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The Chimes
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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Christian artist Lauren Daigle soars above popular, secular artists

Look Up Child’s authentically hopeful message finds mainstream success.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 4, 2018

Christian artist Lauren Daigle’s sophomore album, “Look Up Child,” is blowing the music world away. Since its Sept. 7 release, the album has climbed its way to the top ten of Billboard’s Top 200 Albums, sneaking its way to No. 3. Surpassing big names such as Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj and Cardi...

God trends among the hip-hop crowd

God trends among the hip-hop crowd
The release of Snoop Dogg's gospel album reveals a new trend in hip-hop.
John Kay, Freelance Writer • April 15, 2018

Hip-hop artists have long incorporated faith-based elements within their songs, creating a recent trend of popular artists recognizing God. Chance the Rapper and his album “Coloring Book” won Grammy Awards’ best rap album of 2017 while embodying strong gospel themes. Kendrick Lamar also...

Paul Martin speaks about philosophy, music and politics

Paul Martin
Q&A with a Talbot graduate running for office in which he describes his exciting life.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor • February 20, 2018

Paul Martin, who received a masters degree in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics from Talbot in 2008, has worked in a number of different fields, including the Christian music industry and church ministry. Now he plans to run for the United States Congress in November. Q: TELL ME A BIT ABOUT YOUR...

Demon Hunter outlives their competitors

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The faith-based melodic metallers come with accessible blood-pumping goodness.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer • April 4, 2017
The faith-based melodic metallers come with accessible blood-pumping goodness.

Christian music’s history remains bright

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Religious rock’s development hit memorable heights during the beginning of the 21st century.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer • March 21, 2017
Religious rock’s development hit memorable heights during the beginning of the 21st century.

Protest music proliferates under Trump administration

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Students can use music as a form of political resistance.
Justin Yun, Writer • March 15, 2017
Students can use music as a form of political resistance.

Micah Bournes’ creative mind manifests

hiphopstoners.com
“No Ugly Babies” brings out a bigger message about race.
Cassidy Campos, Writer • November 30, 2016
“No Ugly Babies” brings out a bigger message about race.

Penny & Sparrow chat after playing the Eddy

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The duo speaks about their origins and life as traveling musicians.
Chris Baeza, Writer • November 29, 2016
The duo speaks about their origins and life as traveling musicians.

Spirituality retains presence in secular music

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Students and faculty support a shift away from the dogmatics of Christian music.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer • November 16, 2016
Students and faculty support a shift away from the dogmatics of Christian music.

Gungor shows listeners “Body”

gungormusic.com
“One Wild Life” comes to a passionately austere conclusion.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer • October 4, 2016
“One Wild Life” comes to a passionately austere conclusion.