Music columnist Kyla Walker PO ’22 explores Taylor Swift’s whirlwind transition from political privacy to political activism in “Miss Americana.”
Author: Kyla Walker
The bassline: ‘High Fidelity’ offers modern spin on love and mixtapes
Kyla Walker PO ’22 praises “High Fidelity”‘s soundtrack and its power to influence the narrative and drive the show’s plot forward.
The bassline: Billie Eilish represents the age of anxiety and the future of fiction
Music columnist Kyla Walker PO ’22 examines the allure of Billie Eilish in a time of anxiety and uncertainty for Generation Z. “Eilish and her music speaks to a generation that has grown up in chaos amidst 9/11, school shootings and imminent climate change,” she writes.
The bassline: The evolution of secret codes embedded in vinyls
Kyla Walker PO ’21 explores the popularity and theory behind backmasking, the act of embedding secret codes in vinyls.
The bassline: Garage bands versus bedroom pop stars
Kyla Walker PO ’22 contrasts the introspective, intimate quality of bedroom pop to the collaborative spirit of garage band music.
The bassline: The roots and revival of rock and roll
Music columnist Kyla Walker PO ’22 investigates if rock and roll has gotten lost in the waves of the new music of the twenty-first century.
The bassline: Is music theory essential or antiquated?
In this week’s music column, Kyla Walker PO ’22 discusses the relevance of formal education in music composition. She writes, “The absence of music theory should not invalidate [modern] artists’ work.”
The bassline: Rewinding, recrossing Abbey Road
The bassline recaps the musicality and origins of Abbey Road, The Beatles’ last group album, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Fashion spotlight: When Claremont hallways become fashion runways
Fashion trends among the students of the Claremont Colleges include Birkenstocks, high-waisted shorts and distressed jeans
A dive into Pitzer’s 2019 summer session
Are you looking to get more credits or explore more subjects? 5C students can register for summer session courses at Pitzer College.