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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The album cover for Djo’s third studio album, “The Crux,” released on April 4.

Review | ‘The Crux’ marks decisive moment for Djo

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • April 8, 2025
Marisa Dabice, lead singer and guitarist of Mannequin Pussy, performs at The Canopy Club on Thursday night. Mannequin Pussy is a Philadelphia-based alternative rock band founded in 2010.

Mannequin Pussy ignites sold-out Canopy Club show with defiance, power

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 4, 2025
‘No Hands’ rapper Waka Flocka Flame announced for 2025 Spring Jam

‘No Hands’ rapper Waka Flocka Flame announced for 2025 Spring Jam

By Maaike Niekerk, Managing Editor • April 3, 2025
The album cover for Lucy Dacus's new album “Forever Is a Feeling,” released on March 28.

Review | In ‘Forever Is a Feeling,’ Lucy Dacus sings familiar yet honest tune

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • April 2, 2025
The album cover for the Wallows EP “More,” released on March 28.

Review | We need ‘More’ crushing hits from Wallows

By Calissa Stevens, Contributing Writer • April 2, 2025
Andrew Simek, the new Piano Man at The Canopy Club, plays the keyboard and sings at Illini 4000's charity event Monday night. The club has been raising funds for various cancer treatment initiatives since it was founded in 2007.

Piano Man partners with Illini 4000 for a night of music, charity work

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • April 1, 2025
The album cover for Ariana Grande's new album “eternal sunshine,” released on March 8.

Review | Ariana Grande dazzles on her dreamy ‘eternal sunshine’

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • April 1, 2025
Philadelphia alternative rock band Mannequin Pussy poses for a photo. Lead singer Marisa Dabice sits down with Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor Annisyn Krebs-Carr for an interview.

Marisa Dabice’s ‘Loud Bark’ fuels Mannequin Pussy with rage, power

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor • March 31, 2025
Review | Michelle Zauner enchants in ‘For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)’ 

Review | Michelle Zauner enchants in ‘For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)’ 

By Juliana Damian, Staff Writer • March 28, 2025
Review | Chappell Roan gets the job done in ‘The Giver’

Review | Chappell Roan gets the job done in ‘The Giver’

By Sienna Nicosia, Contributing Writer • March 18, 2025
Review | JENNIE’s ‘Ruby’ is crown jewel of versatility 

Review | JENNIE’s ‘Ruby’ is crown jewel of versatility 

By Edgar Nava, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
Review | Lady Gaga’s ‘Mayhem’ returns to dark pop roots

Review | Lady Gaga’s ‘Mayhem’ returns to dark pop roots

By Zoe Kidd, Copy Editor • March 11, 2025
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