Kenard poses with his fingers at Malibu Bluffs Park on Oct. 15. Kenard is from Canton, Ohio, but now lives in the Los Angeles area and is a student at Pepperdine University. Hip-hop is a middle-aged man. His beard is long, his clothes are new and he’s taken on a different tone than the one he used to be recognized by. His distinctive qualities that people identified him with … [Read more...] about Hip-Hop: Growing With Music
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Country Music: A Return To Roots
Senior Emelia James plays a guitar at El Matador State Beach on Oct. 22. Photos by Katherine LytleCountry music extends far beyond horseback rides and Southern roots. Those who have never listened to a country song can still find a story they relate to in the lyrics. From Hank Williams and old country to Megan Moroney and modern country, one of the most hated genres of music … [Read more...] about Country Music: A Return To Roots
‘Take It Easy’: Rock Music Emulates A Simpler Time
Sophomore Gillian Flynn holds a guitar at Pepperdine University on Oct. 22. Photos by Melissa Houston“Lighten up while you still can. Don’t even try to understand. Just find a place to make your stand and take it easy.”These lines that famously appear in the chorus of “Take It Easy” by Eagles encapsulate the simplicity of life — a simplicity … [Read more...] about ‘Take It Easy’: Rock Music Emulates A Simpler Time
