Photo by Alysha Tsuji With a mom who received a classical music degree, a dad who rocked out as the lead guitarist of a small band in the '80s and a sister who competitively excelled in the saxophone and flute, it seems fitting that 22-year-old Mike Holland strives to succeed in the music world. He picked up the guitar early in his childhood as his mother, Beth Holland, … [Read more...] about East Coast Kid Chases West Coast Dreams
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Justin Ibrahim enters the scene
Photo Courtesy of Justin IbrahimPalmdale, Calif. graced the music world with All4One in the 90s, Afroman at the beginning of the millennium and now Justin Ibrahim. Ibrahim is a musician, songwriter and 2008 Pepperdine graduate. Driven by relationships and connecting with others, Ibrahim said his alternative rock style provides melodic tunes that are “accessible to the … [Read more...] about Justin Ibrahim enters the scene
Corey Pieper to hit the South by Southwest festival stage
Photos Courtesy of Aaron Biebert / Attention Era Media The Graphic got a sneak peek into the plans of Corey Pieper, a rising artist bound for stardom. From performing his first original song “Gingerbread Man” at a middle school party to opening packed shows for popular artists, Pieper is on his way to being a big name in the industry. Even with all of his momentous success … [Read more...] about Corey Pieper to hit the South by Southwest festival stage
Phoebe Beasley’s artwork displayed in Payson
Photo by Brandon Scheirman Phoebe Beasley conveyed real-life situations in an artistic manner, clearly portraying the beauty of these common realities. Her art’s warmth and familiarity, along with her vividly written descriptions of each piece, provided a window into the artist’s life and background. Senior Christina Marzban said “I’m really excited about the fact that … [Read more...] about Phoebe Beasley’s artwork displayed in Payson
Rising Star of Suriname
Photo Courtesy of James Francis James Francis is a young rapper, singer and songwriter who is looking to break into an industry as competitive as any other. He has the drive, the raw talent and the backing of a record label, but also the unrefined and at times flawed sound typical of any newcomer to music. Although Francis has been creating music for no more than a few years … [Read more...] about Rising Star of Suriname