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Summer music roundup

Check out these hand-picked songs that made an impression this past summer.
Album covers - Summer Music Round Up; Fool of myself - the band camino; thru these tears: L A N Y; fallin' all in you: Shawn Mendes; Lifeboat: Jorja Smith; Fire: Oh Brother
Thecla Li / THE CHIMES

Summertime is always different for everyone. Some see summer as a time to finally lounge after a busy and stressful school year, while others use this time to advance in internships and classes. As students return to school, one question that will be asked is: what were you listening to while you were hanging out with friends and family or driving to that new, exciting internship? This summer included an abundance of releases from various artists. Take a look at some summer favorites.

  1. “Fallin’ All in You” – Shawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes released his self-titled album this past May. The 20-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter’s third album, which includes 16 tracks, displays his easy-going, catchy acoustic style listeners cannot get enough of. “Fallin’ All in You,” co-written by Ed Sheeran, is a personal favorite. In this track, Mendes showcases a catchy falsetto chorus you cannot help but sing along to.

  1. “Thru These Tears” – LANY

As LANY fans patiently wait for the band’s  much-anticipated second album, they can relish these  summer releases in the meantime. In a July interview with Harper’s Bazzar, frontman Paul Klein admitted that a devastating breakup influenced the band’s most recent tracks. Released in June, “Thru These Tears” unveils his heartbreak with an upbeat and synthy tune that sets listeners up for a beautiful piano melody in the song’s final bridge and chorus.

  1. “Lifeboat (Freestyle)” – Jorja Smith

21-year-old English singer Jorja Smith released her first studio album “Lost & Found” in June. Her 12 tracks manifest her Alicia Keys-esque soulful style. In her song “Lifeboat,” Smith expresses herself through both singing and freestyle rap.

  1. “Fool of Myself” – The Band CAMINO

The Band CAMINO, an alternative-indie band from Tennessee, released their single “Fool of Myself” in May. Throughout this song, you will hear their brilliant utilization of synth coupled with captivating lyrics. Give it a listen, and good luck not getting their synth solo stuck in your head.

  1. “Fire” – Oh Brother

This duo of brothers from Germany provides a unique blend of electronic beats, acoustic folk and vocal harmonization. For those unfamiliar, Oh Brother’s sound is comparative to Bon Iver and The 1975. Their single “Fire,” which was released in August, leans more towards their synthy, electronic side as they incorporate harmonies with hints of autotune.

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Kayla Santos
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Kayla Santos is a senior journalism major who loves gooey chocolate chip cookies, traveling to new places and playing volleyball at the beach. [email protected] Hi readers! I come to you from the city of San Jose, California, which is about one hour south of San Francisco (and has the best boba). I’ve always loved sports. I was always that girl that would rather be out playing basketball than going shopping or doing makeovers. I came into Biola as a kinesiology major with hopes of a career in sports medicine and sports training, but everything changed during the spring semester of my sophomore year. Though I still love athletics, I realized that there is something that I enjoy even more than that: storytelling. After two years as a kinesiology major, I decided to change my major to journalism.  Although I joined the Chimes party a little bit later than most, I’m thrilled to be on staff once again for my senior year at Biola. I love all kinds of music: reggae, R&B, 80’s, alternative—you name it! You can count on me to constantly be on the lookout for artists and bands that are on tour. That being said, I am so excited to be editing for the Arts and Entertainment section of the Chimes this year. When I’m not on the search for the next concert, I love going to coffee and tea shops, finding cute places to snap photos and eating Korean barbeque.
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