Photo by Alysha Tsuji With a mom who received a classical music degree, a dad who rocked out as the lead guitarist of a small band in the '80s and a sister who competitively excelled in the saxophone and flute, it seems fitting that 22-year-old Mike Holland strives to succeed in the music world. He picked up the guitar early in his childhood as his mother, Beth Holland, … [Read more...] about East Coast Kid Chases West Coast Dreams
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Pharrell makes noise with ‘G I R L’
Photo Courtesy of iTunes It has been almost eight years since Pharrell released his debut album, “In My Mind.” But he has kept himself busy working on fellow artists’ projects, including last year’s biggest hits, “Blurred Lines” featuring Robin Thicke and “Get Lucky” featuring Daft Punk. Both songs competed in the category as Best … [Read more...] about Pharrell makes noise with ‘G I R L’
Justin Ibrahim enters the scene
Photo Courtesy of Justin IbrahimPalmdale, Calif. graced the music world with All4One in the 90s, Afroman at the beginning of the millennium and now Justin Ibrahim. Ibrahim is a musician, songwriter and 2008 Pepperdine graduate. Driven by relationships and connecting with others, Ibrahim said his alternative rock style provides melodic tunes that are “accessible to the … [Read more...] about Justin Ibrahim enters the scene
Album Review:”Love Letters”
Photo courtesy of www.soundofbrit.frMetronomy brings on the melancholy with their new album, “Love Letters.”The indie elctronic group returns with their fourth album to provide the listener with their mellow grooves. With each successive album, Metronomy has grown in both quality and size. What started as a solo project by electronic composer Joseph Mount has since … [Read more...] about Album Review:”Love Letters”
Crosses stirs the cauldron with first full-length album
Photo Courtesy of www.crossesmusic.com Crosses adds to the mix of contemporary alternative pop and electronic with their haunting, punky self-titled album. The band, visually known as “+++,” is the musical child of Deftones singer Chino Moreno, Far guitarist Shaun Lopez and music producer Chuck Doom. The trio dates back to 2011 when they released their Los … [Read more...] about Crosses stirs the cauldron with first full-length album