Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer.Artist HighlightWith two albums and a trilogy of extended plays, Tkay Maidza already has a deep catalog of music ranging from electronic R&B, rap, synth-pop, rock and more. The … [Read more...] about Review: Tkay Maidza Shows Off Sweet Swag in L.A. Show
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Good News: Piano and Art Creates ‘Personal Awareness’
While I spent the summer break mostly at home, I put together and released my SoundCloud project "Personal Awareness (Piano Project No. 3)" as Timothy Ryan on May 9. "Personal Awareness" is not only the third project I've put out on the platform but also my favorite. It's the most I've pushed myself instrumentally, artistically and conceptually. The … [Read more...] about Good News: Piano and Art Creates ‘Personal Awareness’
FKA Twigs Mixes her Vocals on ‘Caprisongs’
FKA Twigs faces in front of the camera with her finger on the bottom part of her lip. She has a winter coat on as she stands within the city of London. Photo courtesy of Young and Atlantic RecordsSinger, songwriter, producer, dancer and actress FKA Twigs released a mixtape titled "Caprisongs" on Jan. 14. The project features artists The Weeknd, Daniel Caesar, Pa Salieu, … [Read more...] about FKA Twigs Mixes her Vocals on ‘Caprisongs’
Q&A with Waves Weekend Concert Headliner A R I Z O N A
Photo courtesy of Atlantic Records Electric-indie pop band A R I Z O N A headlined the Pepperdine Waves Weekend annual concert Oct. 12. The band's three members, including Zach Hannah (vocals), Nathan Esquite (guitar) and David Labuguen (keys), are originally from the East Coast and have created music together since 2015. With over a billion streams on various platforms, A R … [Read more...] about Q&A with Waves Weekend Concert Headliner A R I Z O N A
Choose Print Books Over E-Books
Graphic by Nate Barton Although e-books are very convenient for a number of reasons, print books have shown to be better for readers. Many sources, such as Harvard Medical School, The New York Times and CBS News, have shown that e-books could potentially harm one's health and information is best retained when read in print books. E-books can be read anywhere you go. They … [Read more...] about Choose Print Books Over E-Books
