Cultivating Environment: Bill Evans Trio
By Fulton Bryant-Anderson
In the summer of 1961 jazz pianist Bill Evans recorded Waltz for Debby with his trio which consisted of himself, Scott LaFaro (bass) and Paul Motian (drums)....
Alice by Lady Gaga (A LASR dream turned wish come true)
This song has tons of memories behind it, which is strange because it’s reasonably new. It reminds me of the time I spent with my cousin this summer, but...
My Agenda Album Review
By Nolan James
Arts & Culture Editor
My Agenda, the second full-length LP from hyperpop artist Dorian Electra, is an unabashedly queer record. It solidifies Electra's place alongside the best of...
Cultivating global literacy: Khruangbin
By Fulton Bryant-Anderson and Felix Halvorson
LASR Guest Writers
In 2009, Houston power trio Khruangbin banded together with the purpose of creating a refreshing sound composed of both domestic and international...
PLU music department plans for the fall season
By Skye Llewelyn
Photographer
The Pacific Lutheran University Music Department, and the School of Arts and Communications in general, probably took one of the hardest hits on campus when COVID-19 arrived....
American Head album review
By Nolan James
Arts & Culture Editor
Legendary psychedelic rock band The Flaming Lips’ newest album American Head is a flurry of emotions and textures. The album is at once lushly...
Opera and vocal students stay positive despite distance learning challenges
By Nolan James
Distance learning has been tough for all involved. Faculty are doing their best to acclimate to the needs of students while still providing rigorous courses, and students...
Grammys recap
Nolan James
Arts & Culture Editor
The 62nd annual Grammy Award Show premiered on Jan. 26. This was earlier than its Feb. 10 showing in 2019. The show was hosted by...
Students explore different roles in musical revue
By Raven Lirio
Reporter
Pacific Lutheran University’s Theater and Dance Department premieres its fall musical revue— Songs I’ll Never Sing.
The concept is similar to Broadway’s Backwards and Miscast, in which performers...