Ashley Anderson, sophomore commercial performance major, balances school and writing and recording her own independent music released her debut single in the spring of her freshman year, earning thousands of streams under the name The Roommate. Anderson was inspired with name The Roommate by her roommate Belle Fuller. “Every time I would be introduced to […]
Category: Music
COVID-19 outbreak causes major cancellations in music industry, concerts
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach Festival were set to hold their annual events in California during April, but because of the rapid spread of COVID-19, organizers decided to postpone the events until October. However, this may even prove too soon for festivals of their size. Riverside County encompasses the Coachella Valley, and […]
Nursing student balances school and recording and releasing independent music
Max Whittaker, senior nursing major at California Baptist University, balances nursing school and work with writing, recording and performing as an independent artist with his friend Jake Dahn, a graduate of Azusa Pacific University, under the band name Almostalways. Whittaker’s older brother taught him the basics of how to play guitar when he was young, […]
Film student juggles music, school and family
Mat Layton, sophomore film major at California Baptist University, works to balance school, his family and a life of recording and performing original music under the alias Tru Crime. Both of Layton’s parents come from Sicilian and Italian roots and Layton said this inspired the name Tru Crime. “It’s like a play on the old […]
Editor’s Review: “The Slow Rush”
Recording artist and producer Kevin Parker, better known by his project Tame Impala, released his latest album “The Slow Rush” on Feb. 14. This album is the fourth official studio album from Tame Impala and features influence from Kanye West, as well as a variety of other artists and genres. Since the release of “Currents” […]
Freshman musician self-produces indie music
Tanner Dubyak, freshman studio production major at California Baptist University has been creating and producing music since early high school and continues to produce and release content under the name Jackintheyellow, even touring with a variety of bands such as King’s Kaledioscope. Dubyak has been playing music his whole life, beginning with guitar and later […]
Student with classical training pushes boundaries in music
Jonathan Hurtado, studio production and commercial performance major at California Baptist University, creates and produces his voice and sound against industry standards through music and other forms of art under his artist name, The Shadow Party. While growing up in Fresno, Hurtado was classically trained in piano from the age of 7. In high school, […]
‘Parasite’ creators announce TV show
In the wake of the 92nd Academy Awards ceremony, all the attention was on the Oscar-winning film “Parasite” (2019) and its director Bong Joon-Ho. The South Korean film won Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best International Film and Best Original Screenplay. In addition, it was also nominated for Best Production Design and Best Film […]
UCO concert dazzles crowd
The University Choir and Orchestra represents the Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music by showcasing talented musicians who interpret a wide variety of musical styles. UCO’s most recent performance occurred Feb. 24 at Northpoint Evangelical Free Church in Corona, where the group presented 16 musical compositions, including titles such as “Be Still and Know,” […]
Editor’s Review: ‘Circles’ Album by Mac Miller
After the death of acclaimed rapper Mac Miller on Sept. 7, 2018, fans and critics alike assumed that was the end of Miller’s musical library. In early January, however, Miller’s family posted on his Instagram account announcing that songs Miller had recorded but never released prior to his death would be available to the public […]