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NAV released his third studio album, featuring 18 songs and a multitude of appearances from other artists.

NAV’s third studio album proves mediocre

Siri Kanter '20, Paper Opinions Editor May 15, 2020

Hip-hop artist NAV released his third studio album, “Good Intentions,” on May 8. Overall, “Good Intentions” delivered to the extent I had expected it to. It was not the most innovative, amazing...

Kehlani’s fourth commercial mixtape was made available on Apple Music and Spotify on Friday, May 8.

Kehlani releases fourth mixtape, further establishes herself as R&B star

Jacob Greenberger ’22, Staff Writer May 13, 2020

Oakland R&B artist, Kehlani, released on May 8 her fourth commercial mixtape on streaming services: “It Was Good Until It Wasn’t.” Kehlani’s most conceptual and best storytelling album saw...

Concert viewing goes online, with viewers across the world enjoying virtual music festivals streaming on their tv, laptop and even their phones.

Fight pandemic boredom: listen to online concerts

Ella Bloomingdale '20, Staff Writer May 12, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans are self-quarantining to slow the spread of this contagious disease. As the stay-at-home orders extended from weeks into months, many people began to...

The Strokes released “The New Abnormal” on April 10.

The Strokes new album makes great comeback

Prasaus Yeager ’22 April 27, 2020

When it comes to music, almost everyone can recall a band or artist that they have listened to since they were little kids. It’s the kind of music that someone can easily connect a special memory to....

DaBaby drops a new album on Thursday, April 16, featuring a new style of rap.

DaBaby keeps it rolling with ‘Blame it On Baby’

Samantha Felner '22 and Jackson Lev '20 April 25, 2020

Samantha Felner · DaBaby Keeps It Rolling With 'Blame It On Baby'

Lil Baby teasing his fans with his second studio album. He shared a cryptic message along with the cover of his new album.

Lil Baby smashes charts with ‘My Turn’

Logan Gornbein ’21 March 18, 2020

Imagine being a dog and getting teased with a biscuit. Now imagine being a big rap fan and being teased over an album. Well, fans have waited long enough for Lil Baby to drop his second album, and they...

Justin Biebers newest studio album “Changes” received over 135 million streams post its release. The album is available on all streaming platforms.

Justin Bieber revives his music career with new album “Changes”

Rebecca Kanfer ’21, Outreach manager March 14, 2020

Hit after hit, album after album, tour after tour has seemingly been Justin Bieber's music career for as long as any Gen-Z kid could remember. This non-stop lifestyle came to a halt in 2015, following...

Full statement from Goldenvoice regarding the postponing of Stagecoach and Coachella.

Music festivals postponed due to COVID-19

Chelsea Strober '21, Staff Writer March 14, 2020

Spring music festivals Coachella and Stagecoach were postponed on Tuesday, March 10, because organizers were concerned about the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The cancellation of these...

With the release of her new Netflix documentary “Miss Americana,” Taylor Swift gives fans the inside scoop on journey over the past few years since the release of her album “Reputation.”

Taylor Swift shows fans a new relatable side in “Miss Americana”

Reilly Caldwell '20, Paper Features Editor March 11, 2020

For the last few months leading up to the release of Taylor Swift’s Netflix documentary, “Miss Americana,” I was contemplating whether I really wanted to see it or not. While I would say I listen...

Billie Eilish swept the 62nd annual Grammys award show winning five of her six nominations: Best New Artist, Best New Album, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album.

Billie Eilish sweeps Grammys

Remy Teltser '21, Paper Features Editor March 10, 2020

Two years ago, 16-year-old Billie Eilish was just starting out her music career.  She and her brother, Finneas, grew a solid platform of 257,000 Instagram followers and played small shows for 50 people....

Currently being built, the Justin Noble Paul recording studio hopes to spark imagination in what is now the newest addition to the Westport Public Library.

Recording studio in library hopes to amplify experience for all

Marina Engler '21, Staff writer January 14, 2020

Nestled in the newly constructed Westport Public Library, sits a recording studio named after one of Staples’s very own, Justin Paul. The Justin Nobel Paul recording studio gives people a space to record...

Harry Styles showed a new side of himself with the release of his second solo album, “Fine Line.”

Harry Styles sets bar high with new album “Fine Line”

Evi Tarshis ’20, Paper Arts Editor January 8, 2020

We are all familiar with the famous boy band, One Direction, that ruled the radio stations for years. But when the group broke apart in 2015, one prominent member, Harry Styles, broke through to make a...

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