Photos by Zach LeThis year's Songfest theme, Happy Holidays, certainly struck fear into the heart of this author, who is less than keen on Christmas-themed music and its ilk. Thankfully, however, the various groups largely averted the obvious song choices, making for an unpredictable and exciting night of entertainment. For those not in the know, Songfest is a Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Songfest Soars
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The Graphic ranks the top five albums of 2015
Photo by Rachal Marquez I’m just going to go ahead and say it: 2015 might be one of the greatest years for music ever. This year has been absolutely stacked. Before I dive in, I should say that this list doesn't include albums that have not yet been released (namely, Adele and Coldplay's upcoming albums), nor does it include albums that might come as surprises, released over … [Read more...] about The Graphic ranks the top five albums of 2015
Pepperdine Alumna Releases New Single
Photos Courtesy of Kylie Hughes Kylie Hughes knew she wanted to make music ever since she learned the guitar to impress a boy in middle school. The artist, whose most recent single, "It Still Hurts," was released on iTunes on Jan. 11, has been writing music since middle school, and self-released two albums before graduating from high school. Her most recent album and first … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Alumna Releases New Single
Pepperdine Probz: When You Can’t Play the Ukelele
Photo by Rachal Marquez A classic quality of the Pepperdine community is their incredible affinity for musical tasks. Jam sessions crop up in every dorm, hallway and classroom, and musical aspirations are widespread. It's common to hear a discussion about an EP or for friends to post regular videos of themselves singing while playing a ukulele. The Pepperdine mascot … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Probz: When You Can’t Play the Ukelele
IDM Artist NoMBe Shares on New EP, Religion and Synesthesia
Photo courtesy of Primary Wave Entertainment NoMBe's most recent single, "Kemosabe," came on Spotify radio a few months ago, prompting the immediate question, "Who is this guy, and why don't any of us know about him?" His music has a groove that is instantly enjoyable — it fits in (but is not limited to) the nebulously encompassing genres of IDM, R&B and house. After … [Read more...] about IDM Artist NoMBe Shares on New EP, Religion and Synesthesia