Art By Samantha Miller We take the time to reflect. In our reflection, we are confronted with a problem. A struggle. A conundrum, if you will. A decision that speaks to the very soul of the human experience, chronicled in books and Twitter feuds. When someone asks what artist you listened to last, and the answer is Taylor Swift, what do you do? Anyone who answers honestly — … [Read more...] about Petty Perspectives: Two Swifties Speak Now
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Pepperdine’s CoffeeHouse Brings Back Live Music
The Board hosts the September CoffeeHouse event on campus, Sept. 10. Students sat around the Amphitheater and enjoyed the performance. Photo by Stella ZhangThe Board brought back Pepperdine’s CoffeeHouse event Sept. 10, kickstarting an in-person campus tradition. Due to the campus closure last year, the Board held a few virtual ones on Zoom, but this time, students got … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s CoffeeHouse Brings Back Live Music
How to be an Artbreaker: Music that Breaks our Hearts
Art by Autumn Hardwick Many would say music is meant to be relatable — a language that knows no bounds and encourages one to express their thoughts and feelings that are otherwise difficult to articulate. When the world is in a hurry, music helps slow it down — when life moves too fast and one forgets to take a look behind the "curtain."When hearing minor chords … [Read more...] about How to be an Artbreaker: Music that Breaks our Hearts
Music Department Navigates Transition From Remote to In-person
Pepperdine's Music Building is one of the most obvious buildings located on the main campus. Due to COVID-19, students didn't have full access to the building and practice rooms. Photo by Ryan BrinkmanThe Music Building at Pepperdine has long served for music students to practice and learn skills that are pertinent to their success of becoming phenomenal musicians. Because of … [Read more...] about Music Department Navigates Transition From Remote to In-person
Album Review: Lorde’s ‘Solar Power’ Symbolizes Her Escape From the Chaos
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