Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Podcast: Why is modern pop music so stale?

Pop music itself is not inherently bad, so why does it have such a bad reputation these days? In our latest podcast, we sat down to discuss the evolution of modern pop music (or lack of evolution) and...

The cover artwork of Elton Johns seventh album, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Image from MCA.

On This Day: ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ is the Elton John we know and love

Natalie Hanson // October 6, 2018

Editor's Note: "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" was released on Oct. 5, 1973, not Oct. 6. On Tuesday, Sir Elton John will begin his worldwide tour, "Farewell Yellow Brick Road." It seems only fitting, then,...

Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

Stop listening to bad music

Sean Daly and Dongyoung Won // March 23, 2016
Music today is unlike any generation's that came before: the radio blasts melodic instrumentals with lyrics that make no sense and if not offend, then confuse and stupefy listeners.

Best tunes for torture

Zachary Phillips // May 1, 2014
These three songs would greatly aid the CIA in their interrogation efforts.
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