Cut Through the Noise: Jaden Smith, Kodak Black, The Chainsmokers (Week of Dec. 21)
December 22, 2018
Filed under Cut Through The Noise Music Reviews
Welcome to “Cut Through the Noise,” an Entertainment column from the St. Louis Park Echo covering new music releases. Every week, a different Echo staffer takes on the role as writer, reviewing recent single releases from a variety of artists. “Way Up” — Jaden Smith ★★★☆☆ ...
Live performance encourages confidence
December 22, 2018
Filed under Features Columns
Since attending my first live music show at the Depot Coffee House freshman year, I have taken an interest in being in a band. Seeing a musical side to those kids who didn't say much at school was eye opening. After finding myself back at the Depot every month or two my involvement only grew, which e...
Band to collaborate with Park Singers
December 6, 2018
Filed under School clubs and activities
As senior Lexi Lee, who plays clarinet in the wind ensemble, nears the last winter concert of her band career, she reflects on ending band and saying goodbye to another high school experience. “It’s weird to think about. I know everything has to end eventually in high school, but I’ve been in...
Singer pursues career in music
December 1, 2018
Filed under Student Profiles
As sophomore singer Leo Dworsky performs, he said his favorite parts of singing are developing relationships with others as well as improving his own vocal technique. “I love connecting with other people, but I don’t just do it for others. I do it for myself to better myself,” Dworsky said. ...
Cut Through the Noise: Mackenzie Ziegler, Celeste (feat. Gotts Street Park), Vic Mensa (Week of Nov. 30)
November 30, 2018
Filed under Cut Through The Noise Music Reviews
Welcome to “Cut Through the Noise,” an Entertainment column from the St. Louis Park Echo covering new music releases. Every week, a different Echo staffer takes on the role as writer, reviewing recent single releases from a variety of artists. “Emoceans” — Mackenzie Ziegler ★★...
Joji’s new album bores
November 13, 2018
Filed under Reviews
“BALLADS 1” marks a major career shift for Joji, a former viral internet star known for his Pink Guy and Filthy Frank personas. The tracklist originally wowed some, even reaching number one on Billboard’s R&B and hip-hop chart this month, but its mellow melodies and repetitive lyrics left me unimpressed. The album takes on...
‘Trench’ digs into new sound
November 5, 2018
Filed under Reviews
With the release of Twenty One Pilots’ fifth studio album “Trench,” the band continues to evolve their sound with a persistent electronic groove. “Trench” kicks off with the industrial bass-driven track “Jumpsuit.” The quick cuts from heavy bass to light angelic vocals give the track ...
Minnesota band dives headfirst into new sound
October 16, 2018
Filed under Reviews
With the release of second studio album “Bambi,” Minnesota-based boyband Hippo Campus has diverged from their classic two guitars, one bass and drum kit sound. With the introduction of synths and other electronic sounds, the band has reinvented their sound while maintaining their style. The album opens...
‘Bloom’ promises bright future for Troye Sivan
October 11, 2018
Filed under Reviews
Troye Sivan's sophomore studio album release “Bloom” left me wanting more and provided a good taste of how the young artist has evolved and progressed as a musician. “Bloom” has a very cohesive sound, which was commendable. Sivan executed a listing of songs that stay in one sound but still sou...
Seniors compose full-length album
October 9, 2018
Filed under In the Spotlight, Uncategorized
How can people listen to the album? Klepfer: You can listen to it on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Google Play and Amazon. Giovannelli: You can stream it, but you can buy it too on some of the sites that aren’t necessarily streaming. If you don’t have Spotify or Apple Music, it’s av...
All-Conference provides learning experiences
David Bryant, Sofie Geretz, and Ethan Meisler
October 8, 2018
Filed under School clubs and activities, Showcase
This year at All-Conference, schools selected students from band, orchestra and choir to prepare a concert in one day, according to the St. Louis Park High School 6425 News. Guest conductor Kyle Fleming said he enjoys seeing students discover their full musical potential. “There are fantastic students that b...
Cut Through the Noise: Lil Wayne, Lady Gaga and Logic (Week of Oct. 5)
October 5, 2018
Filed under Cut Through The Noise Music Reviews
Welcome to “Cut Through the Noise,” an Entertainment column from the St. Louis Park Echo covering new music releases. Every week, a different Echo staffer takes on the role as writer, reviewing recent single releases from a variety of artists. Let It Fly (feat. Travis Scott) - Lil Wayne ...
According to an email from District communications director Sara Thompson Jan. 15, high school students were evacuated from the building at 10 a.m. Jan. 15 due to an electrical fire in the cafeteria...
According to Roots and Shoots club leader, senior Katie Christiansen, marching to the Capitol acted as another chance to reinforce the need for environmental action for Minnesota. “We met with Gov....
Talia Lissauer, Maddie Schutte
According to junior Zachary Weiser, although the team has continuously beat Benilde in the past, it entered looking for a competitive meet and the results delivered. “We have never lost to Benilde,”...
