Tyler, The Creator’s album ‘IGOR’ is what we’ve been waiting for
Anika Bhatnagar, Staff Writer
May 23, 2019
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Tyler Okonma, also known as “Tyler, The Creator," has created an offbeat blend of hip hop, R&B, and funk into the most unique album of 2019 yet: "IGOR." The album's unique beats and a blend of styles is a catalyst for new music. Okonma is a 28-year-old rapper, songwriter, producer, and fashi...
Billie Eilish’s debut album presents an unconventional approach to pop music
Anika Bhatnagar, Staff Writer
May 5, 2019
Billie Eilish's debut album “When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go?” brings a variety of unique yet cohesive songs that are reshaping the norm of pop. Eilish is a 17-year-old American singer and songwriter. Eilish’s 21-year-old brother Finneas O'Connell, produces and collaborates on much of ...
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...
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 ...
Leela Stuepfert, Staff Writer
As summer approaches, the continued maintenance of the Stanford Dish Trail encourages Bay Area residents...
Audrey Luey, Staff Writer
The Hiller Aviation Museum’s annual Biggest Little Air Show drew in crowds of people with its multiple...
Evan Ajuria, Staff Writer
Some people love it and some people despise it; regardless, Chick-fil-A is still coming to Redwood City. Chick-fil-A,...
Ava Richards, Staff Writer
June 6, 2019
Ava Richards reports on the luau that the Carlmont Choirs held. The party honored several students with awards and concluded with a homemade video full of photos and memories...
CJ Ward, Segment Producer
June 3, 2019
Here are a couple of things to keep in mind this finals season.