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Nate during a photo shoot taken after practice

Behind the Scenes of a Teenage Drummer Boy

Sascha Cacho, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Nate began his love for music at 4, starting with a wiggles guitar. He shares that the guitar was colorful, played songs, and had buttons to press. He reflects on the memory fondly, sharing that he...

Charm: The Princess Charming of music

Charm: The Princess Charming of music

Carter Mohagen, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

During the Covid pandemic, the 26-year-old artist, Clario had a rise in the media and was one of the many other artists who brought the indie genre back to its feet. Some of her more recognized songs around that...

Mr.O'Shaugnessy playing the Timpani

New Teacher Spotlight – Mr.O’Shaughnessy

Sascha Cacho, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

"I love playing music… when it's your job, it can be easy to disconnect from the things you love about it. So I always make sure I set aside time for me to just enjoy the instruments for what they are...

Chappell Roan: The Rise of a Midwest Princess

Chappell Roan: The Rise of a Midwest Princess

Kelsy Esmoil, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 19, 2024

Chappell Roan, the rising pop sensation, has gained a lot of attention in the media. Her music has been taken by storm with so many popular hits. Recently though, she’s been getting a lot of feedback...

Short n' Sweet : A "Sweet" review

Short n’ Sweet : A “Sweet” review

Addie Weggen, Feature editor September 16, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter is a 25-year-old  girl from Quakertown, PA who's loved and been involved in the arts forever. Producing her first EP [extended play] "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying" in 2014 when she...

A Fan for Life: The anticipation for Taylor Swift's New Release

A Fan for Life: The anticipation for Taylor Swift’s New Release

Stella DeLong, Feature Section Editor May 3, 2024

On April 19th, Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album “The Tortured Poets Department”. This day was anticipated by many and the countdown started right when she announced it months before.  Every...

Albums That Got Me Through High School

Albums That Got Me Through High School

Charley Pierce, Web Designer April 30, 2024

As my senior year comes to a close I was reflecting on how I have grown and changed as a person. And thinking about how in my 18 years of life I have listened to lots of music. I am proud to say I have...

Album review: Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd

Album review: Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd

Addie Weggen, Staff Writer December 14, 2023

With the rise of “sad girl” and melancholy music, we need to pay respect to the woman who started it all, Lana Del Rey. Lana Del Rey is an alternative artist with one pop album and 8 alternative albums....

High School Era

High School Era

Stella DeLong, Feature Section Editor December 14, 2023

Dedicated fans and casual listeners both know that Taylor Swift is an amazing lyricist. Fans around the world use her songs to help them get through tough times, happy moments, heartbreak, and much more....

Revisiting ARTPOP, 10 Years Later

Revisiting ARTPOP, 10 Years Later

Chevy Palmer, Staff Writer November 30, 2023

Many people know Lady Gaga, international superstar, for her widely celebrated global hits, like Bad Romance (2008), Born This Way (2011), and Shallow (2018), along with many others. However, with...

Fall Playlist

Fall Playlist

Stella DeLong, Feature Section Editor November 27, 2023

A lot of people may just see music as something they can listen to year-round. Even though that may apply to some songs, I feel like there are categories for the time of year. There is summer music, winter...

This cover image released by Republic Records shows "1989 (Taylor’s Version)" by Taylor Swift. (Republic Records via AP)

1989 Taylor’s Version

Stella DeLong, Feature Section Editor October 30, 2023

Taylor Swift, one of the most awarded artists of all time, has released ten studio albums throughout her career. In 2019, Scooter Braun bought and sold Taylors masters, which means she had no rights to...

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