Stories by Zach Silva

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It may look like a sea of lights, but is it really worth it to Snapchat during a concert?

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Updated, May 29, 4:57 p.m.: Wristband distribution for Northwestern University faculty and staff and Evanston residents has been permanently suspended.

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Cults will be the first female-fronted act on the main stage at Dillo Day since Regina Spektor performed in 2010.

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The Chicago-based rock band will be opening Dillo Day in the 1:30-2:30 pm time slot.

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Dillo Day's website was updated this evening with the treadmills from the Chicago band's popular "Here We Go Again" music video.

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What if all of Dillo Day's acts came straight out of our childhood?

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Mayfest announces 2 Chainz as the Dillo Day Night Time Headliner along with the destination and dates for next year's Northwestern Ski Trip.

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Mayfest’s Dillo Day website teased “Epps, Tauheed,” the name of rapper 2 Chainz, on an image of an airplane ticket ...

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Miss A&O Ball, or just can't figure out what that song you heard last night was? Check out our recap.

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Every year for the last seven years, independent record stores nationwide have collaborated for Record Store Day, when for the ...

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One writer explains why Nirvana's inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is important for future inductees.

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DG-ZBT reclaimed their title as the highest fundraising team in the large group category with a record-breaking $154,319.34, shattering their ...

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2014 DM Battle of the Bands winner King Cloud brought laid-back vibes to the final stretch of Dance Marathon.

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A&O Productions will be welcoming modern-day renaissance man James Franco to Pick­ Staiger Concert Hall on Saturday, March 1st as the 2014 Winter Speaker.

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"It might seem like an absurd premise, but no other recent website or game has reflected the current state of the internet as accurately as this social experiment."

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Some people believe it isn’t fair to judge a “supergroup” based on the individual members’ past projects, but it can be hard to separate them from their past work. This is the case for Broken Bells' sophomore effort.

The recent creation of the Church of Yeezus inspired our writers to think of other pop culture religions.

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Looking for a different music scene? Folk music and blues venue SPACE is reaching out to Northwestern students.

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In preparation for Animal Collective's long-awaited rescheduled show in Chicago, here's a run through the band's career highlights to get you ready.

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Curious as to how much of their funds Mayfest spends on the night headliner? NBN breaks down Mayfest's overall budget.

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Zach Silva reviews the latest album released by up-and-coming indie band The National.

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Vinyl collectors explain the beauty of listening to a record on a turntable.

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Read up on some notable exclusive releases from Brian Eno to The White Stripes.

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Multicultural dance and a capella groups performed at the inaugural International Talent Show on Monday night hosted by the International Students Association.

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Songs for Imaginative People from Darwin Deez keeps up the fun vibe from their self-titled debut.

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"The gold gramophone statuettes are merely objects that signify validation for these already popular artists in the industry, if not for their work of art, then for their commercial viability."