In the summer of 2018, Biola alumni and rock band Cold War Kids were on tour while the highly prolific Kanye West released five new albums from his label, G.O.O.D. Music. These albums were only seven tracks long and this format inspired the band to create a three-volume album, with “New Age Norms 1”...

“Mexican Dogs” Beginning with a pulsating guitar line introduction, the band establishes their fierce rock sound and introduces the story of a lone wolf-type caricature who is willing to take down anything that comes their way. The impassioned vocal performance coupled with hard-hitting instrumentation...

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Themes of female empowerment and astronomical brilliance saturate Theatre 21’s production of “Silent Sky.” From its compelling storyline to its experimental setup, audiences can expect a thoughtful, entertaining production.   INNOVATIVE...

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Junior philosophy major Gavin Susantio won hearts at this year’s Punk ‘n’ Pie, where he moonwalked his way through a smattering of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits, from “Thriller” to “Billie Jean.” Before taking the stage...

After multiple delays, Kanye finally delivered “Jesus is King” on Oct. 25. The release, in typical Kanye fashion, was surrounded by controversy. This time, the calamity surrounds Kanye’s “rebirth” and conversion to Christianity. While some Christians fear Kanye is using the name of Jesus as...

As the golden afternoon light washed over campus, freshmen commercial music majors Conner Martin and Hope Langston set up by the fountain. A keyboard, some wires and a colorful sign―“Random Acts of Culture.”  Random Acts of Culture is a series of short musical performances organized by the...

Alexander O’Connor, otherwise known as Rex Orange County, uses his music to unashamedly shares his emotions and reassure his listeners that they are not alone. His music displays his deepest vulnerabilities, which is rarely seen in the music industry. In “Pony,” which might be his best project...

“Pluto Projector” - Rex Orange County Beloved by indie -pop fans across the globe, Rex Orange County returns with his latest single, “Pluto Projector.” The song begins with a soft intro and later shifts into a catchy, subdued beat, concluding with another soothing melody. This number is the...

Blending adult comedy with an intriguing zombie apocalypse, “Zombieland: Double Tap” presents fans of the original film with a warm welcome. Tremendously paced and easy to follow, the film updates viewers on events that happened between the last film and current date. Similar to the series opener,...

“A Song About Being Sad” Rex impressively delivers both joyous and melancholic songs, which are essential to his discography. In this track, Rex tells the audience about a girl he used to obsess over until he finally realized that she only cared about herself. With nasally vocals and electric guitar...

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). As the exposure between the poor and the rich remains a common theme in modern films, “Parasite” brings a distinct perspective of the commonly viewed “evil” high-class through a comedic, yet thrilling story of the problematic...

After a recent summer album release under pseudonym “Blood Orange,” Devonte Hynes has made a quick return with classical album release “Fields.” The collaborative creation with Chicago ensemble Third Coast Percussion is an unexpectedly unique classical album, with imaginative, electrifying and...