Popular Music Junior Performs with Elton John at the Emmys
KCTV 5 News featured popular music junior Nolan Frank for singing backup to Elton John at the Emmy Awards. John’s performance was part of a tribute to Liberace whose life was told in the HBO biopic, Behind the Candelabra. Admitting his excitement and nervousness, Frank said it is an unbelievable honor to perform with the… Continue reading Popular Music Junior Performs with Elton John at the Emmys
Thornton Popular Music major appears on KCTV 5 News
KCTV 5 News featured popular music junior Nolan Frank for singing backup to Elton John at the Emmy Awards. John’s performance was part of a tribute to Librace whose life was told in the HBO biopic, Behind the Candelabra. As a piano player, Frank said John is an inspiration to him. “He’s been hugely influential… Continue reading Thornton Popular Music major appears on KCTV 5 News
“Don’t Say”
Mora Mora, a rock quintet from Los Angeles, has been described as the sonic baby of Radiohead, Foo Fighters, MuteMath, and U2… think weird nerd punk with a pop twist.
Melissa Manchester performs to support new independent album
TimesNews reports on popular music faculty and Grammy winner Melissa Manchester’s performance at Bristol’s Paramount Center for the Arts on September 14, 7:30 p.m., in support of her upcoming album, You Gotta Love the Life. Though the album represents her twentieth studio recording, it is Manchester’s first foray into production supported solely through independent fan funding.
Young Guru Joins USC Thornton Faculty as Artist-in-Residence
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton, Grammy Award-nominated engineer, DJ and music producer, is known for shaping some of the top talent in hip-hop. A frequent collaborator with Jay-Z, he has mixed 10 of the acclaimed rapper’s albums. Other highlights include recording work on Eminem’s Lose Yourself and Notorious BIG’s Let Me Get Down. He has also… Continue reading Young Guru Joins USC Thornton Faculty as Artist-in-Residence
Popular Music student featured in USA Today
Popular music student Rozzi Crane was mentioned in USA Today for being the first act signed to Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine’s 222 Records label. Since signing with Levine, Crane has performed on the Hunger Games soundtrack and is opening for Maroon 5 and Kelly Clarkson on their tour that concludes on October 6. USA… Continue reading Popular Music student featured in USA Today
USC Thornton Popular Music students featured on the Artie Lang Show
Pop performance band “Exist Elsewhere,” whose members include Noah Benardout (freshman), Nick Petrou (senior), Brandon Woodward (senior) and Luke Walton (grad ’13), performed and were interviewed on the Artie Lang Show. The band recently completed a tour on the East Coast.
Songwriter David Foster’s advice to students: Don’t compromise
David Foster, a 16-time Grammy winner and three-time Oscar nominee, visited USC’s Carson Sound Stage in April to kick off the Songwriters Hall of Fame Master Sessions, part of a new partnership between USC Thornton and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. learn more
Tim Kobza
Tim Kobza is a Los Angeles-based guitarist, recording artist and music producer who divides his time between composing, producing, performing and teaching. His style ranges from rock, jazz, blues and R&B to electronic sound design. His music can be heard on TV, film and popular records ranging in style from hip hop to jazz. Originally… Continue reading Tim Kobza
Rozzi Crane Interviewed by SheKnows
Popular music student Rozzi Crane was interviewed by SheKnows, where she discussed touring with Maroon 5 and being mentored by Adam Levine, in addition to her upcoming EP. Read the article.