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Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Genre-defying trio Bad Bad Hats explores love on their newest release.

“Walkman” sounds great on your iPhone, too

Katie Rosendale, Guest Writer
October 13, 2021

You’ve seen hats. You’ve seen bad hats. But have you seen Bad Bad Hats? Bad Bad Hats aren’t, as you might imagine, a collection of garish accessories. Rather, they’re a female-led trio from...

 Briston Maroney's newest album charts everyday high and lows with folk and prog rock sounds.

You don’t know you’ve been listening to Briston Maroney

Amy Miller, Guest Writer
September 26, 2021

After two EPs and various singles, singer-songwriter Briston Maroney released his first complete album, “Sunflower,” earlier this year. Maroney is essentially the kind of artist you realize you like...

Brockhampton is an American boy band that recently released their new album Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine.

Not your mother’s boyband…

New BROCKHAMPTON blends invigorating production and raw emotion
Mattheus Colyn, A&E Editor
April 15, 2021

Self proclaimed “All-American boyband” BROCKHAMPTON broke onto the rap scene in 2017 with the explosive “SATURATION” trilogy of albums, quickly becoming an indie boy staple and achieving pop success...

Sufjan Stevens embraces lavish electronic production on "The Ascension"

Sufjan Stevens blends new electro-pop sound with familiar lyricism, vocals

Mattheus Colyn, A&E Editor
October 2, 2020

With his first solo studio album since 2015’s “Carrie and Lowell,” Sufjan Stevens steps back from the acoustic sound he is best known for, instead embracing lavish electronic production. But while...

The duo's new album was released earlier this month.

Oh Wonder album offers comfortable, pleasant pop

Phil Rienstra, Copy Editor
February 28, 2020

I first heard about Oh Wonder in early 2016, just in time to become excited when I saw that they would be performing at Calvin. They were touring their first album, but it’s been four years, and the...

"Everyday Life" confronts various issues of our time.

New Coldplay album makes up for lack of focus with sense of hope

Grace Cole, Guest Writer
December 6, 2019

In Coldplay’s eighth studio album, “Everyday Life,” the world-famous alt-rock band bites off more than it can chew by commenting on the refugee crisis, gun control, racial profiling and many other...

“Jesus is King,” but Kanye still fights for the throne

“Jesus is King,” but Kanye still fights for the throne

Ben Brushaber, Guest Writer
October 31, 2019

Correction: An earlier version of the review states that Kanye refers to himself as the "greatest artist" in "Follow God"; however the lyric is found in the song "On God." Kanye West is no stranger...

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Review: 21 Pilots Newest Album “Trench”

Philip Rienstra, Guest Writer
October 29, 2018

Twenty-One Pilots was one of the first bands I seriously listened to in high school that approached the genre of hip-hop, and for a while I was enamored. Over the next couple years, however, I became disillusioned...

Taylor Swift hits a high note with ‘Reputation’

Janelle Conti, Staff Writer
November 17, 2017

In one of the first striking lines in “Reputation,” Swift sings “I swear I don’t love the drama, it loves me.” This can only mean one thing: Taylor Swift has got a big reputation, and she’s...

Album review: Kendrick Lamar’s “DAMN.”

Blake Staat
April 27, 2017

With hype building up after two surprise song drops, including an enigmatic concluding message of a potential album release date, Kendrick Lamar chose Good Friday to give his fans a new album entitled...

‘Sign of the Times’ Proves that British rock never goes out of Style

Janelle Conti
April 20, 2017

It was only a matter of time until Harry Styles released his own material. Since One Direction’s hiatus in December 2015 and the release of his other bandmates’ solo records, fans have been anxiously...

From left to right: Julien Baker, David Bazan, Jamila Woods. Photos by  Kendra Kamp.

Calvin hosts the eighth biannual Festival of Faith and Music

Brandon Schreur
April 6, 2017

Throughout the past fifteen years, Calvin has continuously provided a welcome platform for artists to perform during their biennial Festival of Faith and Music. Having hosted guests such as The Civil Wars,...

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