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If you haven’t heard already, the queen of all queens, Beyoncé, released her two part studio and visual album, Lemonade, on April 23. Beyoncé began the Formation World Tour in April 2016 and will be visiting 48 locations in North America and Europe to promote her album. Be prepared to sit down and set…
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Missing the beach? Crying over final exams? Don’t worry; we’re in the same boat. Try to ease your conscience with these songs as summer is just around the corner. “Lonesome LA Cowboy” by New Riders of the Purple Sage – New Riders of the Purple Sage borders on country music, a genre which I am…
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As the cymbals tap away consistently like the sound of quivering glass, saxophones, trombones and trumpets blare in syncopation with a rhythm of long-short notes. The notes climb higher and higher, swirling as they reach the climax, then drop to silence as the piano rings bright against the light backdrop of cymbals and toms.…
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Pop in your earbuds, especially those with senioritis, and get motivated to finish the last few months of school with a stride in your step. “Morning” by Beck – I loved Beck in the 90’s with his pop punk vibe, but since his complete 180 into indie/blues, I have appreciated his style even more.…
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Launch into springtime and help assuage your fears for upcoming AP and IB tests with some new music. “I Wanna Be Sedated” by Ramones – If you live under a rock or are one of those hipster kids who just wear old band shirts to look cool, now is your chance to experience the Ramones.…
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Five minutes, ten minutes, fifteen minutes past 6 o’clock and people were still filing into Newbury Park’s Performing Arts Center. At twenty minutes past the scheduled start time, the lights dimmed, quieting the crowd of excited students and anxious parents. ASG’s NPHS Talent Show was under way. The spotlight first shown on Masters of…
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“The Life of Pablo” is Kanye West’s newest album and his latest album since 2013 when he released “Yeezus”. The 18 track album features Chance the Rapper, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Young Thug and Chris Brown. West hopes to win a Grammy with this album, saying “This is not album of the year. This is…
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Soundcloud is a large, international library of music. Whether it’s rock, rap, or electronic, people from all over the world have produced and contributed to it, including several students. “I make music during my free time,” said senior Kevin Norgaard, who regularly contributes to Soundcloud. “I usually post just random tracks, remixes that I…
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So maybe you have a date or maybe not, but you can definitely fall in love with these sick beats. “Madonna” by Black Honey – If I were reborn as a song in my next life, I would want to be this song. No, it doesn’t have anything to do with Madonna, unfortunately, but it…
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2015 was full of musical triumphs such as comebacks from pop icons Adele and Justin Beiber, as well as killer album releases from alternative bands. This year, countless musicians are preparing for twelve months of sweet tunes. Whether you’re into rock, pop, rap, or anything in between, hopefully some of these artists (both new…