Gabby is a graduate student in the biological sciences division. Although most of her time is spent in the lab, she has a deep passion for live music. She grew up studying music history, music theory, and playing instruments. When not in the middle of an experiment, she can usually be found in the crowd at a concert somewhere in Chicago or across the Midwest.
On October 9, Hobert enchanted the audience with equal parts playful humor and blunt honesty, fostering an atmosphere for unapologetic self-expression.
Associate Arts Editor Gabby Mansilla takes a look into some of the artists who performed at Riot Fest 2026, showcasing the range of women in alternative music.
The Maroon Arts & Culture team presents their recommendations of artistic and cultural opportunities on campus and around Chicago throughout the fall quarter.
Thirty-five years after Lollapalooza got its start as a touring festival centered in alternative music, six performances reveal how the genre, and the festival, have evolved.
The band stopped at Tinley Park’s Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre during its first major world tour in four years, celebrating the release of its new album, Sanctuary.
Students from Guitars Over Guns, a nonprofit arts mentorship program serving young people in Chicago, spoke about creating, recording, and performing an original song for the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony in a panel on June 20.
Featuring performances from artists like Kali Uchis, Yandel, J Balvin, and Fuerza Regida, the Midwest’s largest Latin music festival returned for its 5th year.
As part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, bundled up crowds braved subfreezing temperatures along the Chicago River to witness the Central time zone countdown to 2026.
Looking for musical inspiration? We’ve got you covered with three concert series across campus.
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