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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Topshelf Records celebrates ten years

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The San Diego label celebrates its indie rock royalty status.
Christian Davis, Writer March 2, 2016
The San Diego label celebrates its indie rock royalty status.

Crimson Moonlight retake the throne

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“Divine Darkness” rechristens the kings of Christian black metal.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer March 1, 2016
“Divine Darkness” rechristens the kings of Christian black metal.

Taemin Lee aces his first album

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Taemin Lee proves himself as a solid solo artist with “Press It”.
Catherine Streng, Writer March 1, 2016
Taemin Lee proves himself as a solid solo artist with “Press It”.

New strokes on the same canvas

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Animal Collective’s latest record “Painting With’ plays it safe.
Christian Davis, Writer February 24, 2016
Animal Collective’s latest record “Painting With’ plays it safe.

“Stuck in Love” proves a familiar find

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Although it lacks originality, this Netflix film club movie is still worth the watch.
Hayley Langdon, Writer February 24, 2016
Although it lacks originality, this Netflix film club movie is still worth the watch.

Is it entirely the Academy’s fault?

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For the second year in a row the four main acting categories failed to include an African American.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager February 23, 2016
For the second year in a row the four main acting categories failed to include an African American.

Ty Segall mugs emotions

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The garage rock revivalist reminds listeners of what his artistic capabilities with “Emotional Mugger.”
Maxwell Heilman, Writer February 23, 2016
The garage rock revivalist reminds listeners of what his artistic capabilities with “Emotional Mugger.”

A fallen empire

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Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate) retires after a decade of emotional, breath-taking music.
Morgan Mitchell, Writer February 23, 2016
Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate) retires after a decade of emotional, breath-taking music.

Identity, truth and Bowie: a tribute

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A look back on the legendary and personal impact David Bowie left behind.
Brooks Ginnan, Writer February 17, 2016
A look back on the legendary and personal impact David Bowie left behind.

“A New Career in a New Town”

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David Bowie’s final masterpiece leaves us the way he lived — brilliant.
Christian Davis, Writer February 17, 2016
David Bowie’s final masterpiece leaves us the way he lived — brilliant.

Life after Pablo

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Kanye West continues to brilliantly challenge and frustrate his most dedicated fans.
Christian Davis, Writer February 16, 2016
Kanye West continues to brilliantly challenge and frustrate his most dedicated fans.

“The Night Circus” captivates with every word

subtlemelodrama.com
Erin Morgenstern’s breakout novel is the perfect read for lovers of fantasy and mystery alike.
Hayley Langdon, Writer February 16, 2016
Erin Morgenstern’s breakout novel is the perfect read for lovers of fantasy and mystery alike.