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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Trusting in the Music

Students perform another student’s original composition at the Composition Concert, Feb. 19, 2025.
A student composer shares the story and process behind his music.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor February 28, 2025

For some, music is more than just something to play or listen to; it’s a lifeline. “I trust music because it has opened up so many doors with honor bands, college and Biola,” said freshman music education and composition major Andy Magruder. Magruder composed a piece of music for the recent...

M83 presents a cinematic masterpiece

“DSVII” finds inspiration through epic fantasy films, resulting in a beautiful soundtrack.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor September 26, 2019

M83 blends synth-pop with a variety of genres to create ambient, nostalgic pieces. Dazzling and emotionally impactful, their music has appeared in a variety of films, such as French comedy “You and the Night,” blockbuster “Oblivion” and the well-known dystopian film “Divergent.”  Their latest...