Calvin University Chimes

Julien Baker fills the CFAC

Calvin Yurko, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018

Calvin College has had a unique relationship with Julien Baker. When she performed in the Ladies Literary Club on a cold September night last year, she was just starting to break into wider recognition....

Rostam Batmanglij performs at Ladies Literary Club

Calvin Yurko, Guest Writer
February 14, 2018

Former member of Vampire Weekend Rostam Batmanglij performed a concert at the Ladies Literary Club last Friday, Feb. 9. Set opener Joy Again brought a combination of dream pop, grunge and garage rock...

Same story, new tellers: Crowder in the CFAC

Calvin Yurko, Guest Writer
November 3, 2017

In the context of Christian music, it is difficult to find an artist who has done as much, or lasted as long, as David Crowder. Over the course of his eleven year career, he has contextualized nearly every...

The National: ‘Sleep Well Beast’ review

Calvin Yurko, Guest Writer
September 22, 2017

There is something admirable in consistency. While sonic evolution can be fun to discuss, there is a certain charm to doing one thing well — while also knowing when to experiment, make small changes...