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The Chimes

Rundown of Joshua Bassett’s “Sad Songs In a Hotel Room”

Bassett delivers soulful lyrics on his latest EP.
Bassett reflects on Hollywood, home and heartbreak in his latest EP.
Kate Bomar, Photographer September 29, 2022

The public intensely scrutinized Joshua Bassett after his alleged ex, Olivia Rodrigo, released her hit single “drivers license” in 2021. Bassett responded to the hate through new music, videos and sold-out concerts. His most recent EP, “Sad Songs In A Hotel Room,” shows his talent and expertise...

Andy Shauf delivers impressive storytelling in “The Neon Skyline”

The songwriter blends intriguing lyrics and satisfying instrumentals in his newest project.
Sammy Newcomer January 30, 2020

Four friends and an ex-girlfriend walk into a bar. Singer-songwriter Andy Shauf details the simple yet entertaining story of lovers who reconnect not by love, but by circumstance in his latest LP “The Neon Skyline.” The unnamed protagonist tells of a night drinking with friends that takes a turn...

Soaring Stories: Behind the music of Angel Ramirez

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
Angel Ramirez pulls back the curtain to a score of music, mentorship and missions.
Eliana Park, Freelance Writer November 5, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Since the release of his three singles “Back to Earth,” “Lonely Boy” and “The Hard Way,” singer-songwriter Angel Ramirez has generated a cumulative total of over 10,000 streams on Spotify. MUSIC AS A MILESTONE Behind the heart...

George Ezra shows his audience the fun of blues rock

George Ezra shows his audience the fun of blues rock
Ezra inspires dynamic verve within the hearts of his fans with new album.
Vic Silva, Staff Writer March 28, 2018

Songwriter, poet, musician and all-around Brit extraordinaire George Ezrahas made quite the name for himself. Bringing folk blues and rock Americana together, he beautifully melts into his own authentic genre. Although he has been compared to acts like Vance Joy and Tom Odell, his sound remains...

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.

An old soul for the new world

An old soul for the new world
Tobias Jesso Jr. embraces vulnerability in his music in the middle of an ironic world.
Tyler Davis, Writer March 24, 2015
Tobias Jesso Jr. embraces vulnerability in his music in the middle of an ironic world.