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“The Life of a Showgirl” shines like “Opalite”
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My first recollection of freedom was choosing music on my iPod Touch. At the age of five, I could not spell out my own address, but I did know one thing: I liked Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift has been my favorite artist for my entire life; no one has ever rivaled her. After my…
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Bad Bunny stays true to his fans
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Whether it is from his hit songs “BAILE INoLVIDABLE,” “Titi Me Pregunto,” his campaigns with Calvin Klein or endorsements with Kamala Harris, you have probably heard of Bad Bunny. The artist, born Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, will kick off his world tour in celebration of his new album, “DeBI TiRAR MaS FOToS,” in November…
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I got Mac attacked at the Greek Theater!
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If you followed the mass of people trekking their way up the streets of LA, donned in their finest plaid flannels, you would eventually be led to the euphoric, lighthearted performance of Mac DeMarco at the Greek Theater. For three consecutive nights, DeMarco put on a psychedelic trip of a performance that enthralled audiences…
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I’m saying “Goodbye” to “Man’s Best Friend”
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Some say Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend” is a guy’s worst nightmare and others say it sets feminism back 50 years. I say that the album is too boring to be either. For me to enjoy an album, something unique in its sound, lyrics and appearance will always catch my eye. One of the…
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Jazz festival displays musical creativity
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From dusk to dawn, brass instruments flooded campus, transforming Newbury Park High School into an evening of jazz with not one moment of silence. On March 29, NPHS held its annual jazz festival and the event was full of special guests, students from over 20 different schools and beautiful music. The experience was immersive,…
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Ariana Grande’s new album leads listeners to “brighter days ahead”
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Nearly a year after Ariana Grande released “eternal sunshine,” “eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead” was officially dropped on March 28, 2025. With a total of 19 songs and listening time of 55 minutes, this album is perfect for getting ready on a calm spring morning. Growing up, I loved dancing and singing to…
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The Lumineers’ new album was not an “Automatic” favorite
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I, like millions of other folk music fans, love The Lumineers. I was introduced to The Lumineers in early middle school and ever since my first listen, this band has been one of my favorites. So, I was thrilled when in honor of Valentine’s day, the band released their fifth studio album, titled “Automatic.”…
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NPHS orchestra strings melodies and emotion together
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When one googles “the best composers of all time,” many people will pop up, including the likes of Beethoven, Debussy and Bach. The iconic pieces these composers are known for are complex and emotional, but one may not realize their many nuances. For a single musician in the orchestra, it takes lots of time,…
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T.O. Teen Center’s Battle of the Bands displays local talent
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Live music is a performance that spans cultures and generations, and it is a necessary aspect of any community. Hosted by the Thousand Oaks Teen Center, the Battle of the Bands competition attracted local high school bands to battle it out for a 500-dollar prize. The bands of this year’s battle included StandBy, WaveAsYouGoBy,…
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We should “Talk talk” about Charli xcx’s new remix album
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This past June, Charli xcx released the album of the summer, “Brat.” “Brat” took the world by storm, so I was highly anticipating the release of her new remix album, “Brat and it’s completely different but also still Brat.” Essentially this album is identical to “Brat,” but it does feature 11 remixes of the…