Sturdivant Adams nominated for 2019 Hollywood Music in Media Award
Screen Scoring alum Sturdivant Adams (MM ’19) was nominated for a 2019 Hollywood Music in Media Award for his original score for “Between the Shadows,” an animated short he scored during his time at USC Thornton. “Between the Shadows” was directed and created by USC School of Dramatic Arts animation student Chun Chun Chang. Adams… Continue reading Sturdivant Adams nominated for 2019 Hollywood Music in Media Award
Amir Kelly and Ayoni Thompson named among Best Young Music Artists of 2019
Two USC Thornton Popular Music students, Amir Kelly and Ayoni Thompson, were recently named to PopSugar Magazine’s list of Best Young Music Artists 2019. The list highlights talented up-and-coming artists who are soon to make waves in pop music. Senior Amir Kelly creates music he describes as “Blindian Pop,” a nod to his Black and… Continue reading Amir Kelly and Ayoni Thompson named among Best Young Music Artists of 2019
Andrew Prahlow earns two award nominations for “Outer Wilds” soundtrack
Screen Scoring alum Andrew Prahlow (GCRT ‘11) was nominated for two awards for his soundtrack for the “Outer Wilds” video game, a “backpacking adventure in space” that tasks players with solving the mystery of a recent disaster before the galaxy is wiped out by a supernova. The score was nominated for a Jerry Goldsmith Award… Continue reading Andrew Prahlow earns two award nominations for “Outer Wilds” soundtrack
Bruce Forman takes one-man show to New York City
Studio Guitar faculty member Bruce Forman is taking his one-man show “The Red Guitar” to New York city this November. After playing more than 100 shows in cities around the world, Forman will be bringing the show to Broadway’s The Green Room 42. “The Red Guitar” uses the power of jazz to combine provocative story-telling… Continue reading Bruce Forman takes one-man show to New York City
Jazz Studies student receives Outstanding Young Philanthropist Award
Jazz Studies student Spencer Lemann has received the Outstanding Young Philanthropist Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Los Angeles Chapter. Lemann will be recognized for his work with Music Mends Minds, a nonprofit that creates musical support groups for patients with neurodegenerative diseases. Lemann has volunteered with Music Mends Minds since its founding… Continue reading Jazz Studies student receives Outstanding Young Philanthropist Award
Jae Deal discusses power of sound in POW Audio interview
Music Technology faculty member Jae Deal was recently interviewed by POW Audio to discuss his perspective on sound and music production. Deal remarks on topics such as how he teaches sound as an educator and how he uses sound to “maximize the intention of the song” as a producer. “I believe the music of a… Continue reading Jae Deal discusses power of sound in POW Audio interview
Laura Karpman scores two new projects for Netflix and Discovery Channel
Emmy-winning composer and USC Thornton Screen Scoring faculty member Laura Karpman wrote the score for two new projects that explore pressing social issues. The first, an upcoming animated short film called “Sitara: Let Girls Dream,” is set to release on Netflix. The film is directed by two-time Oscar-winning and three-time Emmy winning director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy,… Continue reading Laura Karpman scores two new projects for Netflix and Discovery Channel
Matt Cohen produces winner of GMA Dove Award for Hip Hop Song of the Year
Studio Guitar alum Matt Cohen (BM ’14) co-wrote and produced the song “Fight For Me,” by GAWVI that recently won the 2019 Dove Award for Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year. Cohen was also a producer on GAWVI’s album “Panorama,” which was nominated for Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year. The GMA Dove Awards are… Continue reading Matt Cohen produces winner of GMA Dove Award for Hip Hop Song of the Year
Nate Sloan weighs in on new era of “Anxiety Pop”
Musicology professor Nate Sloan was recently quoted in an Elle Magazine article about the origins of “Anxiety Pop,” a new genere of popular music often characterized by upbeat music with sad lyrics. Sloan says that, throughout history, “the worse society is doing, the more bubbly and escapist pop music becomes.” While popular music may once… Continue reading Nate Sloan weighs in on new era of “Anxiety Pop”
Popular Music alumni Annie Dingwall and Justin Klunk to perform at Hollywood Bowl
USC Thornton alumni Annie Dingwall (’13) and Justin Klunk (’13), who form the band RAINNE, will perform at the Hollywood Bowl on October 19 alongside acts such as Taylor Swift, the Jonas Brothers and Billie Eilish. RAINNE was selected out of 2,700 other acts that entered the competition for the Hollywood Bowl slot. The performance… Continue reading Popular Music alumni Annie Dingwall and Justin Klunk to perform at Hollywood Bowl