Asian Student Association and Middle Eastern Student Association sponsored a celebration of Asian Pacific Islander and Middle Eastern heritage month in the Union on Friday featuring student performances capped off with a show by pop-rockers Tim Be Told, 3 of the 4 members of which are of Asian descent.
Hip-hop-inflected drums and funky six-string bass support bluesy guitar and Tim Ouyang's bouncy piano playing and soulful vocals, providing a sound reminiscent of a rock take on John Legend or pop variant of The Black Keys. Lyrically, Tim Be Told is a product of the intimate confessionals that have become emo's lasting legacy in the music industry, letting doubts and insecurities shine through between hopeful moments born of the band's Christian background. With everything from wailing solos to catchy singalongs, Ouyang and company bring an appealing live show, right down to self-deprecating humor and compelling explanations of song's content. Pick up their latest effort Humanity [here].
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