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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Harry Styles exceeds fan expectations despite rescheduling shows

Styles finishes his "Love On" tour in North America.
Harry Styles completes the North America leg of “Love On Tour” with forty-two sold-out nights, celebrates his birthday with two additional sold-out shows and takes home two Grammys for “Album Of The Year” and “Best Pop Vocal Album.”
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 11, 2023

Grammy award-winning musician Harry Styles left his mark on Los Angeles and Palm Springs at the start of 2023 with a landslide of events for fans to witness. Styles' fans experienced the completion of “Love On Tour” in North America, birthday celebrations in Palm Springs and eventful Grammy ceremonies.  After...

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 and 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...

Ashe releases her sophomore album “Rae”

Ashe punctuates a smooth blend of salsa, rock and jazz with emotional lyrics.
Ashe’s lyrical storytelling sends fans on an emotional adventure in her sophomore album, “Rae,” as she explores relationships and growing up.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 20, 2022

Ashlyn Rae Willson, better known by her stage name Ashe, released her long-awaited sophomore album,“Rae,” on Oct. 14. Ashe’s previous hit single Moral of the Story gained popularity from the To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before soundtrack and was later re-released to feature Niall Horan — building...

“Don’t Worry Darling” review

The recently released film "Don't Worry Darling," starring Harry Styles and Florence Pugh, lacks the drama that swirls around it offstage.
A film surrounded by off-screen drama has a fatal flaw: it isn’t dramatic.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer • September 25, 2022

With rumors spreading about cast drama, “Don’t Worry Darling” hit theaters this weekend. While the rumors might generate buzz and ticket sales, the film itself fails to live up to the hype, which causes it to fade into the past once the media has had its fill of quick clicks. THE DRAMA Pop sensation...

Spring 2022 playlist

Spring 2022 playlist
Here are our top picks of songs to help you get through these final weeks of school.
Kate Bomar, Staff Writer • April 15, 2022

As the semester comes to a close and the studying grind takes a toll on students, music is a great tool to relieve stress. These five artists and their songs are perfect to stream during finals.    CHARLIE PUTH After years of silence and an occasional song drop via TikTok, Charlie Puth recently resurfaced...

Cancel culture is not a monolith

Cancel culture is not a monolith
Christians are called to have a Christ-like response when we engage with people online.
John Monk, Freelancer • February 24, 2021

The debate regarding cancel culture has taken center stage in today’s political and social discourse. In his opening speech at the Republican National Convention this fall, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina posed a question: “Do we want a society that breeds success, or a culture that cancels everything...

Get motivated with this back-to-school playlist

Ring in the new year and new semester with these tracks.
Chris Charpentier, Freelance Writer • January 16, 2020

With Christmas carols and holiday festivities still fresh in mind, adjusting to a new schedule for classes is not always easy. If you are in search of music that will ease the stress of syllabus week, look no further—  here’s a playlist to get into the groove of the semester. “The Box” by Roddy...