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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 Lordes 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, Content 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...

Music has its own unique fingerprint.

Music should unite people (Editorial)

Editorial Board January 6, 2024

Editorials are articles written by a publication’s editors to express a shared opinion or discuss a topic editors think needs more attention. These articles are meant to persuade readers and to promote...

I look forward to seeing my Spotify Wrapped at the end of every year.

I loved my 2023 Spotify Wrapped (Commentary)

Shayd Fuller, Content Editor January 1, 2024

Every single year, Spotify users begin their year off by listening to music that they’ll be reminded of at the end of the year. Spotify Wrapped, released in 2016, is a marketing strategy that Spotify...

Roc-A-Fella Records music management company began in 1996.

Roc-A-Fella Records accelerates music careers

Raul Mares, Writer December 11, 2023

In 1994, Shawn Carter, also known as “Jay-Z,” founded Roc-A-Fella Records alongside Damon Dash and Kareem Burke for the rapper to release his debut album “Reasonable Doubt” after its rejection...

The album “2014 Forest Hills Drive” is named after Coles childhood address as a way of closure.

J. Cole’s album “2014 Forest Hills Drive” explores human condition

Raul Mares, Writer November 29, 2023

On Dec. 9, 2014, J. Cole released his third album and he purchased his first house at the same time. J. Cole was born on a military base in Frankfurt, West Germany. His father was a veteran and his mother...

Olivia Rodrigos second solo album is called Guts.

Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album GUTS did not disappoint

Rebekah Dennis, Writer October 25, 2023

Only two years after her debut album SOUR, Olivia Rodrigo released her sophomore album GUTS on Sept. 8. Her first album is currently sitting at 10 billion streams, and her first ever released single, “drivers...

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