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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Spotlight on the Eddy 

Elias Shamoon opens the Eddy with a set of five original songs.
Elias Shamoon and Jake Scott set the stage on fire at the pavilion.
Aaron Rollins, Freelance Writer • March 12, 2023

Hosted by the Office of Campus Engagement, the Eddy is an annual on-campus concert at Biola. The fireplace pavilion, located at the center of campus, was the backdrop for the event. This year featured a donut wall, refreshments, a giveaway, a photobooth and two amazing musicians. Students crowded around...

Artist Elias Shamoon releases two new singles

Biola alumnus Elias Shamoon recently released two singles: "fool without you" and "coma."
This recent Biola graduate is diving headfirst into the world of songwriting, and he’s already well on his way.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer • January 19, 2023

Elias Shamoon, a keyboardist, singer and guitarist, graduated from Biola in December and is now using his music education to pursue a big career. GETTING STUFF OUT THERE Songwriting is a key part of being a commercial musician. That practice can be long, full of difficulty and constant changes, or...

Here are the top albums of 2022 and a preview of 2023 releases

Blackpink, a singing group from South Korea, is the first kpop group to headline the Coachella festival.
After an abundance of new music was released in 2022, there are high hopes for what 2023 has in store.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor • January 11, 2023

This past year was full of many long-awaited albums and surprising album announcements that brought music fans an abundant amount of joy. After watching beloved artist Taylor Swift’s MTV Video Music Awards speech regarding her “Midnights” album and world tours from artists like Harry Styles and...