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Respect Taylor Swift’s right to own her own music
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“For years I asked, pleaded, for a chance to own my work.” On Jun. 30, 2019, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift’s masters were sold by her ex-label’s owner Scott Borchetta to Scooter Braun, a music manager known for having severely harassed Swift in the past. Swift was informed of the purchase of her life’s work, all…
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Music Corner – Issue 7
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Micky James’ “Live At The Met,” released on Feb. 26, is an exhilarating, electric collection of live songs performed at Philadelphia’s The Met. Demanding and utterly addicting, the live EP is full of gritty yet crisp vocals and glam-rock/pop inspired guitars. If you’ve been looking for an artist who hasn’t quite made their way…
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Music Corner – “drivers license”
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Olivia Rodrigo, star of Disney+’s “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” released the new smash hit single “drivers license” on Jan. 8, which has since topped countless charts. Rodrigo’s vulnerable lyricism has resonated with millions of her fans and instigated widespread speculation on the story behind the song. Fans have drawn many possible…
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Celebrate SOPHIE’s legacy
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Sophie Xeon, more commonly known as SOPHIE, passed in an accident on Jan. 30 trying to look at the full moon in Greece. A radical creator and a visionary artist, SOPHIE made an immeasurable impact on the world. A producer, singer-songwriter, DJ and more, SOPHIE paved the way for the hyperpop movement and LGBTQ+…
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“Man on the Moon III: The Chosen” completes the holy trinity
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On Dec. 11, 2020, Scott Mescudi, more commonly known as Kid Cudi, released his long awaited “Man on the Moon III: The Chosen.” This album was released 11 years after its first installment in the Man on the Moon trilogy with the first “Man on the Moon” releasing in 2009. Cudi, known for his…
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“Selena: The Series” illustrates the story of Tejano legend
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The new Netflix series, “Selena: The Series” allows watchers a peek into the intimate details of the life of late Tejano music star, Selena Quintanilla. Selena was led by her ‘no nonsense’ father who helped her go from a young ambitious girl to a powerful and successful young woman. The series opens in 1978…
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Music Corner Issue 4
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Foo Fighters kicked off November with the release of “Shame Shame,” the first single off their tenth studio album “Medicine At Midnight.” The track debuted with a performance on Saturday Night Live on Nov. 7, as well as an accompanying music video. While this single is different from the band’s signature sound, the album…
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Keep your mental health up during online learning
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With distance learning, maintaining a positive attitude and a healthy mindset is more difficult than ever. Even though it is the only option at the moment, school is not supposed to be experienced alone in your room. Although we may be returning soon, there are a few habits and hobbies that I have developed…
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Music Corner Issue 3
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“Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac has been soaring in popularity among younger audiences thanks to a recent video by Nathan Apodaca, in which he listened to the song while skateboarding and drinking cranberry juice. In honor of this resurgence of Fleetwood Mac, here is a brief review of their smash-hit 1977 album “Rumours.” The record…
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Dancers saunter back to the dance floor
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Since the beginning of quarantine, many dancers have sustained their practices through Zoom calls and recordings. However, as the cases decrease, many competitive dancers at NPHS have started moving back to the dance floor. With many accustomed to the months of virtual practice, the change to outside performance has made quite an impact on…