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Special Edition 2025

Songs From the Soul: A Q&A with Rising Artist Daniel Fonseca

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Daniel Fonseca is a rising artist hailing from a small town in São Paulo, Brazil. The sophomore Business major is balancing his musical career with the life of being a student, where he said his studies are intended to help him become familiar with the business side of the industry. The 19-year-old first touched a guitar when he was 13 and in just six years, has amassed … [Read more...] about Songs From the Soul: A Q&A with Rising Artist Daniel Fonseca

Worship: Music That Heals The Soul

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Junior Roman Dickow, sophomore Grace Carpenter and senior Max Holdorf play instruments and sing together at El Matador State Beach on Oct. 23. Photos by Melissa HoustonEvery Sunday morning, my home church starts the service and after a few minutes, the congregation stands as the band plays music. People stand and sing along to songs that declare praise to God, and after a … [Read more...] about Worship: Music That Heals The Soul

Moving at the Speed of Jazz

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Sophomore James Davis sings at Pepperdine University on Oct. 22. Jazz has influenced many different genres. Photos by Melissa HoustonWith the strum of a guitar, the keys of a piano and the smoothness of vocals, jazz has entered the room.She walks in with grace and a little kick, setting her apart from her peers in funk and soul.Jazz began through a spirit of spontaneity. Groups … [Read more...] about Moving at the Speed of Jazz

Socializing Through Stress: How House Music Helps Students’ Social Lives

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Lintner holds his hand up while keeping one hand on the mixer at Pepperdine University on Oct. 22. DJs facing the audience while they mix the music live is a common style seen in house music events.A deep, thumping bassline, a steady 128 BPM tempo and a hypnotic and repetitive drum pattern often paired with minimal lyrics define one of today’s most popular music genres: … [Read more...] about Socializing Through Stress: How House Music Helps Students’ Social Lives

Country Music: A Return To Roots

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Senior Emelia James plays a guitar at El Matador State Beach on Oct. 22. Photos by Katherine LytleCountry music extends far beyond horseback rides and Southern roots. Those who have never listened to a country song can still find a story they relate to in the lyrics. From Hank Williams and old country to Megan Moroney and modern country, one of the most hated genres of music … [Read more...] about Country Music: A Return To Roots