Lorde frolics on a sandy beach beneath the sun rays for her "Solar Power" album cover — one of her friends took this photo without the intention of making it the cover. The self-proclaimed "prettier Jesus" released her stellar third album on Aug. 20, to which she wrote and co-produced all its tracks. Photos courtesy of lorde.co.nz Kiwi singer-songwriter Lorde broke her … [Read more...] about Album Review: Lorde’s ‘Solar Power’ Symbolizes Her Escape From the Chaos
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Iris DeMent Combines Folk Music and Poetry at Smothers
Photos by Brett BeanIris DeMent performed recently at Smothers Theatre, her bright red and polka-dot platform heels reflecting the stage lights as she pressed the piano pedals down while playing.DeMent, who performed for a Pepperdine audience on Sept. 29, is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, mostly sang songs from her newest album, "The Trackless Woods," melodies that she … [Read more...] about Iris DeMent Combines Folk Music and Poetry at Smothers
