Calpurnia’s ‘City Boy’ makes a splash in indie rock
Zana Lunsford, Staff Writer
March 22, 2018
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“City Boy,” the new hit single by the rising band Calpurnia, sings an indie rock n’ roll sound that delights the ears with simple but catchy lyrics. Lead singer Finn Wolfhard led his band mates, lead guitarist Ayla Tesler-Mabe, bassist Jack Anderson, and drummer Malcolm Craig, into a whirlwind of writing new tunes and a passion for instruments and indie-rock music. “City Boy” is the band’s first single while being managed ...
Logic’s new album, ‘Bobby Tarantino II’ is meaningless but amazing
Katrina Wiebenson, Staff Writer
March 14, 2018
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Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, more commonly known as Logic, has been showcasing his constant struggle to find his identity through his music. His previous album, “Everybody,” presented his struggle with race, view of humanity, and depression, which showed how he was able to relate to many peopl...
Cardi B takes over the hip-hop scene with ‘Bodak Yellow’
Katrina Wiebenson, Staff Writer
November 7, 2017
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Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” has been making history since its release this summer, and the female rapper’s career seems to be far from over. Cardi started as an exotic dancer and started to gain a following on Instagram because of her “no-filter attitude,” causing her to become an internet sensation...
‘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,...
Taylor Swift’s album ‘Reputation’ doesn’t meet the hype
Zana Lunsford, Staff Writer
September 5, 2017
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We mourned the loss of a bright musical artist, Taylor Swift, on Aug. 27. Or maybe we just mourned her reputation and tried to welcome her newly-modified self through the singer's new hit singles “...Ready For It?” and “Look What You Made Me Do." In the past, the star featured a more gent...
‘Dangerous Woman’ wanted dead or singing
Adriana Ramirez, Staff Writer
May 21, 2016
The "Cat phase" is finally over. Ariana Grande proved this through her new album, "Dangerous Woman," in which she resorted to being a bunny instead. Classy. Many people might remember Grande from the hit TV show, "Victorious," where she played the role of Cat Valentine, a girl who did not...
Drake’s new album is a let down
Josef Gonzalez, Staff Writer
May 11, 2016
An astonishing amount of people were dying to hear Drake's latest album, "Views," which he released on April 29. Both Drake fans and hip-hop listeners were counting down the days to the album release since the day Drake mentioned his new album. The album had a lot of hype around it, especially on...
Asap Ferg disappoints
Josef Gonzalez, Staff Writer
April 27, 2016
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Asap Ferg's new album “Always strive and prosper” was released on Apr. 22, and so far the album has great ratings on various online music sites. I personally think that the album was one of Asap's worst albums and could use many improvements. Asap's concepts in his songs did not make any sense to...
Kendrick Lamar releases yet another masterpiece
Josef Gonzalez, Staff Writer
April 25, 2016
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Lyrical genius Kendrick Lamar released his most recent hit album, "Untitled Unmastered," on Mar. 4. With 4 1/2 stars on iTunes, this album was one of Lamar's highest-ranked albums. The album consisted of eight “untitled” tracks, which clearly showed how Lamar views the world and also his personal ...
No need to feel lonely with ‘All My Friends – EP’
Adriana Ramirez, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016
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From a bar in Hong Kong to Coachella in the span of a few years: that huge jump must be impossible. Not for the band Snakehips, who got to and will perform in the 2016 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 15 and 22. Snakehips is a British dance/R&B duo consisting of Oliver Lee...
Kaylee George, Staff Writer
Think someone in prison has hit rock bottom? Maybe not. The juvenile detention center in San Mateo County provides many opportunities that can help kids who may have fallen down the wrong path turn around. There are many rehabilitative resources and services to offer kids in need, including academic counselors, who make sure school credits are being transferred, and therapists, who help the kids through their traumatic experiences.
Brian Olivares, Staff Writer
The internet is not as private as some may think. There are ways in which the Carlmont staff can see everything that a student accesses on their Sequoia Union High School...
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
For Rebecca Shentu, Manon Llorach, and Sarah Tocatlian, moving to a new country was just the beginning of a new journey. The transition from middle school to high school...
Sam Hanlon, Staff Writer
Ninety-seven percent of sexual offenders walk free. Only 15 to 35 percent of sexual assaults are reported. Sexual assault can happen to men, women, or children. According...
Tyler Dartnell, Staff Writer
High school parties often consist of underage drinking, drugs, and other dangerous activities that are potential problems for partygoers. Life skills, a required high...