CD Review- JoJo’s “Jumping Trains”
Bserat Ghebremicael, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2012
Though she’s been absent from the musical world due to issues with her record label, JoJo returns in 2012 retaining her pop musical styles with her album “Jumping Trains.” JoJo has moved away from being the innocent romantic to educated and realistic concerning topics about love, evident in her... Read more »
CD Review – One Direction’s ‘Up All Night’
Sahar Kanfi, Staff Writer
May 1, 2012
One Direction first appeared as individuals on the British show “The X Factor.” But Simon Cowell, best known as the former judge on American Idol, felt they would work better as a group, and signed them to his record company soon after the show. Their debut album “Up All Night,” is full of high... Read more »
April’s featured band: This Romantic Tragedy
Michelle Manuel, Staff Writer
April 26, 2012
Losing two founding members in a band, including the front man, is a huge problem. But ‘This Romantic Tragedy’ is strong and managed to stay together through many struggles. “It has been a roller coaster ride, but the band and I have pulled through it all”, Mark Neuhardt said. Halfway through... Read more »
Concert Review – Kelly Clarkson
Bree Eure, Staff Writer
April 24, 2012
Concerts nowadays range on a scale from terrible to awesome. This is not a review of a terrible concert, but a heart-throbbing, intense, and exciting performance at the Pearl Concert Theater courtesy of Kelly Clarkson. The first half of Clarkson’s show included covers and lesser known tracks such as,... Read more »
CD Review – Rascal Flatts’ ‘Changed’
Marina Triplett, Executive Section Editor
April 24, 2012
Fans may be suprised to learn that Rascal Flatts is not always on the road; sometimes they stop to record an album. After their eighth studio album, you can still hear the passion and love for their music. The new album “Changed” surely was worth the wait with its new, yet familiar ‘Rascal Flatts’... Read more »
March’s featured band: Ai, The Identity
Michelle Manuel, Staff Writer
April 6, 2012
Trying to spread a positive message takes time and dedication. It is hard work to accomplish a goal like no other band has ever done before. Ai, The Identity wants to make music for as long as possible and make it bigger than no other local band has gone before. After the first performance as a band,... Read more »
Album Review – I See Stars’ ‘Digital Renegade’
Michelle Manuel, Staff Writer
March 27, 2012
Unlike I See Stars’ previous records, “Digital Renegade” is full of rave beats and electronic dance sounds along with more breakdowns and more head banging. To get the fans pumped up for the new album, the band released their first single “Filth Friends Unite” which sets the tone of the album;... Read more »
Album Review – Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Stronger’
Sahar Kanfi, Staff Writer
March 26, 2012
Kelly Clarkson, also known as America’s Sweetheart and season one winner of American Idol, has once again lived up to her reputation of creating powerful soulful music. Her album “Stronger” is appropriately filled with powerful, belting tracks, but most surprising was this album’s low-key songs... Read more »
Album Review – Sleigh Bell’s ‘Reign of Terror’
Faith Manley, Business Manager
March 9, 2012
Guitarist Derek Miller and vocalist Alexis Krauss collaborate to create an interesting mix of heavy metal guitar chords and soft spoken vocals in their band, Sleigh Bell’s sophomore release entitled ‘Reign of Terror.’ Starting off at the top of the albums track list, ‘True Shred Guitar’... Read more »
Album Review – Tyga’s ‘Careless World: Rise of the Last King’
Bserat Ghebremicael, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2012
From one album to the next, Tyga continues to display excellence in his rap music, releasing a song almost every month. Tyga’s “Careless World: Rise of the Last King” can be classified as one of the best albums 2012 has to offer so far. Tyga’s new song “For the Fame,” featuring Chris Brown... Read more »
