Playlist of the Week: Galentine’s Day
Nicole Manall, Opinion Editor
February 14, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Grab your best girlfriends and celebrate Galentine’s Day with this playlist of awesome ladies. Light On - Maggie Rogers This track shows that Maggie Rogers knows the importance of staying true to herself and her sound. Honey - Kehlani Kehlani is a great pop star who shines best unplugged. “Hon...
Re-capping the 61st Grammy Awards
Karina Krul, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Fifteen-time Grammy award winner Alicia Keys hosted the 61st Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10. Camila Cabello opened the award show, bringing a taste of “West Side Story,” with her stage set up. Keys, during her opening remarks, brought up Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jennifer Lopez, and surprise...
Playlist of the Week: New Year, New Me
Nicole Manall, Opinion Editor
February 6, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Keep working on those New Year’s resolutions with this workout playlist! Sicko Mode - Travis Scott feat. Drake – If ‘Astroworld’ is Travis Scott’s theme park, then Sicko Mode is the main attraction. The three songs in one can make anyone want to get up and go for a run. Mo Bamba -...
Eilish Announces New Album Release Date
AJ Greene, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music
At the age of 17, Billie Eilish has accomplished quite a bit for herself. In only three years, she has become one of the most unique pop stars of our current era. Bursting onto the scene with the single “Ocean Eyes” back in Nov. 2015, which has since has gone platinum (along with her Khalid collabor...
Playlist of the Week: Songs Turning Ten
Anna Downs, Entertainment Editor
January 30, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music
It’s the new year! Time to take a look back at all of the songs we jammed out to in middle school and think, “Wow, I’m really that old.” I Gotta Feeling - The Black Eyed Peas - This song soon became one of the biggest of 2009 and is still played today. Fireflies - Owl City - “Firefli...
A$AP Rocky brings Injured Generation Tour to CT
Anna Downs, Entertainment Editor
January 30, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music
A$AP Rocky brings a new side out at the Mohegan Sun stage through his solo Injured Generation Tour. Rocky performed a set list of music from all eras of his discography on the Jan. 18 show. He opened the show with the song “A$AP Forever” a single off his latest album “TESTING”. Rocky hit the ...
Billie Eilish Teams With Apple for New Single
Victoria Cagley, Contributing Writer
December 17, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Billie Eilish recently released a new single called “Come Out and Play,” in collaboration with Apple. The song is a soft and sweet tune, where Eilish sings quietly over a piano and guitar. Toward the end of the song, the music becomes louder and more emotional, while Eilish continues to sing softly...
The 1975 Delivers “A Brief Inquiry” to Fans
Zenobia Johnson, Contributing Writer
December 17, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Never a band to shy away from the truth in its rawest form, The 1975 released their third album “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships.” Critics are already calling it the band’s best album to date. “On this stunning album, The 1975 take on that overwhelming anxiety with nerve and aplomb, ...
6ix9ine Faces Jail Time
Tiara Starks, Contributing Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Daniel Hernandez, infamously known as 6ix9ine, sometimes stylized as Tekashi6ix9, has been in the headlines for federal charges against him. The rapper just pleaded not guilty to racketeering and firearm charges. The artist is expected to remain in custody until his pre-trial conference on Jan. 2...
Playlist of The Week :Night Time Music
Nicole Manall, Staff Writer
November 28, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Nighttime playlist – With the days getting shorter and the nights getting longer, everyone needs a couple of sad songs to help them get through the dimmer days. Lovely - Billie Eilish & Khalid – Though their styles may seem to clash, Eilish and Khalid know how to ...
Playlist of the Week: Songs to Be Thankful For
Nicole Manall, Staff Writer
November 19, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Thankful - Kelly Clarkson - From her debut album after her American Idol win, Clarkson shows that she has much to be thankful for. Thank God For Girls - Weezer - In this classic and fun Weezer song, the band lets audiences know exactly why they are thankful for women. Thnks fr th Mmrs - Fall Ou...
Lorde Sees Ghosts of Sets Past
Anna Downs, Entertainment Editor
November 19, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival is a two-day music festival curated by Tyler the Creator and held at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles. The headliner for Nov. 11, the second day of the festival, was Kids See Ghosts, a duo of Kanye West and Kid Cudi. Kids See Ghosts, also known as KSG, brought a large following ...
“Come Over When Your Sober Pt. 2,” is a chilling prophecy.
Majelique Lewis, Staff Writer
November 19, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
“Come Over When You’re Sober Pt. 2” is a biographical view on the end of artist Lil Peep’s life. Sadly, a man who was poised to be a breakout upcoming artist died by of fentanyl and xanax overdose. Lil Peep’s first album “Come Over When You’re Sober Pt.1” peaked at 38 on the Billboard 200 ...
Playlist of the Week: Music From the Movies
Nicole Manall, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Music from Movies - Grab your popcorn and sneak some snacks in your purse before listening to this playlist featuring music from your favorite movies. Big Shot - Kendrick Lamar (feat. Travis Scott), Movie: “Black Panther” - Kendrick Lamar, who produced the whole album for the movie Black P...
Grande’s Single Thanks Ex-Boyfriends
Tiara Starks, Contributing Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
The entertainment world spun after Ariana Grande released her latest single, “thank u, next,” an anti-diss track thanking her past boyfriends for teaching her lessons, and helping her realize her self-worth. This release comes after the end of Grande and Pete Davidson’s short-lived engagement, followi...