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Mac Miller’s death brings sorrow to the music world

Portrait of Mac Miller
The Chimes remembers Mac Miller with some of our favorite songs
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 11, 2018

FANS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY PAY RESPECTS Malcolm McCormick, known to rap music fans as Mac Miller, was pronounced dead in his Studio City home on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 of an apparent overdose. The 26-year-old rapper came onto the music scene in 2010 when he signed with Rostrum Records, releasing his...

Corey’s Corner: A call for remembrance and progress

Corey’s Corner: A call for remembrance and progress
DBC directs attention to chapel on April 4th—the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination.
President Barry Corey March 20, 2018

Last Saturday night Paula and I listened to the music of Philadelphia native, Ruth Naomi Floyd. I first heard her seven years ago singing in Biola’s Calvary Chapel. With her ensemble this past weekend, she performed a tribute to Frederick Douglass, born 200 years ago. The evening’s songs recalled...

A Vari jazzy Music at Noon

Caitlin Blackmon/THE CHIMES
Vocalist spices up students’ Wednesday afternoon with songs in five different languages.
Isabella Tkachuk, Writer October 4, 2017
Vocalist spices up students’ Wednesday afternoon with songs in five different languages.

Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall Playlist

Caleb Raney/THE CHIMES
Add these 2017 tracks to your music streaming profiles to capture this in between season essence.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager September 27, 2017
Add these 2017 tracks to your music streaming profiles to capture this in between season essence.

White Ward master depressive experimentalism

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“Futility Report” gives a multifaceted perspective on mental illness and inner negativity through an unmistakable sound.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer May 2, 2017
“Futility Report” gives a multifaceted perspective on mental illness and inner negativity through an unmistakable sound.

The Roc: A Cultural Mixing Pot by Daniel Herskedal

Courtesy of Edition Records
The Norwegian composer’s newest album brings the sounds of the Middle East through his rather unusual ensemble.
Forrest Cole Fencl, Writer March 1, 2017
The Norwegian composer’s newest album brings the sounds of the Middle East through his rather unusual ensemble.

Thundercat carries the electro-funk torch

Courtesy of consequenceofsound.com
The bass and vocal firecracker’s newest album comes loaded with well-placed virtuosity and lively detours.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer February 28, 2017
The bass and vocal firecracker’s newest album comes loaded with well-placed virtuosity and lively detours.

Hollywood diversifies the Oscars

Courtesy of tribute.ca
The Oscars progress in the direction of diversity but there is still a need for improvement.
Hannah Miller, Writer February 28, 2017
The Oscars progress in the direction of diversity but there is still a need for improvement.

The Chimes’ Top 50 Movies of 2016: 35-21

Kyle Kohner/THE CHIMES
Our Top 50 Movies of 2016 list continues with the second installment, numbers 35-21.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager February 14, 2017
Our Top 50 Movies of 2016 list continues with the second installment, numbers 35-21.

Vince Guaraldi brings jazz to Christmas music

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Musician’s contribution to A Charlie Brown Christmas was something that all children and adults can appreciate.
Cassidy Campos, Writer December 6, 2016
Musician’s contribution to A Charlie Brown Christmas was something that all children and adults can appreciate.

Scott Tixier secures his legacy

sunnysidezone.com
The jazz violinist proves his mastery of the genre with “Cosmic Adventure.”
Maxwell Heilman, Writer September 12, 2016
The jazz violinist proves his mastery of the genre with “Cosmic Adventure.”

Childish Gambino makes a new artistic statement

allthingsgomusic.com
Donald Glover’s event, Pharos, takes a turn and surprises fans by forsaking his hip-hop roots.
Cassidy Campos, Writer September 7, 2016
Donald Glover’s event, Pharos, takes a turn and surprises fans by forsaking his hip-hop roots.