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Lloyd Cole performing on stage with his guitar. Cole is a British musician who rose to fame in the 1980s.  (Courtesy of Lloyd Cole)

No blue skies: Music industry according to Lloyd Cole

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | April 17, 2023

Lloyd Cole has been in the music industry for nearly 40 years and in that time, he’s gathered more than a few thoughts on it. The British musician, known for his sensitive, literate songwriting style, first rose to fame in the 1980s with his band...

Americana musician to visit DeKalb Library

By Northern Star Staff | February 12, 2020

DeKALB — Musician Dave Ramont will perform from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the DeKalb Public Library. The event is free. Ramont, a Chicago native, is a guitarist who specializes in Americana music, according to Ramont's official website. Americana is...

Alumnus devotes himself to music career

Alumnus devotes himself to music career

By Quentin Wilson | January 22, 2020

DeKALB — It can be a struggle to find yourself as an artist while attending college, but one Huskie graduate was able to successfully handle the pressures of both.In December, Stevon Odueze graduated from NIU with a bachelor’s degree in occupational...