Sound Source

    The Daily talked to campus DJs about how they got started and what advice they have for those hoping to get into DJing. They talk about student organizations that have supported them, getting gigs on campus, mixing techniques and more. DJ LOU LOU LEMON: A DJ has the ability to like, really strike... The post Soundsource: Checking the mix: Running down NU's DJ experiences appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

    One of the newest clubs on campus, The Songwriters Association at Northwestern is creating community among songwriters at Northwestern. Eddie Ko, the club's founder and co-president talked about SWAN's mission of making songwriting accessible to NU students regardless of musical experience.  EDDIE KO: I think that I've always – was always looking for... The post Sound Source: SWAN creates a community for songwriters on campus appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

    Bienen sophomore and music creator Helen Feng takes listeners on her path of love and forgiveness through her unreleased single, “Wash Away.”  [“Wash Away” plays] LYRICS: I've wished you hell / For the thousandth time HELEN FENG:  I wrote this poem one day, and I just like really connected with it and it... The post Sound Source: Deep Dive: Helen Feng appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

    Between opening for Maggie Rogers and running on the cross country team at Northwestern, Weinberg freshman Ava Earl's career as a singer-songwriter is already flourishing. In this episode of Sound Source, Ava breaks down “Chaos,” her favorite song from her latest album. AVA EARL: I was kind of thinking like powerful woman goddess... The post Sound Source: Deep Dive: Ava Earl appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

    Weinberg sophomore Jenna Kopp said she can't remember a time when she wasn't making music. Her earliest memories include recording an album at age 2 with her sister and the help of her father, Clayton Kopp. Their high-pitched voices played over songs like “I Love Rock ‘n' Roll” by Joan Jett & The... The post Musician of the Week: Jenna Kopp appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

    Computer science major by day, singer-songwriter by night: Weinberg sophomore Jenna Kopp does it all. In this episode of Sound Source, Jenna explains the meaning behind the lyrics of her most recent single, “Can't Forget This Time.” JENNA KOPP: He would always kind of say things that were making me question myself, or... The post Sound Source: Deep Dive: Jenna Kopp appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

    This photo-audio story is a part of the Hot from the Oven series, a profile on local Evanston eateries to get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of their staff, clientele and history. Bennison's Bakery has been in Evanston since 1938, and is loved by many long-time customers. Known for their seasonal pastries and traditional atmosphere,... The post Hot from the Oven: Paczkis, pastries and historic pride at Bennison's Bakery appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

    This photo-audio story is a part of the Hot from the Oven series, a profile on local Evanston eateries to get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of their staff, clientele and history. Blind Faith Cafe is a vegetarian restaurant that opened back in 1979. Founder and owner David Lipschutz talks about how the idea for... The post Hot from the Oven: Putting Blind Faith into plant-based food appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

    Tune into the latest episode of Sound Source to hear how five high school friends created a band that has more than 17,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Corn on My Dinner Plate discusses love, heartbreak, their songwriting process and the meaning behind their band name. COLIN KOLASNY: I think people respond to vulnerability.... The post Sound Source: Corn on My Dinner Plate makes music about love, change and vulnerability appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

    Bienen sophomore Olivia Pierce, in a series of interviews, talks about how music shapes the community around her. [“MISSING YOU” PLAYS] ONYEKAORISE CHIGBOGWU: From The Daily Northwestern, I'm Onyekaorise Chigbogwu and this is Sound Source, a podcast tuning into the music scene on and around Northwestern's campus. Bienen sophomore Olivia Pierce's relationship with... The post Sound Source: Moyana Olivia makes music, community with “Missing You” appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

    Northwestern librarians have been offering help to students and faculty for about as long as the university has been functioning, but they have many other roles that often go unnoticed by most on campus. Jason Kruse, Chris Davidson and Rachel Cole, all librarians based in University Library, discuss the underutilized services in the... The post NU Declassified: Shelving the rumors on campus librarians appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Northwestern producer AJ Denhoff discusses his musical style and methods, as well as the growing producer community on campus. [nat sound AJ making a beat off the word Sound Source] LUCIA BARNUM: From The Daily Northwestern, I'm Lucia Barnum. MISSY SCAVONGELLI: And I'm Missy Scavongelli. This is Sound Source, a podcast tuning into the music... The post Sound Source: Breaking down AJ Denhoff's beats appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

    Communication sophomore Dia Jane and her hometown friend Jo MacKenzie are Baby and the Brain, an indie-rock band that just released its debut album, “BrainBaby.” DIA JANE: So she has like a million Apple Notes-things, and I was going through them, and I saw one called “PT Cruiser” and was like, “What the... The post Sound Source: Baby and the Brain's latest brain baby appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Boy band One South Lark formed in high school in New Orleans, Louisiana. Now, away from each other at college, they still display a strong connection to each other and the music they make together, reminding listeners of youthfully blissful times. TABOR BREWSTER: I'm Tabor Brewster, drummer. GRAYSON WORLEY: Grayson Worley, guitar, I'm also the... The post Sound Source: Band One South Lark reminds listeners of ‘the good old days' appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Northwestern boasts the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, but do you know the story behind its namesake? Joseph Medill was a publisher of the Chicago Tribune, mayor of Chicago, and staunch abolitionist. Press play to hear more about who Medill was and the legacy he left behind. AUDREY HETTLEMAN: So, who do... The post NU Declassified: Joseph Medill, Chicago’s first influencer appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

New to Northwestern’s music scene is Alison Brie Larson— A group of musically talented friends who formed their band right before COVID. Together they’re overcoming the challenges of the pandemic by enjoying making music.  BRENDAN KAPLAN: Gwen and I just love bands that combine two different names. We had both been to a festival in... The post Sound Source: Alison Brie Larson is NU’s newest band to watch appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Band Noah Toritto has never rehearsed in the same room or played live. Find out how they wrote “I Know Fish Can’t Really Hurt Me” completely virtually on the newest episode of Sound Source. DANIELLA TELLO-GARZON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Daniella Tello-Garzon. You’re listening to Sound Source, a podcast tuning into music on and... The post Sound Source: Inside Noah Toritto’s Unreleased Album appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Soultwin’s new song, “SKYRIM,” was inspired by a video game of the same name. Listen to the latest episode of Sound Source to hear the story behind Soultwin’s new unreleased song and understand more about why the band’s music is “meant to be felt live.”  DANIELLA TELLO-GARZON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Daniella Tello-Garzon. You’re... The post Sound Source: Soultwin discusses their unique minimalist sound appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Weinberg sophomore Sofía Stutz, also known as Audax the Damsel, released “Tempo” on Oct. 2. In this episode of Sound Source, Sofía talks about the creation of the EP and how the theme of time plays out across the five songs.  ONYEKAORISE CHIGBOGWU: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Onyekaorise Chigbogwu and you are listening to... The post Sound Source: Audax the Damsel Stays on Tempo in New EP appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

 “Jawbreaker was just a nice word to encapsulate… this whole exploration of feminine identity that I don’t normally see represented in media… I might be cute and sweet, but also I’ll break your jaw, so know who you’re dealing with.” Alexis Ploan and her band SŌK are breaking jaws and smashing gender norms… all in... The post SŌK breaks down its song “Jawbreaker” appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Audax the Damsel, a bilingual rapper from the greater Chicago area and Weinberg sophomore, spoke with The Daily about the inspiration behind some of her greatest songs, the meaning behind her name and her history as a rapper. DANIELLA TELLO-GARZON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Daniella Tello-Garzon, and you’re listening to Sound Source, a podcast... The post Bilingual rapper Audax the Damsel talks inspiration behind some of her songs appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

A conversation with recordist/mix tech Bill Meadows (The Revenant, Fast & Furious, Star Trek: Beyond) on how major feature film sound is done, and how to apply those ideas to independent content. Get insider stories and pro perspective on the ideas, skills, and workflows used in the highest levels of entertainment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/soundsourcepod/support

Medill sophomore Channing Russell recently launched his rap career as “Chanbino.” Sound Source talked with Channing and his producer, Communication sophomore Sean Malaisrie, on what goes into creating a track. ONYEKAORISE CHIGBOGWU: The following podcast contains explicit language. ONYEKAORISE CHIGBOGWU: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Onyekaorisé Chigbogwu, and you’re listening to Sound Source, a podcast... The post Sound Source: Creating Another Definition of Hip-Hop appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

WNUR seniors talk Zoom dance parties, broadcasting from a closed radio station and leaving a community that’s defined their time at Northwestern. SUSANNA KEMP: What do you do when you’re a radio DJ and the studio is closed? The station still has to operate, but you can’t talk into a mic or slip a disc... The post Sound Source: Filling the Airwaves Remotely appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Gwen Giedeman is a Communication first-year at Northwestern. She plays in Ferret Bueller along with three other students from Chicagoland universities. The rock band’s members talk through their creative process and how they have adjusted as a result of COVID-19. ONYEKAORISÉ CHIGBOGWU: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Onyekaorisé Chigbogwu, and you’re listening to Sound Source.... The post Sound Source: Ferret Bueller is Making Music Together, Even While Apart appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

While he previously played with his former band, Arch Supports, Nat Scholl is starting out as a solo musician. With an album in the works, Scholl talks about his transition between bands and his experience making music at Northwestern. DANIELLA TELLO-GARZON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Daniella Tello-Garzon, and you’re listening to Sound Source, a... The post Sound Source: Nat Scholl’s Natural Talent to Create appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Meet Quadio. It’s Spotify, SoundCloud and LinkedIn all in one, and it’s for college students. We talked to the platform’s co-founder Joe Welch, as well as two Northwestern students who are Quadio campus reps. One of them is an artist, the other’s a manager. Both have met collaborators through the app. SUSANNA KEMP: Joe Welch... The post Sound Source: Meet People and Make Music, All Online appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

A conversation with sound editor Dan Kremer (Mr. Robot, Homecoming, Deathnote) on how to make creative choices in sound editing and sound design. Get insider stories and pro perspective on the ideas, skills, and workflows used in the highest levels of entertainment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/soundsourcepod/support

LIZ HAN: Howdy everyone. From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Liz Han. You’re listening to Sound Source, a podcast about artists on campus. Today’s episode features Weinberg freshman music producer Ray Tsao. RAY TSAO: Yeah, I’m Ray Tsao. I make hip-hop music and I also produce for other people, for R&B and for EDM music. LIZ... The post Sound Source: Producer Ray Tsao talks making music in a small Elder dorm appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

A conversation with re-recording mixer Rob Brill (Kelly Clarkson, Stevie Nicks, Marilyn Manson, Paul McCartney) about working at the top of the music industry and making the jump to post sound for major film studios. Get insider stories and pro perspective on the ideas, skills, and workflows used in the highest levels of entertainment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/soundsourcepod/support

*Sessions Protest by The Altars plays* DANIELLA TELLO-GARZON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Daniella Tello-Garzon, and you’re listening to Sound Source. This episode is about The Altars, a group that describes itself as a “garage rock band from the Chicago area.” DANIEL SARDIÑAS: My name is Daniel Sardiñas, I play rhythm guitar and I sing... The post Sound Source: The Altars discuss their inspiration, rehearsal dynamics, and music appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

MELIA AGUDELO: I wouldn’t be at Northwestern if I hadn’t joined Streebeat. Finding a weird, unique, little niche part of the campus community where you can just play music and have a good, nice time and there’s a lot less pressure was something that I was really lucky to find freshman year, and I know... The post Sound Source: DJ Melia Agudelo on mixing music and making people dance appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

CALEB NEGUSSIE: If y’all don’t know already, we are Free Planet. DANIELLA TELLO-GARZON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Daniella Tello-Garzon, and you’re listening to Sound Source. This episode is about FreePlanet, a group composed of two twin brothers that love to rap, design clothes and make videos.  CALEB NEGUSSIE: Hi, I’m Caleb Negussie. I am... The post FreePlanet twin rappers say their music is like a dum dum lollipop appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

DANIELLA TELLO-GARZON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Daniella Tello-Garzon, and you’re listening to Sound Source. This episode features Morning Dew, a student jazz fusion band that plays a mix of covers and original songs. They describe their music as a “unique blend of R&B and rap.” DARSAN SWAROOP BELLIE: Hey, I’m Darsan, and I play... The post Sound Source: Student band Morning Dew discusses dynamics and challenges appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.