In the calm of a clear-skied evening, music floated from the Fireside Pavillion. A little gathering of students huddled in that area, listening to Biola’s live music event for Mental Health Awareness Week. Into the quiet poured out songs of struggles, anxieties, worries and reminders of hope. TOGETHERNESS...

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...

Every semester, Biola’s Conservatory of Music gets the rare opportunity to feature one of its own faculty members in recital. On Saturday, the Conservatory featured Dr. Li-shan Hung, professor and director of piano at Biola. The recital program featured selected pieces by Bach, Schubert, Chopin and...

Djo released his sophomore album titled “DECIDE” on Sept. 16th with a timeless exploration of nostalgia and young adulthood. Under the persona of Djo, Joe Keery, the beloved Stranger Things actor, made a return to social media to publicize the release of his second album after completely deactivating...

After a two-year intermission, Isla Vista Worship released their first post-pandemic EP composed of three songs, “thank you,” “sing praise” and “i'll go.” “Simplicity” was written on an acoustic guitar and sung on a headphone mic to remind listeners that they do not need elaborate production...

With hosts LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow, the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards premiered live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday, Aug. 28. The award show set groundbreaking records and was full of many surprises, including a new album announcement from Taylor Swift and guest...

According to a study conducted by Stacy L. Smith for the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, females continue to be underrepresented in the music industry, only making up 22.4% of artists and 2% of producers. However, women still hold power and influence in the music industry, in all genres. To highlight...

"The Pirates of Penzance" premiered last night on Feb. 11, leaving only three more opportunities to watch the show. Director Jeanne Robison double-casted the show for safety measures to bring life back to the stage after two years of silence. DIRECTOR'S NOTE Robison based the production almost entirely...

Indie singer-songwriter Mitski gained popularity from her last two albums, “Puberty 2” and “Be The Cowboy.” Her highly-anticipated follow-up “Laurel Hell” is finally here and finds her changing up her usual rock sound for a throwback to 1980s synthpop. SONGWRITING BLISS Mitski is known...

This spring the Conservatory will finally host their opera performance, open for one weekend only. “Pirates of Penzance” will hit the theater stage with an exceptional cast. STORYLINE “Pirates of Penzance” follows a young man who is a “slave to duty” until his 21st birthday. After completing...

“THIS ENCHANTED” BY HATCHIE Hatchie’s first album, “Keepsake,” was a promising debut within the dream pop genre. With her new album coming up on April 28, the first single, “This Enchanted,” is a beautiful pop song that perfectly complements late night drives through the city. Hatchie’s...

Senior cinema and media arts major Ryan Jachetta, also known as 2 The Sun, released his debut album “Meudon Drive” on Nov. 18. His audacious genre blend distinguishes him from other artists in his class. Jachetta progressed his sound in this last record past the one-off singles of his previous work...