The two most influential genres are jazz and blues, which were at their height from the 1920s to the 1940s.
Jazz, along with other genres of music, has its roots in the African-American community...
Hozier
“If the Heavens ever did speak, She's the last true mouthpiece.”
This soulful verse is the creation of Andrew Hozier-Byrne, otherwise known as Hozier, in his hit song “Take Me To Church.”...
Curled up amidst the dark in the comfort of your bed with headphones in, the melancholy melody and depressing lyrics flow around you and begin to tug on foreign expressions, bringing out a peculiar wave...
During the pandemic, Covid-19, the performing arts completely shut down, leaving eager casts and audiences alike disappointed after months of waiting and preparing for their shows. As the draped red curtains...
Four students share their process and experiences in the unique art form of songwriting.
Dionne Peterson ‘25:
Q: What are your favorite genres to listen to and write?
A: I like listening to...
Tune in to Musical Plagarism
Technology-wise, the world is continually sounding much-too-similar to songs released looking at what lies ahead. But within the entertainment stratosphere,...
There are bands that groove, there are bands that soothe, there are bands whose talent you just can’t deny. And then there are some bands that just... rock. Be it ear-piercingly loud, unfathomably gentle,...
By Jack Stein
When people hear the phrase “Comedy Music,” they generally don't take whatever comes next very seriously. Music is an art, and people like their art to be serious:...
Coachella is a festival that is looked forward to by thousands of people. Some of those people include the students of the school. The anticipation for the line-up each year grows because the popularity...
Today, when you listen to popular radio stations you don’t hear rock—you hear pop.
From the ‘60s to the ‘90s, rock was generally the most popular form of music. Now, it seems that rock is...
The Laguna Blanca Stage Band, the high school’s advanced performance group, played its first gig of the 2014- 2015 year at the Jogathon Barbecue.
The group played two sets filled with funk, jazz, rock...
Made in America: A Review The music pulsed as we danced to the sweet melody of Kanye West’s auto-tuned ballad. It was our final night; “Blood on the Leaves” was screaming in our ears.
It would...
