Art by Autumn Hardwick In "Stranger Things" season 4, episode 6, Sadie Sink plays Max Mayfield and escapes the Upside Down through the use of her favorite song, “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” by Kate Bush. The newest season of the series displays the transformative effects of music on the psyche. "Stranger Things" showrunners, the Duffer brothers, tasked the series' … [Read more...] about ‘Running Up That Hill’: How Music Affects the Brain
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Small Studio Sessions: Parker Boutelle
In this episode of Small Studio Sessions, Parker Boutelle, a sophomore Screen Arts major from Atlanta, Ga., features his original songs accompanied by his guitar. Boutelle performs his original songs "Summer Rain," "Crashing" and "Not Better Alone." Listen to this amazing artist and stay tuned after the music to hear a short Q & A about his … [Read more...] about Small Studio Sessions: Parker Boutelle
Students Reflect on Summer Concert Memories
Sophomore Abby Jo Budiwarman is in the front row at 5 Seconds of Summer's concert at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine on June 18. She said she enjoyed being able to see their stage effects up close and make out their faces. Photo courtesy of Abby Jo Budiwarman With summer coming to a close, students reflect on breathtaking experiences they had at concerts during the warm and … [Read more...] about Students Reflect on Summer Concert Memories
Guide to Venues for Concert-goers and Music Lovers
Mercury, the band, opens for The Backseat Lovers at The Observatory, a small venue in Santa Ana, Calif., March 9. First-year Joseph Bowman said he was especially impressed with this opener.Attending a school in Southern California provides opportunities to join the concert scene. From Los Angeles to San Diego, there are many options for anyone and everyone.Students share their … [Read more...] about Guide to Venues for Concert-goers and Music Lovers
Pacific Sounds Brings Students Together Through Music and Art
The Nashville-based band The Brook & The Bluff perform a concert for students at Alumni Park. The band sang soulful indie music as the crowd swayed to the beat. Photo by Lucian HimesAn archway of colorful balloons, a row of food trucks and a lit-up ferris wheel on Alumni Park welcomed students to the 2022 Pacific Sounds Music and Arts Festival.After a week of events and … [Read more...] about Pacific Sounds Brings Students Together Through Music and Art
