Taylor Swift’s re-recording of the fan favorite album, “Red” dropped at 9 p.m. on Thursday. This 30-track album shares narratives of deep heartbreak and a glimpse of redemption through new beginnings.  WHY RE-RECORD? In the last two years, Swift released five albums, allowing her to own the...

Grammy-winning, Tony-nominated band They Might Be Giants will release its latest album, “BOOK,” on Nov. 12. For nearly four decades, the collaboration between melody-obsessed poetic savant John Linnell and individualistic rock-and-roll master John Flansburgh has enchanted lovers of alternative music. A...

While COVID-19 cases steadily decline, the vaccine mandate for nightclubs and concert venues creates another obstacle for entertainers. Now, singers and concert goers alike grapple with the politics of the virus. While artists continue to use their platform to speak out about COVID-19 protocols, the...

Smooth jazz filled the fifth floor of Lot S on Oct. 30 as a wide variety of people trickled in for the annual PRISM concert. In the past voices filled an auditorium, but the cool night air brought comfort to a memorable night.  A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION Timed perfectly for parents weekend, a large crowd...

Due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases earlier in the semester, many of the Conservatory’s concerts were canceled in accordance with new guidelines. Due to a much lower case count, Biola lifted restrictions, meaning that music and theatre students can return to performing again. Here is when and where...

Inside the small commercial music building below the library, a thriving community of songwriters and singers are returning to their art. The return has not come without challenges and setbacks, including canceled concerts and Zoom classes. Students and faculty offered their own perspectives on what...

“Optimist” dropped Oct. 15, already garnering millions of streams on Spotify alone. From re-defining the industry with sister Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell’s own album dares high numbers from his notoriety alone. The expectations for it, however, are equally high.  OPTIMISM DASHED  The album...

Daniel Pimentel graduated in 2014 with a degree in cinema and media arts with a focus on production. The next eight years of his life would be split between being a youth pastor in Salt Lake City, Utah then moving to Honduras, doing volunteer work and audio and video production for a bilingual school....

“In The Meantime” released on Sept. 24 as the next installment of Alessia Cara’s bright, youthful and highly successful career. Although the lyrics fail to reach new depths, there are moments where emotion shines through and the music aligns. It speaks of past dysfunctional relationships and explores...

Filming for “Banana Pop” began on Sept. 3, a unique collaboration between commercial music alumna Ellery Sablan and cinema and media arts students. The music video reflects the sentiments of Sablan’s single about heartbreak and the longing to experience happiness again.   With help from her...

Kacey Musgraves hit her peak with 2018’s “Golden Hour.” What could have been a classic case of a country artist selling out to make pop music resulted in a joyous musical experience filled with expertly crafted songs about newfound love. Now, the divorce of her husband inspired the album “star-crossed.”...

The “Donda” album released Sunday at 5 a.m. on Aug. 29 — marking a surreal moment for Kanye’s listeners. The lead-up itself was anything but ordinary, from three unique listening parties that stirred drama, to multiple release date announcements featuring different album covers. With no reliable...