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“TÁR” creates a symphony of sight and sound
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“TÁR” is the new Todd Field film about fictional composer Lydia Tár, and her downward spiral into obscurity. Released in early October, the film premiered to widespread critical acclaim, as well as a very positive audience reception. Touching on topics like cancel culture, celebrity culture and general ego, Field’s film is bound to stay…
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Megadeth releases sixteenth studio album
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On Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, the famed metal band Megadeth released “The Sick, the Dying…and the Dead!” At the time of release, it had been six years since 2016’s “Dystopia,” making this the longest period Megadeth has gone without releasing any new music. “The Sick, the Dying…and the Dead” was finally released on Sept.…
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Phoebe Bridgers touches hearts with her music
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Phoebe Bridgers, indie artist, continues her journey as a songwriter following her release of the album “Punisher’’ in 2020, as she began her Reunion Tour this summer. Bridgers is an emotional singer inspired by her favorite singer, Elliot Smith, an American songwriter who wrote music for the Oscar award winning movie, “Good Will Hunting.”…
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Jazz festival lights up NPHS
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On Saturday, March 19, the NPHS campus lit up with the sound of jazz music as the Panther Band held their annual Jazz Festival. Audience members enjoyed walking through a variety of destinations all around campus to see the spectacular performances put on by middle and high school jazz groups from local schools. This…
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Music Corner
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Following his majorly successful record “Pony,” fans eagerly anticipated Rex Orange County (Alex O’Connor’s one man band) to release more heart wrenching music. However, when O’Connor released his chipper single “KEEP IT UP,” it was clear he would not be supplying the traditional break-up ballads he has become known for. His fourth album “WHO…
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Students showcases skills at Talent Show
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With a 300 dollar prize at stake, students of NPHS had the opportunity to show off their talents, whether that be singing or an entire Dance Dance Revolution routine. After singing a rendition of Easy On Me by Adele, as well as the complementing piano part, Allie Mohelnitzky, sophomore, emerged the winner. Mohelnitzky began…
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Music Corner
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On Feb. 4, Japanese-American singer-songwriter Mitski released her sixth studio album, “Laurel Hell,” her first release after declaring an indefinite hiatus in 2019. Through 11 tracks and 32 minutes, “Laurel Hell’’ incorporates a moody synth-pop tone, which is a shift from the singer’s earlier grunge indie rock style. “Laurel Hell ‘’ explores the notions…
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Music Corner
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On Jan. 7, Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, more famously known as “The Weeknd,” just dropped his fifth studio album, titled “Dawn FM.” The new album has a lot to live up to, as The Weeknd’s last album, “After Hours,” was one of 2020’s best selling albums, selling 444,000 album-equivalent units. The new album consists of…
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Music documentaries bring groove to 2021
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In a year where music and the joys it can bring were needed more than ever, these music documentaries knocked it out of the park. In “Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road,” Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine brings audiences along for the ride of a lifetime. Wilson, who reached international stardom in The Beach Boys,…
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“The Beatles: Get Back” brings Beatles back to life
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Peter Jackson’s “The Beatles: Get Back,” released between Nov. 25 and Nov. 27 and named after the beloved track from The Beatles’ 1970 record “Let It Be,” is a wonderful inside look at the second to last album The Beatles ever recorded. Methodically edited from 60 hours of footage and over 150 hours of…