SZA self-reflects on her captivating debut album
Isaac Wert
June 11, 2017
Filed under City Entertainment
On her debut album, alt. R&B singer-songwriter SZA weaves thoughtful lyrics and mesmerizing beats to create an opus of self-reflection. Solána Rowe, under the stage name "SZA," released her debut album “Ctrl” following two successful EPs (extended plays). Rowe, known for her raspy voice, co-wro...
Band performs at Edina concert contest
Hannah Leff and Lukas Levin
April 28, 2017
Filed under Student Life
Band teacher Steven Schmitz said he was proud when the band received a superior rating for the second year in a row and the second time in the band’s history. According to Schmitz, the band traveled to Edina High School April 24 to perform in a large group contest with other schools. “It...
Top radio stations in the Twin Cities
Devin Raynor
April 28, 2017
Filed under City Entertainment
Pop: 97.1 - Cities 97 (5/5) Cities 97 claims to play “more music, more variety” and gives you just that. Unlike some pop stations, this one doesn’t constantly replay songs, so you can usually listen for a long time without hearing the same song twice. Plus, if the station isn’t playing a...
Freshman expresses passion for orchestra
Eleanor Kline-Olson
April 27, 2017
Filed under Profiles, Student Life, Student Profiles
According to freshman Hannah Greenstein, growing up learning to play orchestral instruments began her love of orchestra, which made her realize she wants orchestra to be in her future. “I would hopefully like to major in music and continue (playing orchestra) professionally,” Greenstein said. ...
Pure Comedy reveals more cynicism than musical creativity
Samyu Yenamandra, Writer
April 27, 2017
Filed under City Entertainment
In 2015, Father John Misty’s album, “I Love You, Honeybear,” gained popularity and critical acclaim. With Misty’s purpose of creating a collection of love songs for his wife, “I Love You, Honeybear” resonated with listeners with its romantic undertones. Yet, with Misty’s new album, “Pure Comed...
Sophomore explores music through the ukulele
Samyu Yenamandra
April 17, 2017
Filed under Profiles, Student Profiles
Sophomore Lexi Lee began playing the ukulele in eighth grade after being inspired to do so by her mentor at camp Unistar. “I started in, I think, the fall of eighth grade,” Lexi Lee said. “My camp counselor played it and I just think it’s a really cool instrument so I wanted to play it to...
‘Memories…Do Not Open’ leaves no impression
Isaac Wert
April 12, 2017
Filed under City Entertainment, Showcase
Stuffed to the brim with indistinguishable drops and meaningless lyrics, the Chainsmokers’ debut album fails to meet expectations set by their previous hit singles. The Chainsmokers, DJ/producer duo Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall, first caught my attention last year when their hit ‘Roses’ from their...
Foxygen reemerges with flamboyant new record
Will Huyck
February 10, 2017
Filed under City Entertainment, Reviews
Three years after its last album release, indie group Foxygen is taking the musical community by storm with their colorful, innovative new album, “Hang.” “Hang” replaces the band’s previous psychedelic, Tame Impala esque style with a forty piece orchestra, collaboration with The Flaming Lip...
Soundset brings positive energy
Amaia Barajas
May 13, 2016
Filed under City Entertainment
As senior Jonathan Ayele looks forward to his third year at Soundset, he is most excited for the upbeat atmosphere. “The energy and vibes (of Soundset) is my favorite part, since everyone is as excited as you are to be there and everyone's super happy and pumped which is like most music festivals...
Year in Review: Best 10 albums of 2015
Ethan Brown
December 30, 2015
Filed under Reviews
Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly” was undoubtedly the most daring album of 2015.
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Ethan Brown
December 26, 2015
Filed under Reviews
Everything Adele can offer as a musician comes together perfectly in “Hello.” Adele reappeared into the pop culture scene late in 2015 with this hit.
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Ethan Brown
December 20, 2015
Filed under Reviews
Many love Lana Del Rey for her vintage voice and nostalgic production, however that’s all she ever does. “Honeymoon” sounds like every other Lana Del Rey album released to this date.
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Photo gallery: 2017 graduates celebrate commencement
Boys’ baseball loses to Washburn
Girls’ Golf banquet looks back on the season thus far
With sections still to come for the girls’ varsity golf team, the team had its celebratory banquet at Wolfe Park Pavilion May 23. Junior varsity player Julia Austad said although it is a little di...
District names new Superintendent
Maggie Bahnson, Ethan Brown, and Mimi Fhima
Incoming Superintendent Astein Osei was woken up at 10:30 p.m. May 10, startled by the two superintendent search firm members outside his door offering him a position as the new superintendent for St. Louis...
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