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Pumped up Kicks features dark undertones

‘Pumped up Kicks’ features dark undertones

By By: Jamie Lescht, Public Relations November 22, 2011

Every day the most popular radio stations blast Foster the People’s new song "Pumped Up Kicks." The song’s happy and catchy tune fills listener’s minds making it impossible to not sing along. Little...

Coldplay returns with mixed-genre fifth album

Coldplay returns with mixed-genre fifth album

By By: Ariana Etessami, Staff Writer November 22, 2011

The internationally-acclaimed rock band Coldplay is back from the recording studio with a hot new take on the famously mellow yet addictive music style they have come to call their own. The band artfully...

Wale shows growth with Ambition, lacks heart

Wale shows growth with ‘Ambition,’ lacks heart

By By: Josh Samson, Arts Editor November 22, 2011

Since his independent debut two years ago, D.C. rapper Wale has been working hard to win over the ears and hearts of hip-hop’s new generation of listeners. After signing with Rick Ross’ Maybach Music...

Spotify poses challenge to iTunes as top music app

Spotify poses challenge to iTunes as top music app

By By: Elizabeth Campbell, Sports Production Editor November 22, 2011

"Hello America. Spotify here." Spotify is a British music provider that offers customers access to millions of songs, ranging from Mumford and Sons to Pokémon, and it has come to America. Spotify allows...

No ordinary life: Common gets real in memoir

By Josh Samson, Arts Editor October 26, 2011

 In his 20-year career, Common has been noted for being a talented rapper, actor, model, poet, and philanthropist. Now, he can successfully add "New York Times best-selling author" to the list.  According...

Gaga’s sister steals spotlight in fashion industry

By Ariana Etessami, Staff Writer October 26, 2011

  Have you heard of Natali Germanotta?   Lady Gaga’s younger sister— a.k.a. Gaga 2.0— is about to take the fashion world by storm as the peculiar Mother Monster’s trance over her "little...

Raves are all the rage

By Joe Haynes Editor-In-Chief October 26, 2011

  More and more people are voluntarily cramming into tight spaces and decking out in promiscuous neon clothing to jump up and down for hours while loud music plays and colorful lights flash.   The...

Lil Wayne’s new album appeals to all genres

By Josh Samson, Arts Editor September 27, 2011

In today’s world of music, there are rappers, country singers, pop sensations, rock stars, poets and musicians who want to rule the club; then there’s Lil Wayne. The 29-year-old rapper encompasses...

‘8Track’ allows users to create, share mixes

By Elizabeth Chen, Circulation Manager September 27, 2011

For most people, musical taste is as unique as their thumbprints.  Internet radio sites such as Pandora tried to decipher a pattern in such musical preferences, but they failed to be very efficient or...

‘Pandora’ creates a custom playlist for each listener

By By: Lauren Price, Staff Writer September 27, 2011

If visitors were to walk around CHS halls during lunch, they might take note of students’ often unusual lunch choices and seating arrangements. However, the most prevalent aspect of a student’s lunch...

The Cab’s second album explores jazz, pop sound

By Lauren Price, Staff Writer September 27, 2011

Guys do not always like good girls; sometimes they want a girl who stays out too late and doesn’t answer the phone. At least, that’s what the lead vocalist of The Cab sings about in their new single,...

The Weeknd uses Internet to boost popularity

By By Josh Samson, Arts Editor May 19, 2011

In this era of Internet sensations and instant gratification, only a few musicians have been able to break through the masses and create both a new sound and a new way to market themselves. In March, rapper...

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