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The Chimes

Record labels exploit deceased artists for profit

"Falling Down," an unfinished song featuring rapper XXXTentacion, was released after his death.
Record labels capitalize off of the demand for deceased artists’ music.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer October 31, 2022

When a music artist passes away, the demand for their work increases — resulting in record labels releasing music from deceased artists to make a profit. Music professionals in the industry debate over the morality of these circumstances. Releasing music after death could be considered a continuation...

Shawn Michael Warren visits Biola

Shawn Michael Warren visits Biola
The artist behind “Troubled Waters” explains influences, passions and motivations.
Emily Coffey and Kate Bomar February 15, 2022

On Feb. 15 the Caf Banquet Hall was packed with students, professors and friends waiting to hear from artist Shawn Michael Warren on his career. His piece “Troubled Waters” serves as a centerpiece for the current showing in the Earl and Virginia Green Art Gallery.   INFLUENCES  Warren was deeply...

Bardwell and the Green Art Gallery host debut showing

Bardwell and the Green Art Gallery host debut showing
The art department opens their new gallery “Being Present” after a year of isolation.
Kate Bomar, Photographer September 15, 2021

On Tuesday evening, voices echoed in the Earl & Virginia Green Art Gallery once again. After a year of isolation, artists displayed their artwork for the “Being Present” gallery. The art gallery has remained closed since the “Sweet Jesus” display in 2020 before Biola shut down due to the...

Quarantine motivates Biola’s musicians

Niki Small and Jordan Yarbrough, performing as their duo Similar Opposites.
Student and alumni music artists navigate and push through the challenges COVID-19 has placed in their way.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor September 26, 2020

For those who rely on group collaboration and public displays of their work to fuel their creativity, quarantine was either the best or worst thing to happen. With live performances and many other aspects of the music industry on pause, student and alumni music artists have been forced to think outside...

Students chime in to music video project

Photo courtesy of Noah Wilson
Under the Bell Tower provides an outlet for students of all majors to participate in roles that could eventually be their jobs.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer May 11, 2016
Under the Bell Tower provides an outlet for students of all majors to participate in roles that could eventually be their jobs.

Streaming services pause fair pay

Streaming services pause fair pay
Companies like Spotify exploit artist creativity with unequal pay.
Tim Seeberger, Writer March 1, 2016
Companies like Spotify exploit artist creativity with unequal pay.