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Other Lives releases a sonic adventure

Embark on a musical journey with this wandering album.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor April 28, 2020

On April 24, Other Lives released their long-awaited fourth album, “For Their Love,” after five years of near-silence. A triumphant comeback, it features a theatric, James Bond end-credits feel, opening to lush musical landscapes that transport the listener. SOUND OF THEIR LIVES “Sound Of Violence”...

Your life in lyrics, courtesy of Justin Sinclair

Your life in lyrics, courtesy of Justin Sinclair
Music alumnus tells stories through song.
Rebecca Schwind March 27, 2020

It is one thing to have a favorite song that you listen to all the time, but it is another to have a song that tells your personal story. Alumnus Justin Sinclair seeks to do both. Since graduating in 2018, Sinclair has been working in LA as a songwriter and producer, collaborating with artists such as...

Fall in love with COIN’s “Dreamland”

The indie-pop band remains true to its dreamy brand.
Samantha Shaw February 26, 2020

Nashville-based indie-pop band COIN released its third full-length album “Dreamland” this past Friday, which boasts a light, dreamy sense and remains true to the band’s “brand” of uptempo, airy tracks. Maintaining its usual uptempo, airy style, COIN tells a dreamy love story through the project's...

The Brilliance features Conservatory students in latest album

The Brilliance features Conservatory students in latest album
Biolans who worked on the project say the New-York based duo was open about their faith.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor January 25, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Jan. 23, 2020). Not many people can say they were featured on the album of a successful artist. Luckily, acoustic-rooted and pop-inspired duo The Brilliance sought out members of the Conservatory of Music’s orchestra and chorale to be featured in...

Coldplay albums ranked from worst to best

Here are some of Coldplay essentials from their past seven albums before the release of "Everyday Life."
With seven albums under their belt, which one tops them all?
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer November 21, 2019

As one of the most well-known bands in the world, Coldplay blends grand rock music with pop sensibility that connects with many. Now they’re back with new music after four years. In anticipation for "Everyday Life," check out this ranking of all seven albums. 7. “A Head Full of Dreams” The most...

Soaring Stories: Behind the music of Angel Ramirez

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Angel Ramirez pulls back the curtain to a score of music, mentorship and missions.
Eliana Park, Freelance Writer November 5, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Since the release of his three singles “Back to Earth,” “Lonely Boy” and “The Hard Way,” singer-songwriter Angel Ramirez has generated a cumulative total of over 10,000 streams on Spotify. MUSIC AS A MILESTONE Behind the heart...

Behind The Scenes: Chris Rasmussen longs to connect with his audience

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An inside look into the real journey of what it takes to evolve as an artist.
Vic Silva, Writer October 24, 2017
An inside look into the real journey of what it takes to evolve as an artist.

Kintsugi finds Death Cab at their greatest

Kintsugi finds Death Cab at their greatest
Death Cab for Cutie's new album artistically balances honest lyrics with driving rhythms.
Christian Davis, Writer April 4, 2015
Death Cab for Cutie's new album artistically balances honest lyrics with driving rhythms.

From Indian Lakes rise to the occasion

The band, which played on campus five years ago, now prepares to embark on their first headlining tour.
Makailynn Clark, Writer February 24, 2015
The band, which played on campus five years ago, now prepares to embark on their first headlining tour.

Falling out of love and into life

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The Workday Release hit a resonant note on “City Lights.”
Corrin Zug, Writer February 24, 2015
The Workday Release hit a resonant note on “City Lights.”

Beauty in struggle

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Judah & the Lion spread hope and joy through music.
Samantha Dammann, Writer December 2, 2014
Judah & the Lion spread hope and joy through music.

All substance, no style

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Parkay Quarts hit the same note on “Content Nausea.”
Tyler Davis, Writer November 18, 2014
Parkay Quarts hit the same note on “Content Nausea.”