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
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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
Professor of Music Melanie Emelio Retires after 22 years
Professor of Music Melanie Emelio smiles at the camera in her professional headshot. Emelio will retire from Pepperdine this year after 22 years of teaching. Photo courtesy of Melanie EmelioWhile signing her contract with Pepperdine, Music Professor Melanie Emelio said she thought she would stick around for maybe two years then return to teaching in Houston. Instead, Emelio … [Read more...] about Professor of Music Melanie Emelio Retires after 22 years
Album Review: Mitski Creates New Synth Album Drenched in Darkness
A drawing of Mitski surrounded by darkness. She is drawn wearing red lipstick and a red turtleneck. Art by Hee Joo RohIn September 2019, Mitski performed her last show and told a crowded audience she would be entering an indefinite hiatus. Since then, the Japanese-American artist created a soundtrack for a graphic novel, released a song as part of "The Turning's" soundtrack … [Read more...] about Album Review: Mitski Creates New Synth Album Drenched in Darkness
‘Dance in Flight’ Gives a Captivating Show
The Dance in Flight company performed their routine "Feeling Good" on stage Feb. 11 at Smothers Theatre. The red costumes each member wore matched the solid red background. Photos courtesy of Gabrielle Salgado The Dance in Flight company had their annual performance of three shows in Smothers Theatre from Feb. 10 to 12. "Dance in Flight" is a student-run dance company … [Read more...] about ‘Dance in Flight’ Gives a Captivating Show