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Bob Dylan, pictured on the cover of his song and classic protest anthem, The Times They Are A Changin. Image courtesy of Rolling Stone.

Playlist: 15 greatest protest songs calling for change, peace

Natalie Hanson // September 24, 2018

A great protest song is a timeless one and stands the test of history to continue to say something about humanity even decades after being released. That's why many of these songs, calling for change or...

Jeffrey McNeill, known as Thee Phantom, has blended hip-hop with classical music with his group since 1987. Image courtesy of Jeffrey McNeill.

Thee Phantom blends hip-hop with classical music; entertains on college campuses

Natalie Hanson // September 23, 2018

If hip-hop and classical music seem like an unlikely combination, Thee Phantom is here to change everyone's mind. Phantom and his group of musicians are releasing their third album on Oct. 9, and aim to...

Harsh R screams his lyrics throughout Blackbird on Tuesday. Photo credit: Daelin Wofford

Abstract show shakes Blackbird Cafe with loud energy

Grant Schmieding // September 20, 2018

The tiny venue barely had any spots in its parking lot Tuesday night. Musicians dressed in all black, unloaded rugged tour buses full of equipment while locals made their way to the back door of Blackbird...

John Hughes high school films are still known for their soundtracks today. Image courtesy of Hollywood Journal.

Playlist- 14 iconic ’80s songs from John Hughes’ teen films

Natalie Hanson // September 17, 2018

The high school films of John Hughes were some of the first to understand and define an entire generation in the 1980s. What makes them classics for the coming-of-age even to this day? Their soundtracks...

The album artwork for the album Something Else By The Kinks by The Kinks. Image courtesy of Amazon.

On This Day: The Kinks’ “Something Else By The Kinks” released in 1967

Natalie Hanson // September 15, 2018

The summer of 1967 is legendary in the history of music's development. The several short months in that "Summer of Love" defined the sound of a generation, as from that year's incredible journey through...

The Associated Students Productions hosted Open Mic Night at the BMU Thursday, September 13. Photo credit: Tara Killoran

Associated Students Productions kicks off event series, Open Mic Night

Grant Schmieding // September 15, 2018

An intimate crowd shuffled in slowly and began to occupy round tables as the dimly-lit room filled with light chatter. Silhouettes danced over artistic portraits of John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix and Albert...

The Florestan Society preforming in Zingg Recital Hall Photo credit: Alex Coba

‘Mid-century Modern Vol.1’ presents great introduction to classical music

Alex Coba // September 12, 2018

The sounds of wind and string instruments filled Zingg Recital Hall as “The Florestan Society” and the Department of Music and Theatre presented ”Mid-century Modern, Vol. 1” this...

The album cover artwork for Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd. Image courtesy of Abbey Road Studios London.

On This Day- Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ released in 1975

Natalie Hanson // September 12, 2018

On September 12 in 1975, Pink Floyd released its seventh album, "Wish You Were Here." After already reaching worldwide fame for the milestone album, "Dark Side of the Moon," this album became another classic...

We Were Promised Jetpacks album cover for The More I Sleep The Less I Dream.

5 standout albums dropping this week

Natalie Hanson // September 12, 2018

If you're ready for the release of fresh albums this Friday, here are a few standout drops that we are looking forward to sampling.Willie Nelson - "My Way"This will be Nelson's 68th studio album and he...

Eminems Kamikaze albums front cover. Photo credit: Image courtesy of iTunes

Eminem’s new album ‘Kamikaze’ hits the ground running hard

Alex Coba // September 6, 2018

Eminem's back and he's not only angry, he's out for blood. and to say it's the most entertaining thing to hear right now would be an understatement. The rapper released his surprise new album “Kamikaze”...

J. Coles new album is disappointing.

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J. Cole once again does close to nothing

Mitchell Kret // May 2, 2018

J. Cole has presented yet another average album that his fans will treat like gospel while his haters will write off as trash without listening to a single track. Those who formulate their opinion after...

Alexis Greens influence comes from the sounds of Costa Rica.

Student brings Costa Rican influenced sounds to Chico

Mitchell Kret // March 29, 2018

Alexis Green is a music student at Chico State. Green picked up playing the keyboard while she was in Costa Rica and has brought her sound inspirations pack to the states. Once other people started noticing...

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