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All content by Alejandra Solorio
Album art for Kaskade Christmas

‘Kaskade-ing’ into a very electronic Christmas

Alejandra Solorio
December 13, 2017
Electronic dance music producer Kaskade created an album inspired by jolly holiday favorites.

Emerging trend: Latino and American musical artists unite

Alejandra Solorio
December 5, 2017

Music shifts like tides of the waves, living through cultural trends and speaking for it in ways written form can’t. A recently observed phenomenon of collaborations between Latino artists and American...

The large LED graphics used to visually bewilder attendees of the Tuned Out Tour Show at the El Rey Theater. Photo credit: Alejandra Solorio

Party Favor’s ‘Tuned Out’ Tour takes Chico

Alejandra Solorio
November 28, 2017

Dylan Ragland, best known as prominent bass DJ and producer "Party Favor," returned to Chico on Nov. 15 at the El Rey Theater for his sold out "Tuned Out" Tour show featuring Bad Royale. The night consisted...

Aaron Bursten created TOKA Branding, a laser-cutting business Photo credit: Sean Martens

Engineering student starts laser-cutting business venture from the ground up

Alejandra Solorio
November 15, 2017
Learn how Aaron Bursten got started on his laser-cutting business
A wooded suspended sculpture inspired by boats. Most of the pieces of wood are found from repurposed wood found at yard sales.

[Photo] Remembering James Kuiper through a lifetime of art in ‘Notes From a Spanish Dutchman’ exhibition

November 7, 2017

Large-scale paintings left untitled, except for the one in the center, which is called “Big Trinity River.”

Image courtesy of freelance photographer Kyle Delmar

Chikoko’s ‘Devotion’ delivers originality at its experimental fashion event

Alejandra Solorio
October 31, 2017

Off-beat and original Chikoko presented "Devotion," a high-energy experimental fashion event on Oct. 21 at Silver Dollar Fair. The production graced over 200 event-goers with the grand presence of on-the-edge...

Image stills from "Casper the Friendly Ghost"

Which Halloween movie are you?

Alejandra Solorio
October 25, 2017

Halloween brings out the depth in people. It's no surprise that it's so many people's favorite holiday. Take this fun interactive quiz and find out which classic Halloween movie you are and the spookiest...

dvsn's "Morning After" album artwork. The classic R&B album was released Friday.

Image source is from dvsn's website

Dvsn brings classic rhythm and blues to the OVO Sound

Alejandra Solorio
October 20, 2017

Dvsn released a 13-track album on Friday the 13th. Did the album provide much needed spooky love jams or fall behind its shadows?The Canadian R&B duo dvsn, pronounced "division," released their sophomore...

Klez album art

KLEZ talks influences, inspiration and recent Swedish tour

Alejandra Solorio
October 11, 2017

Through tightly gripped hands, John Klezmer firmly grasps the handle of his guitar case. His untimely appearance with guitar in hand and belongings secured in a backpack almost carries the same amount...

Artist Marie Fox talks about her prints, telling us she was trying to create the look of embroidery in all her art. She wanted the shapes to resemble floor plans in the bottom row. Photo credit: Abigail Jones

Chico State’s MFA and BFA students open their studios for the community to view

Alejandra Solorio
October 10, 2017

Fifty students' work was displayed in ten different art-related classrooms Thursday on the Chico State campus for the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Open Studios tour. The six-hour...

Inside Chico State's up-and-coming Latino reggaeton artist: Chuma

Inside Chico State’s up-and-coming Latino reggaeton artist: Chuma

Alejandra Solorio
September 27, 2017

The moment after he crafted his first song, he realized his potential. He couldn’t sleep, couldn’t eat and, most definitely, couldn't stop creating music. This is Chuma. Christopher "Chuma" Zamora...

The art for "A Moment Apart," which depicts the other-worldly serene tone to Odesza's new album.

Image courtesy of Odesza.com

Odesza’s ‘A Moment Apart’ caters to euphoric electronic daydreams

Alejandra Solorio
September 20, 2017

A journey through that which cannot be seen but rather felt, Odesza's release of "A Moment Apart" belongs to those otherworldly, ineffable moments. Utilizing radiant synth lines, similar to that of Flume...

(From left to right) Patty Huerta, Jazmin Gonzalez, Mai Thao and Madison assembling all moving parts of their "Attack on Titan" performance-like presentation of its storyboard. Photo credit: Alejandra Solorio

Once upon a scene: drawing in the 360

Alejandra Solorio
September 18, 2017

On the first day of class, J. Pouwels, Foundation Coordinator and faculty of the Department of Art and Art History, assigned arts 325/425 (Intermediate and Advanced Drawing) an introductory project designed...

An unlabeled piece of art displayed at MONCA's exhibit "Affinity." Instead labelling, they display a set of questions to inspire conversation. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

140 art pieces find new home in the Museum of Northern California Art

Alejandra Solorio
September 10, 2017

The same building that once hosted yoga classes, weddings and even voting, is now home to a collective of over 140 permanent art pieces.The revival of the classical 1927 building on 900 Esplanade, now...

Poster for the movie, Banking on Bitcoin

Image courtesy of Banking on Bitcoin

Top 5 must-watch documentaries on Netflix right now

Alejandra Solorio
September 5, 2017

New semester, new knowledge. Here is a roundup of five of the best documentaries to entertain you, while also increasing awareness on certain cultural issues Millennials encounter today.1. Exit Through...

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Image Courtesy of Summerfest Chico

Upcoming fun at Summerfest of Chico

Alejandra Solorio
September 3, 2017

As the summer comes to a close, what better way to spend the last warm weeks than enjoying a cold beverage, live music and local food vendors? Jaime Perry, Marketing Director at Deer Creek Broadcasting,...

Taylor Swift's teaser for her new album, "Reputation."

Photo from Billboard

Look What T Swift Made Us Do: A Review

Alejandra Solorio
August 30, 2017

The country-turned-pop star Taylor Swift released her single “Look What You Made Me Do” on Thursday as a sneak peek to her upcoming album, “Revenge.” The dubstep and trap influenced hit features...