“Reincarnated” is the perfect world to describe Snoop Lion. After a transforming trip to Jamaica, Snoop Lion adopted the rastafarian way of life. Beside the references to drugs, the Bob Marley-influenced album is unlike any of his previously recorded...

For some, underappreciated bands are open-ended and easy to spot. For me, underappreciated bands are very specific moments in time. Generally, these instances occur when a friend unintentionally plays a song that begs the question, “Why have I never...

Michael Bublé’s newest CD, “To Be Loved,” was released Tuesday. This album does not disappoint due to his soothing voice and adorable songs. Similar to his other CDs, “To Be Loved” contains a mix of original and classic tracks. For example,...

A benefit concert that showcased Indian and African music marked the first fundraising event for the Jane Adeny Memorial School for Girls (JAMS) Sunday at the House Cafe, 263 East Lincoln Highway. The founders of JAMS, associate professors Teresa Wasonga...

Playing music with your idol is only a dream to most musicians—but it’s surreal to those performing at the House this weekend. MathGames!, a band led by NIU guitar professor Fareed Haque, will be the headlining act 7 p.m. Friday at the House Cafe,...

Molly Ringwald, famous for playing Claire from the John Hughes movie “The Breakfast Club,” released a jazz standard album—I guess weirder things have happened. Ringwald’s 10-track album “Except Sometimes” debuted Tuesday. The album had jazz...

If you are interested in expanding your musical horizons, try some French pop, punk music. No, not three separate genres but all at once. Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! will perform 6 p.m. Sunday at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The group got its...

On March 16, I was stumbling through Facebook—or life, rather—and came across a thought-provoking status from Connor Bernhard, 20, of Crystal Lake: “No one really owns music.” I was taken aback by the idea. Is it really something to consider?...

Justin Timberlake has created another awesome CD. After a seven-year break from music, Timberlake finally released his third album, “The 20/20 Experience.” This CD is like nothing I have ever heard from Timberlake before. Each song averages around...