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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Weezer’s new album is more than just alright

clearchannel.com
Weezer's newest album hearkens back to their glory days with carefree melodies and witty tongue-in-cheek lyrics.
Tyler Davis, Writer October 7, 2014
Weezer's newest album hearkens back to their glory days with carefree melodies and witty tongue-in-cheek lyrics.

“Men, Women & Children” struggles with technology

comingsoon.net
"Men, Women and Children" has the potential for biting satire, but falls short due to a lack of empathy.
David Vendrell, Writer October 7, 2014
"Men, Women and Children" has the potential for biting satire, but falls short due to a lack of empathy.

New music to fall in love with

anti.com, anazon.com, subpop.com, deadendhiphop.com, picc.it
Transition from summer tunes to fall jams with this new playlist.
Makailynn Clark, Writer October 7, 2014
Transition from summer tunes to fall jams with this new playlist.

A beautiful, dark family portrait

impawards.com
"Nebraska" paints a dark portrait of a dysfunctional family struggling to learn the importance of selflessness and love.
Tyler Davis, Writer October 1, 2014
"Nebraska" paints a dark portrait of a dysfunctional family struggling to learn the importance of selflessness and love.

“Believe Me” hilariously sends up modern evangelicalism

impawards.com
Toeing the line between pointed criticism and satire, "Believe Me" shines a light on the sometimes superficial nature of young evangelism.
David Vendrell, Writer September 30, 2014
Toeing the line between pointed criticism and satire, "Believe Me" shines a light on the sometimes superficial nature of young evangelism.

Pushing the limit: The Ghetto Blaster$ take LA by storm

Robert Rodriguez, Connor De La Vega, and Marika Dahlin of Ghetto Blaster$ rock out on stage. | Photo courtesy of Michelle Mosqueda
The Ghetto Blaster$, a three-piece band originally formed at Biola, continues to expand and impress audiences.
Sam De La Vega, Writer September 30, 2014
The Ghetto Blaster$, a three-piece band originally formed at Biola, continues to expand and impress audiences.

Sondre Lerche loses his edge on “Please”

wsusignpost.com
Sondre Lerche abandons his unique sound and opts for a decidedly darker tone in, "Please."
Allison Winters, Writer September 30, 2014
Sondre Lerche abandons his unique sound and opts for a decidedly darker tone in, "Please."

The power of the anti-hero

hollywoodreporter.com
The anti-hero's recent rise in popularity reflects our fallen human nature, and serves as a reminder of what Christ saved us from.
Tyler Davis, Writer September 29, 2014
The anti-hero's recent rise in popularity reflects our fallen human nature, and serves as a reminder of what Christ saved us from.

Closing the divide between church and Hollywood

amazonaws.com
In order to end the ongoing culture-war with Hollywood, Christians need to reevaluate how to tackle the film industry.
David Vendrell, Writer September 23, 2014
In order to end the ongoing culture-war with Hollywood, Christians need to reevaluate how to tackle the film industry.

What to watch: New additions to encourage procrastination

impawards.com, youngadulthollywood.com, tmdb.com, releasedonkey.com, flixter.com
In the increasingly confusing maze of movies and TV shows that is Netflix, Drew Mattocks presents a map to some of the best entertainment this procrastination haven has to offer.
Drew Mattocks, Writer September 23, 2014
In the increasingly confusing maze of movies and TV shows that is Netflix, Drew Mattocks presents a map to some of the best entertainment this procrastination haven has to offer.

Alt-J stays golden on sophomore release

undertheradarmag.com
Alt-J's second album "This is All Yours" stay true to their original sound while exploring more subdued tones.
Christian Davis, Writer September 23, 2014
Alt-J's second album "This is All Yours" stay true to their original sound while exploring more subdued tones.

“Sukierae” proves talent runs in the Tweedy family

undertheradarmag.com
Emotional, restless, and deceptively bright, "Sukierae" marks the release of Jeff Tweedy and his son Spencer's first double LP under the moniker, "Tweedy."
Allison Winters, Writer September 23, 2014
Emotional, restless, and deceptively bright, "Sukierae" marks the release of Jeff Tweedy and his son Spencer's first double LP under the moniker, "Tweedy."