‘Trench’ is a step up for Twenty One Pilots

Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer

October 25, 2018

Filed under Reviews

I recently heard the new Twenty One Pilots album, and I enjoyed it quite a bit more than I expected. Twenty-One pilots is an Ohio based pop duo consisting of frontman and vocalist Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun. In their 10 years of existence, their unique blend of rap, indie, emo-pop, and alt...

Neutral Milk Hotel’s ‘In the Aeroplane Over the Sea’ is a modern masterpiece

Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer

October 1, 2018

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I’d like to start off this review by saying that it took me a while to enjoy this album. Last summer, I heard people hyping this up as one of the best albums of the century that everyone needed to hear. It has accrued a massive amount of critical acclaim and popularity over the years and is...

‘Boarding House Reach’ is a boundary pushing rock and roll experience

Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer

August 28, 2018

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I hear the phrase 'rock is dead' all too often these days. While I don't personally believe this, there is truth behind the statement. Rock is certainly less popular now than it ever has been. In the past 30 years, rock has steadily declined in prominence, with adult-alternative bands, like Trai...

‘Everything Now’ is an uninspired disappointment

Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer

October 29, 2017

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"Everything Now" is by far the weakest album in Arcade Fire’s discography. Arcade Fire turns away from everything that made them likable and unsuccessfully attempts to become a dance music group. Arcade Fire is a Montreal-based Indie-Rock powerhouse; the members include Win Butler, Regine Chassagne,...

Middle College provides a high school alternative

Sophie Penn, Staff Writer

March 10, 2016

Filed under Features

Social media and entertainment continue to portray high school as four years of varsity jackets, school rallies, and cliques. However, Middle College provides a contrast to what has come to be seen as the stereotypical high school. Middle College is an alternative to high school for students who feel t...

The progressive alternative

February 2, 2014

Filed under Opinion, Politically Correct

President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) rollout has not been pretty and as a progressive, I can very confidently say, “I told you so.” I did not fully support the ACA and originally pushed for a less complicated, less market-reliant policy, the public option. The idea was floated around by progressives through an easy bill amending pro...

Alternative artists make an unforgettable night of music

Marco Sevilla, Staff Writer

December 11, 2013

Filed under A&E, Top News

On Dec. 7, the second night of Live 105's musical event, Not So Silent Night, the crowds were large and the anticipation was huge. With performances from many alternative powerhouses, the concert was surely a night fans could never forget. The event was held at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. wher...

Leadership: A new ASB alternative

Alex Wildman, Staff Writer

November 5, 2013

Filed under Campus

Leadership is Carlmont's newest elective, and has come to Carlmont for students looking to develop their communication and human relation skills. It is also a new option for students interested in joining the Associated Student Body (ASB) in the future. Unlike ASB, Leadership does not require an interview...

Spotify offers alternative for music users

March 19, 2012

Filed under As seen in print

Students at Carlmont have found a new music streaming service called Spotify that allows its users to listen to any of the over 15 million available songs. Most Spotify users access their accounts through Facebook. This allows them to share music with their friends by posting their favorite tracks...