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Video recorded auditions which have become more prevalent in the past year have changed the entire audition process for youth orchestras, making them more miserable and taxing.

Video recordings transform auditions

Lucy Dockter '23, Editor-in-Chief March 25, 2022

You have been preparing every single day for the last four months. Your fingers have been ingrained with the music—you play it in your sleep. You arrive at the site and take 15 minutes to warm-up in...

Mitski is depicted in a matching red outfit and lipstick for the “Laurel Hell” Album cover.

Mitski returns to music with ‘Laurel Hell’

Lia Gordon ’22, Paper Opinions Editor March 7, 2022

“[There's a] Mitski album release tomorrow. It's a great day for annoying people,” TikToker Sarsworld said. This sarcasm is in reaction to “Laurel Hell,” the sixth studio album by Mitski, the...

The 2022 Governors Ball lacks wow-factor artists to inspire Staples students to attend the festival.

2022 Governors Ball lineup underwhelms Staples students

Paige Tighe ’24, Editor in Chief February 23, 2022

Festivals like Coachella and Governors Ball are celebrations of music and artists - both established and up and coming. In order to draw in a bigger audience, it is important to find a balance between...

Staples environment cultivates creative community: Zach Bishop ’22, full Q & A

Katie Simons '22, Editor-In-Chief February 8, 2022

What instruments do you play and what inspired you to start playing? I've played viola for almost 10 years now. I play violin and piano as well. I chose the viola originally because I wanted to have...

2021: A Polarizing Year in Music

2021: A Polarizing Year in Music

Eli Shorrock ’22, Staff Writer January 19, 2022

The past year has been a crazy year in music. There was the emergence of new stars like Olivia Rodrigo and the return of previously established artists like Adele. This year came with many controversies...

Bruno Mars’ new music album “An Evening With Silk Sonic” features nine songs, totaling 31 minutes. Each song is a segway into the next. The album was released on Nov. 12 2021 and is Bruno Mars’ first album of 2021.

Bruno Mars’ new album ‘An Evening with Silk Sonic’ features dynamic, funky nine songs

Izzy Sareen ’22, Staff Writer December 16, 2021

From just looking at the album cover, viewers are already hooked. The vintage ad-like album cover featuring cartoon drawings of Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak draws listeners to the album. From there, the...

Avril Lavigne puts out her new single “Bite Me” with a mighty twist on an unfortunate breakup. For her new album she signed under singer/drummer Travis Barker’s DTA Records label.

Avril Lavigne returns to pop-punk world with powerful new hit ‘Bite Me’

Shira Zeiberg '22, Outreach Manager November 24, 2021

Avril Lavigne is back and better than ever with her new single “Bite Me,”  with singer, drummer and DTA Records label head Travis Barker. On Friday Nov. 10, Lavigne released her first single for her...

In MONTERO, Lil Nas X reveals his personal struggles with identity that had long travelled under the public radar, while also championing the hard work and perseverance that led to his success and stardom in the music industry.

Lil Nas X’s ‘MONTERO’ reveals artist’s personal journey, illuminating prevalence of identity in the modern world

Allison Gillman ’23, Assistant Business Manager October 2, 2021

It cannot be denied that Lil Nas X, a successful, bold and bedazzled newcomer in America’s music industry who has repeatedly left conservative pundits clutching their pearls with his expressive work,...

Kayne West drops a new album, Donda, on Aug 29, 2021, which contains 27 songs and is his tenth studio album to write and produce.

Kayne West’s new album ‘Donda’ leaves fans disappointed

Karlie Saed '23, Photostory Editor September 26, 2021

American rapper and producer Kayne West released his 10th studio album, “Donda,” on Aug. 29, 2021. Fans had been waiting for several months to hear the new music written by West and co-artists. The...

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