Students at CSUSB pursuing an artistic career tell us their passion drives their work. To many, art is more than just a hobby; it is a career and it involves dedication. College is a time to gain the experience you need to prepare for the real world. For students pursuing an artistic career, their hard work is often undermined because their workload doesn’t seem as rigorous as those in STEM majors. Emily Brown, a CSUSB student pursuing a career in the art industry gives an insight into her creative accomplishments as well as the struggles she faces. She is an example that being a student in the arts takes hard work and commitment. “My inspiration comes from my life experiences … [Read more...] about Slideshow: Passion for Arts
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The Appeal of Vinyl in the Age of Digital Music
In the age of digital music, vinyl is making a comeback. Now more than ever, music is readily available through apps like Spotify, Tidal, Apple and Amazon music, yet vinyl is seeing a wave of demand from generations born in the digital age. 46.4 Million Americans have bought music subscriptions from streaming apps in the first half of this year alone. Though it is a high number, vinyl sales skyrocketed to $416 million just 3 years ago; equal to 12 million records sold. According to the RIAA (Record Industry Association of America), the last time sales were that high was back in 1988. While 70% of the music industry is brought in by digital music, vinyl sales are high from all … [Read more...] about The Appeal of Vinyl in the Age of Digital Music
When life kicks you down, music lifts you up
Fabio De La Luz, CEO and professional music producer of Scenic Road Industries, had it tough to make his dream a reality. At age 17, Fabio De La Luz found himself homeless and what he knew as a family was torn from the only stability he’s known. The only thing that keeps his head up, is music. De La Luz, a young entrepreneur, against all odds, went from rags to riches as he followed the beat of his heart to finding his calling of the rhythm of his soul into music production. Expectations were slum for De La Luz as he revisits painful memories that drove his passion and sparked his living dream career. “I come to find out that my mother had a second family, my father was heart … [Read more...] about When life kicks you down, music lifts you up
Return of Taylor Swift
On May 18 and 19, Taylor Swift performed two sold out shows at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, signifying her return back into the limelight. For the past decade, Swift has been one of the most influential artists in the music industry. With over 10 Grammy awards won, 30 million albums sold, and millions of fans worldwide, her impact on popular music is evident. After multiple misguided headlines and personal attacks of character from the media in the last few years, Swift made the conscious decision to step away from the spotlight. During this time away, Swift spent her time writing and recording her sixth studio album, "Reputation", shining light on her personal experiences … [Read more...] about Return of Taylor Swift
Tyler the Creator conquering the industry
From music to television shows to a clothing line, Tyler the Creator does not take his “creator” moniker lightly. In the early years of his career, Tyler was known to be controversial and “out there” compared to the rest of his hip-hop colleagues. He was known for posting viral tweets without any concern for consequence and had no problem trolling whomever he came into contact with. But for the last couple of years, unless he is blessing his fans with new releases, Tyler has been quiet on social media. He did just that in July when his new album "Flower Boy" was released. Following the release of "Flower Boy," Tyler premiered his new show on Viceland, titled "Nuts + Bolts," … [Read more...] about Tyler the Creator conquering the industry
Fall Out Boy Concert
Punk band "Fall Out Boy" came to rock The Forum arena in Inglewood on Friday, Nov. 17. Opening acts Jaden Smith and Blackbear stirred up the crowd before the headlining band’s entrance. The arena opened its doors early enough for people to head over to their seats before the 7 p.m. showtime. Many attendees strolled in with enthusiastic vibes while showing off the band’s logo plastered on their shirts. There was an atmosphere of positivity because everyone was looking forward to an entertaining night. Fall Out Boy consists of lead vocalist Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, lead guitarist Joe Trohman and drummer Andy Hurley. The group was formed in Illinois, Chicago in 2001 … [Read more...] about Fall Out Boy Concert
Homecoming Celebrations
Coordinated by the Office of Student Engagement, CSUSB had its annual Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 21, as a way to bring students, alumni, staff and community members together to celebrate what it is like to be a Coyote. “The purpose of Homecoming is celebration,” said Alumni Engagement Coordinator, Crystal Wymer-Lucero. Wymer-Lucero says the event is significant because it brings together everybody and it is also a tradition.“We’re here to celebrate what it means to be a coyote and honor everything we’ve done over the last years,” said Wymer-Lucero.This year's homecoming celebration had over 1,000 members of the Coyote Family.The day was commenced with the Homecoming Bash, which took … [Read more...] about Homecoming Celebrations
Moses Sumney Album Review: Aromanticism is one of the best albums of 2017
Establishing his position as the next up and coming artist to watch for, singer-songwriter Moses Sumney's debut is a stunner and one of the year's best. Thanks to world renown singer and songwriter Solange, Moses has gained mass attention with his latest release from Jagjaguwar Records. The record is packed with calm and cool tracks that showcase his unique falsetto vocals and cool acoustic riffs that can be heard on popular tracks like "Plastic." Sumney was born in San Bernardino, California but he moved with his family to Ghana when he was 10 years old. And it was only when Sumney moved back to California to attend UCLA that he taught himself to play guitar. I first heard his … [Read more...] about Moses Sumney Album Review: Aromanticism is one of the best albums of 2017
Upland Lemon Festival
By Robert Klimper |Staff Writer| Downtown Upland, Calif. held the popular Lemon Festival on April 28 through 30th. The Lemon Festival started back in 1997, making this the 20th time that the city of Upland had put on a the festival that started off as a small festival. The Lemon Festival is a collaboration between Upland and The Learning Centers at Fairplex (TLC). TLC had its own area set up with volunteers handing out maps of the festival grounds. During the Lemon Festival one could make note of the several local business located around the downtown area making use of the increased foot traffic. “The Lemon Festival is just a celebration of Upland’s history, of its citrus … [Read more...] about Upland Lemon Festival
International Market Night
By Arthur Medrano |Staff Writer| The International Market Night is one of the premier events held each year at CSUSB, which draws crowds with music, diverse cuisines, entertainment and artwork from various ethnic cultures. Market-goers had the entire day to sample dishes from several different countries as they walked around the library lawn. Across the field, flags were showcasing the diverse cultures in attendance while the DJ played music spanning from Spanish pop to Bollywood. As an annual event, the crowds seem to grow in size with students, faculty and the public being able to attend this free event. “[This] event that promotes diversity, cultural awareness and just a … [Read more...] about International Market Night