Sophomore Gillian Flynn holds a guitar at Pepperdine University on Oct. 22. Photos by Melissa Houston“Lighten up while you still can. Don’t even try to understand. Just find a place to make your stand and take it easy.”These lines that famously appear in the chorus of “Take It Easy” by Eagles encapsulate the simplicity of life — a simplicity … [Read more...] about ‘Take It Easy’: Rock Music Emulates A Simpler Time
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Concert Review: K. Flay Electrifies Audiences at Lodge Room
Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. The crowd rumbled with energy while neon lights danced around the stage. The audience, initially stirring with anticipation, began to scream with excitement as the lights began to … [Read more...] about Concert Review: K. Flay Electrifies Audiences at Lodge Room
In a ‘Dreamland’ with Spooky Mansion, Smiley Surf-Grooves Under the Neon Lights
They had their start performing in monster makeup, jamming at haunted houses and gathering fans, and this led the surf-soul-rock-n-roll band Spooky Mansion up and down the country — from Upstate New York to L.A., frontman Grayson Converse said.Spooky Mansion played under the neon lights of Malibu's coastal venue Aviator Nation's Dreamland — a hidden oasis in the … [Read more...] about In a ‘Dreamland’ with Spooky Mansion, Smiley Surf-Grooves Under the Neon Lights
Classic Albums Live Rocks Smothers Theatre with ‘Let It Be’
Nine members of Classic Albums Live showcased Let it Be Sept. 8. They had a variety of instruments on stage including acoustic and electric guitars, piano, synthesizers, trumpet, saxophone, violin, cello and drums. Photo by Lucian Himes Orchestra group Classic Albums Live performed songs from The Beatles' album "Let It Be" in Smothers Theatre on Sept. 8. Classic Albums Live … [Read more...] about Classic Albums Live Rocks Smothers Theatre with ‘Let It Be’
Album Review: Halsey’s ‘If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power’ Showcases Versatility
The alternative cover for "If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power" shows an image of Halsey in transparent red. Halsey dressed as a god-like figure looking toward the sky. Photo courtesy of Capitol RecordsAmerican singer/songwriter Halsey released her fourth studio album Aug. 27, titled "If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power." The album — produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus … [Read more...] about Album Review: Halsey’s ‘If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power’ Showcases Versatility
