Coldplay Plays on with Mylo Xyloto

November 15, 2011

Elizabeth Bernal  

Filed under A&E, Music

It’s finally here! After three years of waiting since the 2008 release of Viva la Vida, Coldplay fans can finally rejoice with the release of Mylo Xyloto, Coldplay’s fifth album. This album includes 14 new songs, starting with the title song “Mylo Xyloto.” The album is a concept album which attempts... [Read more]

Rock On with Blink-182

October 18, 2011

 

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Photo from Free Code Source   After taking an “indefinite hiatus” since 2005, alternative band Blink-182 released its sixth album, Neighborhoods, on Sept. 27. Blink-182 is best known for songs such as “What’s My Age Again?” and “All the Small Things.” The 14-track album featured a... [Read more]

Fans say “Yes” to Taylor Swift

September 16, 2011

Olivia Proffit  

Filed under A&E, Music

On Friday, Sept. 2, Taylor Swift performed to a crowd full of people wearing cowboy hats, plaid shirts, leather boots and white dresses. Was this wannabe country crowd pleased with the much anticipated performance? It would seem so. The country concert at the HP Pavillion was a colorful confection perfect... [Read more]

iPod Psych: Mr. Blightman

April 14, 2011

Riley Perroots  

Filed under A&E, Music

iPod Psych is a monthly section where we are able to take a peek into the brains of some of our favorite Presentation teachers. We have the opportunity to psychoanalyze these teachers by exploring the music they listen to most often, or the top five most commonly played songs on their iPod. In this month’s... [Read more]

Sing into Spring

April 14, 2011

Jamie Brannan  

Filed under A&E, Music

Angles by The Strokes The legends of modern day rock have returned after a hiatus of three years. Hailed and even worshiped by critics as the saviors of rock and members of the garage and post-punk rock revival, The Strokes are set to headline the major festivals this summer like Coachella, Bonnaroo... [Read more]

Stop, Read and Listen

March 16, 2011

Jamie Brannan  

Filed under A&E, Books, Music

Adele 21 Welsh songstress Adele has found success again with her sophomore album. She may sound familiar to you from her first album 19, released back in 2008 with chart topping hits like “Hometown Glory,” and “Chasing Pavements.” Her new album, 21, keeps her flame burning strong with passionate... [Read more]

Lady Lazarus: Reborn Through Music

March 16, 2011

Jacqueline Gill, Community Editor  

Filed under A&E, Music

In 2000 Melissa Ann Sweat was a reporter for “The Voice”, now she is an independent musician operating out of Savannah, Georgia under the name “Lady Lazarus.” Last January, the Pres alum released her first full-length album entitled “Manic.” The Voice: When did you start playing music? MS:... [Read more]

iPod Psychoanalysis: Mr. Garbo

February 7, 2011

Sonia Patel, Opinions Editor  

Filed under A&E, Music

Photo credit: Creative Commons This month’s issue of iPod Psychoanalysis is on the great English teacher, Mr. Garbo, and his musical tastes. His top songs are from mixture of many different genres of songs from country to hard rock. Through these songs, we can get a better look into Mr. Garbo’s... [Read more]

December 10, 2010

Marie-Claire Guidoux  

Filed under A&E, Music

Mariah Carey Commonly known for her Christmas hit All I Want For Christmas is You, Mariah Carey released her second Christmas album called Merry Christmas II You on October 29 this year. Along with a new, more upbeat version of All I Want For Christmas is You, the album includes the traditional holiday... [Read more]

New CD Releases: Fall 2010

October 12, 2010

Shawna Adikara  

Filed under A&E, Music

Hands All Over by Maroon 5 Genre: Alternative/Pop Released: Sept. 21, 2010 Longtime fans of Maroon 5 will be surprised to hear the new sound from the band’s long-anticipated album. Hands All Over is Maroon 5’s third album after It Won’t Be Soon Before Long (2007) and their debut album, Songs about... [Read more]

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