L.A. Times Interviewed Raphael Saadiq on 5 Greatest Hits
Raphael Saadiq, the inaugural member of the USC Thornton Dean’s Creative Vanguard Program, discussed the five greatest hits of his career in a recent interview with the L.A. Times. The award-winning, multi-talented artist, producer, instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter mentioned his work mentoring Thornton students. In February, Saadiq won his third Grammy Award as a writer… Continue reading L.A. Times Interviewed Raphael Saadiq on 5 Greatest Hits
Remi Wolf Nominated at the GLAAD Media Awards
Remi Wolf (‘18), a USC Thornton Popular Music program alumna, was nominated for Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist in the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. The GLAAD Media Awards honor those in the media who have shown exemplary achievements for fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of the LGBTQ community and the issues that affect their lives.… Continue reading Remi Wolf Nominated at the GLAAD Media Awards
Mk.gee Makes “Best Albums of 2024” List
USC Thornton non-degreed alumnus Michael Gordon’s (Mk.gee) Two Star & The Dream Police, released on February 9, 2024, via R&R, was named on WePlugGoodMusic‘s “Best Albums of 2024” list in the UK. “Mk.gee delivers a cohesive and immersive experience with Two Star & The Dream Police that not only showcases his technical skills but also… Continue reading Mk.gee Makes “Best Albums of 2024” List
Patrice Rushen receives Roland Corporation Lifetime Achievement Award
USC Thornton Popular Music program faculty member Patrice Rushen received Roland Corporation’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, CA. Roland Corporation is a manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments. Rushen was awarded for impacting the music industry as a trailblazer and mentor to young musicians.… Continue reading Patrice Rushen receives Roland Corporation Lifetime Achievement Award
Thanh Tran
Thanh Tran is a Los Angeles-based music preparation supervisor, music copyist, and music librarian, preparing scores and parts for film, TV, and games recording sessions. Tran’s notable clients include the Grammy Awards, Disney Parks Entertainment, Hollywood Scoring Los Angeles, “Halo 4 & 5” (343 Industries), American Idol (ABC), the film trailers for Avengers: Endgame and… Continue reading Thanh Tran
Raphael Saadiq Announced as Inaugural Member of the Dean’s Creative Vanguard Program
Raphael Saadiq is the USC Thornton School of Music’s inaugural member of the Dean’s Creative Vanguard Program. Under the leadership of Dean Jason King in conjunction with key USC Thornton instructors, Saadiq will mentor students through the spring of 2025, offering his expertise to the next generation of musical innovators. The award-winning, multi-talented artist, producer,… Continue reading Raphael Saadiq Announced as Inaugural Member of the Dean’s Creative Vanguard Program
Remi Wolf headlines Netflix’s Poguelandia event
Remi Wolf (‘18), a USC Thornton Popular Music program alumna, was one of the headliners for Poguelandia, an immersive experience hosted by Netflix for fans of the television series, Outer Banks. The event took place on Nov. 2 in Santa Monica. In addition to live musical performances, there were various activities related to the TV… Continue reading Remi Wolf headlines Netflix’s Poguelandia event
Pop Conference 2025 announces call for proposals
PopCon 2025 has announced its call for proposals under the theme of “Pop Music, Fashion, and Style at the Edge.” This year’s conference will be held on March 13-16 at USC, in collaboration with the United States’ International Association for the Study of Popular Music. PopCon invites proposals “that listen with intensity to the frequencies… Continue reading Pop Conference 2025 announces call for proposals
USC Thornton alumni win 2024 Emmy Awards
On Sept. 15, three USC Thornton alumni won 2024 Emmy Awards for excellence in television programming and individual achievement. Composer Carlos Rafael Rivera (MM ’04, DMA ’10) won his third Emmy in the Outstanding Music Composition category for “Lessons in Chemistry.” Music editor Ben Schor (‘02) won his first Emmy in the Outstanding Sound Editing… Continue reading USC Thornton alumni win 2024 Emmy Awards
Patrice Rushen to perform in Walt Disney Concert Hall
USC Thornton Popular Music program faculty member Patrice Rushen will perform a piano concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall on May 2, 2025 for the LA Phil’s jazz series. The Grammy-nominated artist recently completed her 2024 European Summer Tour, which featured 13 sold-out shows across Germany, France and the United Kingdom. Tickets for her upcoming… Continue reading Patrice Rushen to perform in Walt Disney Concert Hall