwestern

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


Greg Allen, owner of Animal Records, poses in front of his newly opened store.

Animal Records vinyl store opens in Evanston

October 8, 2024

Longtime Evanston resident Greg Allen said he has dreamed of owning a record store all his life. Last month, his dream became a reality.  Animal Records, located at 624 Grove St., opened Sept. 30.  The...

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...

For decades, Evanston has been a city full of musical creation and aspiring artists.

‘A creative town’: A look inside Evanston’s storied musical history

February 25, 2024

Through all the years that Pearl Jam’s lead singer Eddie Vedder has stood as a pillar of the rock music realm, he’s never faltered from his Evanston roots.  Vedder has made Lollapalooza appearances,...

Man in a black sweatshirt holds a black record. Behind him is a pink wall with other colorful titles.

Vintage Vinyl makes grooves in Evanston for 42 years

November 5, 2021

The “King of Rock and Roll” launched Steve Kay’s interest in music at the age of five. Several decades later, pink and black — Elvis’s favorite colors — adorn the walls of Kay’s record store,...

The Ripple: Adapting to the New Normal

The Ripple: Adapting to the New Normal

April 9, 2020

As COVID-19 shakes our world, small businesses still find ways to continue on with closed storefronts. Local governments are doing what they can to help, but many businesses are looking to the federal...

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