Welcome to a new and improved Beandon’s Musical Corner, the only place on campus for in-depth, exhaustive reviews of the latest releases in rock, jazz, experimental … and pretty much everything else. Brandon Rupp (also known by his mononymous musical title “beandon,” under which he releases music and DJs as KZSU’s Student Music Director) explores … [Read more…]
“The Sound of Cinema” examines how music contributes to the filmmaking experience. Columnist Anthony Martinez Rosales dives into the musical qualities of films and how they help shape a film’s message, characters and immersive experience. Content warning: This article includes references to suicide. I never realized the power that a trumpet can have until I … [Read more…]
Welcome to a new and improved Beandon’s Musical Corner, the only place on campus for in-depth, exhaustive reviews of the latest releases in rock, jazz, experimental … and pretty much everything else. Brandon Rupp (also known by his mononymous musical title “beandon,” under which he releases music and DJs as KZSU’s Student Music Director) explores … [Read more…]
It is not often that a pop album manages to strike a balanced mix of captivating narratives, heart-wrenching lyricism and quality beats. Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore release “GUTS” was such a collection, sucking me into its swirl of complex early-adulthood emotions. Rodrigo is one of the handful of artists whose works make it into my daily … [Read more…]
On a hot Sunday afternoon, Pigott Theater was packed with an audience eager to watch a gruesome Victorian melodrama about murder and cannibalistic pies. Stanford Light Opera Company’s (SLOCo) performances of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” were all sold out, and rightfully so — the musical was as hilarious and musically enticing … [Read more…]