Matt Troher, Editor-In-Chief
January 3, 2019
Filed under Arts/Entertainment, Books, Movies, Music
Its been a year. The past twelve months have been chock-full of ubiquitous moments from the worlds of politics, culture, and the ever-growing interconnected society. Perhaps what we needed most this year was a distraction, a ...
Matt Troher, Editor-In-Chief
November 5, 2018
Filed under Arts/Entertainment, Music
Take a look at the album art for “You Won’t Get What You Want”. Do it, open another tab and google the album. Now look at it. Not a glance, but really an all encompassing look for a good 30 seconds or so. H...
Sam Weinheimer, Feature Editor
October 11, 2018
Filed under Arts/Entertainment, Music
Robert Bryson Hall, more formally known as Logic, once again exceeds expectations and delivers a very retro style album, focusing more on his roots and his jumpstart to stardom.
Logic is very known for creating many differ...
Matt Troher, Editor-In-Chief
October 2, 2018
Filed under Arts/Entertainment, Music
The latest project from Chicago’s very own rapper Noname (Fatimah Warner) listens more like a spoken word poem than a rap album, and that’s exactly what makes her one of the best rappers in the scene right now.
Hailing ...
Patrick Brooks, A&E Editor
September 7, 2018
Filed under Arts/Entertainment, Music
Thank You for Today is probably the most promising album of the 2010’s for both long-time Death Cab fans and newcomers. With a new producer, Rich Costly, and a new member, Dave Depper, Thank You for Today looks...
Kyle Schirle and Matt Troher
May 22, 2018
Filed under Arts/Entertainment, Fine Arts, Movies, Music
With school getting out and summer starting up, schedules will be freed up and boredom will need to be overcomed. A&E editors Matt Troher and Kyle Schirle share their recommendations on music and movies to help keep the boredom...
Kyle Schirle, A&E Editor
May 22, 2018
Filed under Arts/Entertainment, Music
Florida hardcore band Underoath returns with their eighth studio album “Erase Me.” This album continues their musical excellence with this project. The album stands as a turning point in their discography since they abandon...
Matt Troher, A&E Editor
May 10, 2018
Filed under Arts/Entertainment, Music
Childish Gambino’s “This is America” is the most important song in the world right now.
Every music nerd like me is itching to review a song like “This is America”. In today’s pop-culture landscape that is so bogged...
Kyle Schirle, A&E Editor
April 22, 2018
Filed under Arts/Entertainment, Music
Maryland rapper Logic is back with his sixth mixtape, Bobby Tarantino II. Serving as a sequel to his 2016 mixtape Bobby Tarantino, it follows a very similar brag rap tone.
As with most Logic albums, he opens up the mixtape...
Matt Troher, A&E Editor
March 13, 2018
Filed under Arts/Entertainment, Music
Spanning five years in age and three different schools, Jo’s Corner brings different people together to create one thing, music.
Jo’s Corner consists of North students Sarah Durbin (Senior) on vocals and guitar, Delaney ...
Ellie Cawthorne, Staff Writer
January 25, 2018
Filed under Arts/Entertainment, Music
Record of the Year:
“Record Of The Year” is a category in which the board recognizes the artist's performance as well as the overall contributions of the producer(s), recording engineer(s) and/or mixer(s) if other than t...
Bella Cotterell, Photography Editor
December 13, 2017
Filed under Arts/Entertainment, Music
Former star of the television sitcom Drake & Josh, Drake Bell, continues to make an appearance at local venues throughout Downers Grove. Unlike popular chefs and famous authors, Bell is one of the only celebrities...
