Brynn’s picks “Last Christmas” – Wham! “The Christmas Waltz” – She & Him  “Merry Christmas Baby” – Mason Ramsey While this Christmas tune is upbeat, the lyrics tell of holiday heartbreak. Wham! tells the story...

Kendrick Lamar surprised the hip-hop world on Nov. 22 by releasing his sixth studio album “GNX”.  Kendrick was my “most listened to” artist of 2024, putting me in the top 0.5% of listeners – according to Spotify Wrapped, at least. With that...

This Weekend Writeup features events such as romantic concerts, the finale of the World Music Festival, an upcoming holiday market and more.  TREINTA Y TRES: LATINX ORAL HISTORIES - LATINO CENTER Time and Date: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday  Location:...

Staff, students and community members gathered as piercing notes filled the air from a khene, a traditional Thai instrument, played by ensemble director Chamni Sripraram. Around 20 to 30 people attended the performance at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Recital...

The halls of the Music Building radiated a soothing, harmonic melody from a concoction of trombones, saxophones, pianos and other instruments Tuesday night.  The NIU Jazz Ensemble performed eight songs in their large ensemble concert from 7 p.m. to...

The members of the World Music Program delivered an astounding display of East Asian music Wednesday.  At 5 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Music Building, members of the World Music Program and guest performers played various pieces of East Asian...

On the eve of Halloween, the Boutell Concert Hall overflowed with brightly dressed spectators and terrifying tunes of the past.  The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra held their annual Halloween concert at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and played...