Music
Songs of Resistance
Woody Guthrie, the Freedom Singers, Pete Seeger — music has long been central to the battle for social justice. Prof. Kim Harris, who teaches theology, lists her top 10 musicians who have devoted their talent to social change.
Springsteen’s Other America
“Inyo” and “Faithless,” two of Bruce Springsteen’s “lost” albums, explore the impact of California’s influence on his music and his wrestling with the meaning of life.
Mark Volman’s Hits and Humor
Mark Volman ’97, MFA ’99 wasn’t your typical student when he transferred to LMU from L.A. Valley College. For one, he was already in his mid 40s. For another, Volman had already lived the rock ’n’ roll life that other students might have dreamt of doing.
Behind the Hits
Denny Tedesco’s films, “The Wrecking Crew” and “Immediate Family” turn the spotlight on the session musicians behind the hundreds of songs and albums that have lived in the playlists of our minds for decades.
Girls in the Garage
You may not recognize all their names, but these 10 all-female rock bands have shaped, and changed, your rock ‘n’ roll.
Erlandson’s Cobain Letters
Eric Erlandson ’86 discusses “Letters to Kurt,” his book of letters to his friend Kurt Cobain written 20 years after Cobain’s suicide, and the influence of music on his own life.
L.A.’s Greatest Gigs
Drew Tewksbury ’04, LA Weekly managing editor, recalls some of L.A.’s greatest rock performances …
My Favorite Guitarists
When we asked Erlandson to name his favorite guitarist, he listed the following influences.
KXLU
KXLU, the university’s independent, student-run radio station, may be one of LMU’s most valuable programs. With a 3,000-watt signal and a 30-mile broadcast radius, KXLU, occupying prime radio real estate at 88.9 on the FM band, reaches into the heart of one of the most influential entertainment and media markets in the world.