I have been known to steal. Technology has made it easy to obtain music. In a few keystrokes and mouse clicks, I can download a band's entire discography, and they will never see a cent. As a musician, participating in what has become a culturally-acceptable...
With its members split up among NIU, ISU and Columbia College Chicago, the Turbovamps! is proof that being in a band might not always be easy, but it is always worth the effort. The Turbovamps! have the integrity of a local band and the drive of an up-and-coming...
The Minneapolis band Now, Now Every Children dropped the grammatical error from their name in order to shed their childish image. Appearing at The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, tonight after a tour with Paramore and Hellogoodbye, Now, Now deserves...
DeKALB | A laugh a day keeps the budget crisis away? This Friday night, the DeKalb Education Foundation is hosting its 19th annual Comedy Night at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. This night of laughs is one of the foundation's biggest fundraisers....
I've got March madness. While I don't follow college basketball, this month still has so much to offer someone like me. The next 24 days are jam-packed with enough awesome concerts and events to keep me plenty excited to stick around DeKalb and take it...
Score: 4.5/5 “Is this Heaven? No, it’s Iowa.” This line from “Field of Dreams” fittingly opens up “THA M3$$IMADE,” the new mixtape from the DeKalb by-way-of Davenport rapper, Black Lung. The album, which drops March 22, is a surprisingly...
DeKALB | Most companies are only worried about money. This one just wants to jam. Old Soul Company will play at 9:30 p.m. tonight at Otto’s Underground, 118 W. Lincoln Highway. The 21+ show is free to attend. The quartet, made up of NIU students, alums...
Today’s submission comes from Chicago-based metal/hardcore band Mairebel, who asked me to review their 2010 record “The Sky In Between Us.” I promise to work hard to not be biased in this review, not because of some conflict of interest or ethical...
DeKALB | When it comes to impressing older women, we've all had some misguided attempts. I'll be the first to admit to growing a wiry black mustache after being told that facial hair was a sign of virility. But whereas most men will reluctantly confess...
DeKALB | I really can't believe this is happening. After filing for bankruptcy, Borders will soon be closing its doors for good in DeKalb. Walking in there the other day was really depressing; everything is still pretty much only 20 percent off. I was...
DeKALB | The Indy Horror Film Festival has risen from the dead. Closed since 2006, Spook Show Entertainment and Festival of Fright have reinstated the fest, which will take place March 5 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Inside there will be...
