Six years after her On the Run II Tour in 2018, Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour marks the prominent singer's long-awaited return to stages around the world. From Sept. 1 to 4, the global superstar lit up SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Pepperdine students and faculty shared their experiences attending the star-studded concert as a final summer … [Read more...] about Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour Brightens up Los Angeles
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Concert Recap: Live Music Waves Loved This Summer
Senior Nathania Au, who attended Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in July, said warm nights and freedom from coursework are the perfect concert ingredients. "You're out of school, vibing with friends and just having a good time dancing and screaming and away from responsibilities for the night," Au said. This summer, Pepperdine students sought out their favorite artists at concerts … [Read more...] about Concert Recap: Live Music Waves Loved This Summer
Visit Harry’s House: L.A. Concert Diary for Students By Students
The Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., shines Harry Styles lights on the venue before "Harryween" on Oct. 31. Styles and his band dressed up as the cast of "Grease." Photo by Beth Gonzales For the first time ever, singer Harry Styles is performing 12 sold-out nights during his residency at L.A.'s Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif. which will end Nov. 15. Styles kicked off his … [Read more...] about Visit Harry’s House: L.A. Concert Diary for Students By Students
Take a Look Inside the Phenomena of Boy Bands
Art by Stella Engel In 2011, “What Makes You Beautiful," by One Direction climbed to No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot 100 music chart upon its release. The success of the single signified One Direction’s status as a rising pop artist and serves as a recent example of the reign of boy bands. The term "boy band" originated in the 1980s but the idea of male singing groups has been around … [Read more...] about Take a Look Inside the Phenomena of Boy Bands
Good News: Experience the Excitement of a Concert
Growing up, I did not go to many concerts. I have always loved listening to music on my own time, while doing homework or with friends, but I was never eager to stand in a concert pit with hundreds of people in front of loud speakers. I have only been to an R5 concert and the iHeart Radio Music Festival. After going to The Driver Era concert on Aug. 26, this all changed. The … [Read more...] about Good News: Experience the Excitement of a Concert