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Punks collide in the mosh pit at local band Injury!’s show.

Punk rock has made me a better person (Commentary)

Isabella Pacotti, Writer November 7, 2024

During the late 1960’s and early 70’s, punk rock came into the music industry with bands like The Stooges, with lead singer Iggy Pop. Iggy Pop was known for his extreme stage performances, often flashing...

66% of Americans have learned how to play an instrument in their lives.

Mead High School offers general music classes to serve as a fine arts credit

Lorelei Sadler, Managing Editor October 3, 2024

When you think of music classes, you may just think about band, choir, and orchestra, all of which are ensemble classes where students train for years to perform. What you might not be aware of is the...

‘Folklore’ is Taylor Swift's 8th studio album and was released in July of 2020 by Republic Records.

Taylor Swift’s 8th studio album ‘Folklore’ surprises many with its different tone

Cami McGilvray, Writer September 23, 2024

Taylor Swift is well known for her pop and up-beat music, but when she surprisingly released the album Folklore on July 24, 2020, it left some fans in shock because of its different genre of music. On...

Album cover for ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’.

Beabadoobee’s newest release ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’ exceeded my expectations

Kaylina Madrill-Gruenberger, Writer September 20, 2024

Beabadoobee released her newest album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves on August 9, 2024, and is labeled as an indie pop/rock album. It consists of 14 songs and has a runtime of around 41 minutes. During...

Sabrina Carpenter's personality is reflected in the album “Short n' Sweet”

Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, “Short n’ Sweet” is exactly that

Patric Wallis, Writer September 16, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter released her latest album ‘Short n’ Sweet’ on Aug 23, 2024. This is her sixth studio album, with 12 songs and a runtime of 36 minutes. In this album, Carpenter dives head first...

Rainbow Kitten Surprise is an alternative rock indie band and was formed in 2013.

‘It’s Called: Freefall’ song by rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise tells a beautiful story through complex lyrics

Enola Potter, Writer April 15, 2024

The song “It’s Called: Freefall” was released in 2018 on the album “How to: Friend, Love, Freefall,” which is now gaining the popularity and attention the song deserves. The song is two minutes...

Pure Heroine iis Lorde's first album, released in September of 2013 by Universal, Lava, and Republic Records

Lorde’s album ‘Pure Heroine’ is a masterpiece

Enola Potter, Writer April 10, 2024

Pure Heroine consists of ten songs and has a running time of 37 minutes. Throughout these ten tracks, Lorde produces an upbeat and electric tone sure to engage listeners. Lorde's track list on this...

'Damn.' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Kendrick Lamar., released on April 14, 2017.

Kendrick Lamar’s album ‘DAMN.’ received the Pulitzer Prize in 2018 for good reason

Raef VonBrutt, Writer April 9, 2024

DAMN., an album released by Kendrick Lamar in 2017, was given near-universal critical acclaim for its raw description of his life and how it reflects upon himself, people in general, and society. In addition...

Micheal will continue working towards his dream of becoming a music teacher.

Where are they going?: Michael Reeder

Rebekah Dennis, Writer March 27, 2024

Michael Reeder (‘24) is leaving high school behind with a bunch of cherish-able friendships and memories. Michael plans to attend Colorado State University (CSU) for four years to get his bachelor's...

The New York Times has described the future for rap as “female”.

Female rappers have finally found their place in a male-dominated industry (Opinion)

Shayd Fuller, Copy and Design Editor January 31, 2024

Since the beginning of time, hip-hop has been a male-dominated industry. Rap started to emerge in the late 1970s, giving us artists like the Fatback Band, Sugarhill Gang, DJ Kool Herc, and Coke La Rock....

Ethel Cain is a rising star on the alternate and pop scene.

Ethel Cain brings a completely new genre to music world

Addy Mooradian, Writer January 29, 2024

Hayden Silas Anhedönia, professionally known as Ethel Cain, is an extremely talented trans singer-songwriter and model from Tallahassee, Florida, where she derives her musical inspiration. Christian...

Orquídeas -- or "Orchids" in English -- is the fourth studio album by singer Kali Uchis. It was originally released through Geffen records.

Kali Uchis continues to release spiffing, melodic music with latest album

Savanah Bayer, Content Editor January 23, 2024

On Jan. 12 Kali Uchis released her newest album, Orquideas.  Orquideas, or orchids (translated into English), are the national Colombian flower, which is why Kali Uchis chose it for the name of...

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