For Sophia Zamani, a sophomore indie-folk and country artist, music is all about connection. In 2022, Bruce Springsteen’s producer, Ron Aniello, discovered Zamani on Instagram, and what began as a digital connection swiftly evolved into a life-changing mentorship. Now, Zamani is diving into the music industry — a place she feels she truly belongs and where she can … [Read more...] about Sophia Zamani Inspires Through Music
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The Magic of ‘The Music Man’ Aims to Bring Pepperdine Together
With sets decorated down to the tiniest detail and old-fashioned movie credits rolling on the big screen — Pepperdine Theatre credits of course — before the show's start, Pepperdine's Theatre Program brings the classic golden age musical, "The Music Man." The musical opens this weekend at Smothers Theatre, and is playing Nov. 10-12 and Nov. 16-18 with shows at 2 and 7:30 … [Read more...] about The Magic of ‘The Music Man’ Aims to Bring Pepperdine Together
Album Review: Post Malone Switches Up Genres with ‘Austin’
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. American rapper, singer and songwriter Post Malone put out his fifth studio album titled "Austin," his first name, July 28. The 17-track album shows Malone shifting his … [Read more...] about Album Review: Post Malone Switches Up Genres with ‘Austin’
Bringing the Community Together: The History of Byrdhouse
One fan, then another, then another — this has been the trajectory for Byrdhouse. Byrdhouse formed in 2020 and now has four members. Junior Garrett Podgorski is the guitarist, senior Thomas Lowe plays the drums, alumnus Ben Blaufarb (‘22) plays the bass and junior Josh Nash is the lead singer and keyboard player. “We're very new,” Podgorski said. “We literally just … [Read more...] about Bringing the Community Together: The History of Byrdhouse
Fresh Faces: Songwriter Dreams of Entering Music Marketing Industry
First-year Courtney Hancock camps with her friends in Deer Creek, Colo., in June 2019. Hancock said she enjoys being in nature.Photos Courtesy of Courtney HancockFirst-year Courtney Hancock, a songwriter, singer and guitarist from Denver, released five songs and one cover on her website and Soundcloud in 2019 and 2020. She said music is her biggest passion in life.Hancock said … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Songwriter Dreams of Entering Music Marketing Industry