RATING: 2.5 out of 5 “The Tortured Poets Department,” released on April 20, 2024, is Taylor Swift’s latest endeavor, a sprawling 31-track voyage focused on her feelings amidst the height of her fame. Many tracks were reminiscent of dull retail-store music, and it’s clear that this album was made forContinue Reading
RATING: 3.5 out of 5 “Dark Matter,” released on April 19, is American rock band Pearl Jam’s 12th album and contains 11 tracks. The lead singer is Eddie Vedder, lead guitarist is Mike McCreedy, Jeff Ament is bass guitar, Stone Gossard is rhythm guitar, and Matt Cameron is drums. SinceContinue Reading
As I found myself nearing the end of the fourth episode of the second season of Amazon Prime’s “Invincible,” I was eager to watch the next episode. However, when I checked back the next week, the episode was nowhere to be found; instead, I learned that the show would beContinue Reading
Although large festivals like Coachella and Stagecoach have already ended, there are still plenty of music festivals to look forward to this summer and later on. As a senior, I know that I want to enjoy my last few months in California, so here are the music festivals and concertsContinue Reading
RATING: 4 out of 5 The Imaginarium was an event beaming with lights, and from March 12 to May 27 it was located just outside Marshall in the Great Mall’s parking lot. From 6:30 p.m. until it was pitch dark outside at 11:00 p.m., a plaza of glowing fairy taleContinue Reading
In India, the equivalent of our favorite albums and artists are blockbuster movies that produce memorable and iconic soundtracks for the stories they tell. Since the beginning of the industry, Bollywood music has closely been linked with the movies that it appears in. Instead of releasing music through cohesive albumsContinue Reading
“Minisode 3: TOMORROW,” Tomorrow X Together (TXT)’s newest album, includes a total of seven songs that are upbeat, emotional, and overall fun to listen to. The songs discuss topics like adolescence and the conflicting feelings a person may experience while overcoming a distance between them and their partner. Additionally, theContinue Reading
Nasheeds are cherished and listened to in weddings, family get-togethers, and other special events around the world—but what exactly are they? In essence, nasheeds are songs with Islamic messages. Across the world, Muslims enjoy listening to them throughout their day-to-day activities and on special occasions. Some nasheeds, like those composedContinue Reading
Latin American music is a rich and diverse genre that unites millions of people across borders. The different genres of Latin American music guarantee that there is a style of music that suits every listener. Latin American music dates back to European colonization, when the Spanish and Portuguese effectively usedContinue Reading
As a girl who loved singing Vietnamese karaoke as a toddler, I feel that I’ve grown more disconnected from my roots as I became more assimilated with American culture and music. Vietnamese music, just like music in other cultures, is versatile and can be enjoyed by people of all ethnicContinue Reading
At the start of high school, I never imagined that I would perform a song in Mandarin in front of a large audience—but there I was, preparing to sing, standing on the makeshift stage of Chinese Club’s downsized Lunar Show at the San Jose City College (SJCC) extension. A fewContinue Reading
Senior Year: A Survival Guide Congrats on finishing the school year! Here is a parting gift from me on behalf of all the seniors: five tips for having the best possible experience in your senior year of high school. 1. Learn to have internal motivation. Do things out of genuineContinue Reading