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The Chimes

“What are you listening to?” — Take a look at a Biola student playlist

“What are you listening to?” — Take a look at a Biola student playlist
Biola students share some songs that they are currently listening to.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2023

With Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and more, people have access to all kinds of music and can listen anywhere and everywhere. Biola students take full advantage of these services to listen to music while studying, relaxing or on the go. From instrumental to worship to pop, here are 7 songs that students...

GRIT launches new podcast for women

"DId I Talk Too Much?" amplifies women's voices.
"Did I Talk Too Much?" discusses empowering topics.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2022

GRIT, a resource that seeks to empower women at Biola, launched the first episode of its new podcast, “Did I Talk Too Much?” In partnership with Biola’s KBR: The Torch Radio, GRIT released its first episode titled, “What the Heck is Grit?”  DID I TALK TOO MUCH? “I feel like [the title]...

Record labels exploit deceased artists for profit

"Falling Down," an unfinished song featuring rapper XXXTentacion, was released after his death.
Record labels capitalize off of the demand for deceased artists’ music.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer October 31, 2022

When a music artist passes away, the demand for their work increases — resulting in record labels releasing music from deceased artists to make a profit. Music professionals in the industry debate over the morality of these circumstances. Releasing music after death could be considered a continuation...

‘Pretentious Favorites’ builds community around niche films

‘Pretentious Favorites’ builds community around niche films
Cale Hawkins and Cameron Wilhite run a weekly podcast centered around exploring and analyzing lesser-known movies.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor April 7, 2022

“Pretentious Favorites” is one of the Torch’s up and coming podcasts, pioneered by freshman cinema and media arts major Cale Hawkins, a lifelong film enthusiast. In partnership with his close friend, freshman cinema and media arts major Cameron Wilhite, the pair explore the deeper aspects of films...

Kat Baguio teases newest release ‘Levitating’ after a fruitful year of musical creation

Kat Baguio teases newest release ‘Levitating’ after a fruitful year of musical creation
Collaborating with fellow student Ryan Jachetta, the single will be accompanied by a music video.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor February 24, 2022

Junior cinema and media arts major Katherine Baguio, or “Katherine Storm,” released her first EP in February 2021, titled “Lovesick.” Since then, she released three more singles and one more EP, titled “Midsummer Fantasy.”  Her new single “Levitating,” coming out in June, focuses...

FINNEAS releases mostly melancholic and nondescript ‘Optimist’

FINNEAS releases mostly melancholic and nondescript ‘Optimist’
The album fails to break ground, featuring only a few good tracks.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor October 19, 2021

“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...

Fitz focuses on high energy, low depth

Fitz focuses on high energy, low depth
“Head Up High” remains consistent with the fun, carefree history of the band.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer March 30, 2021

Fitz and the Tantrums are well-known for their energized, dance anthems that are nearly impossible not to play on repeat. Full of joy and carefree songs about love, friendship and partying, lead singer Fitz released his solo debut album “Head Up High” on March 26, bringing back some well needed levity...

NF’s “CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE)” is cloudy with a chance of existentialism

NF’s “CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE)” is cloudy with a chance of existentialism
The 29-year-old rap prodigy reaches new heights in his first major album since 2019.
Lydia Snow, Freelancer March 27, 2021

Triple platinum-certified, Dove Award-winning hip-hop artist Nathan John Fuerstein, better known as NF, is back on the saddle with his heavily teased release “CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE).” QUESTIONING FAME “CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE)” appropriately begins with a storm of sorts. In the first track, “CLOUDS,”...

Florida Georgia Line promotes unity amid political division

Florida Georgia Line promotes unity amid political division
Full of failed romance and trucks, the band tackles timely topics.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer February 16, 2021

Known for their twang and country pop roots, Florida Georgia Line returned on Feb. 12 with their most recent album release “Life Rolls On.” Consistent with sound and their traditional fascination with women, trucks and beer, the band remains true to their fanbase, while intertwining more contemplative...

“Malibu Nights” Review: LANY navigates through heartbreak in latest album

“Malibu Nights” Review: LANY navigates through heartbreak in latest album
The wait for LANY’s sophomore album is finally over.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 11, 2018

Indie pop band LANY released their much-anticipated sophomore album, “Malibu Nights,” on Oct. 5. Although it has only been less than a week since its release, most of the album’s songs already boast over 1 million plays on Spotify. This nine-track album fueled by heartache and confusion may as...

Streaming services pause fair pay

Streaming services pause fair pay
Companies like Spotify exploit artist creativity with unequal pay.
Tim Seeberger, Writer March 1, 2016
Companies like Spotify exploit artist creativity with unequal pay.

How Spotify has changed us

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With the innovations of music streaming sites such as Spotify, the individuality of music collections has become a thing of the past.
Tyler Davis, Writer October 28, 2014
With the innovations of music streaming sites such as Spotify, the individuality of music collections has become a thing of the past.