For many college-age musicians, the idea of recording music on a budget can be daunting. It may seem impossible to get high quality sounding recordings without spending thousands of dollars on high-end equipment or booking studio time with a professional...

The last week of September is almost here, so check out what the end of the month has to offer.  “The Creator” Anyone who’s been to the theaters recently has seen the trailer for the upcoming sci-fi film called “The Creator.” It’s set...

If you’re bored and have no weekend plans for the weekend, the local DeKalb community has you covered. Here are just a few of the fun events being offered in the area this weekend. FAMILY WEEKEND The annual Huskies Family Weekend takes place this...

Mark Linkous, the eccentric lo-fi genius behind Sparklehorse, died by suicide in 2010.  Linkous left behind four studio albums, as well as a collaborative album with Danger Mouse. Now, a final studio album titled “Bird Machine” has been unearthed...

With the movie and streaming markets being so oversaturated, it is hard to decide what to watch. That being said, we at the Northern Star got you covered with new and upcoming productions that are sure to catch your eye. “The Creator” This upcoming...

If you're looking for some must-watch Latin movies, here are a few recommendations. "La Llorona" – HORROR MOVIE "La Llorona" is a 2019 Guatemalan horror film directed by Jayro Bustamante. The movie explores the legend of La Llorona, a weeping...

2023 is the 50th anniversary of DJ Kool Herc’s house party, the house party that started hip-hop as we know it today. Because of this momentous occasion, let’s look back at some underrated hip-hop artists from the past 50 years – one for each decade.  GRANDMASTER...

With the release of Sufjan Stevens’ latest single “Will Anybody Ever Love Me?,” the eclectic indie artist makes an understated return to his folk roots. Since the release of his critically acclaimed masterpiece “Carrie and Lowell” in 2015,...

With the newest release by the Pokémon company, players enter the beautiful land of Kitakami, a mountainous region inspired by real-world Japanese culture.  “The Teal Mask” is a downloadable content for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. This...

With the stress of school increasing, it’s important to take the time to unwind and give your brain a rest. Here are three great comedy films to watch as you relax and decompress after a long day. “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” This 2008 breakup...

The 1980's were a time of leg warmers, mullets and big sunglasses. Here's some music that reflects the tubular decade. Sarah’s picks Bruce Springsteen - “Dancing In the Dark” Prince - “When Doves Cry” Billy Joel - “We Didn’t...

Nicki Minaj hosted the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards which focused on celebrating 50 years of hip hop and the music videos that further shaped the songs we all know and love.  Lil Wayne opened the show with a fiery bang by performing hit songs such...