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The Band from Down Under: Sheppard

Diana Rodgers, Staff Writer March 20, 2015

While most people are used to hearing the melodic tunes of Selena Gomez or the unusual styling of Nicki Minaj, a new breed of pop music has found itself topping charts. Sheppard is an Australian indie-pop...

Most people listen to music, but no one knows about every band and artist there ever was.

Three Bands You Probably Don’t Know About

Jack Kern, Staff Writer March 16, 2015

As an individual who listens to a lot (and I mean a LOT) of music, I care about the bands I listen to. My favorite genres of music by far are alternative, punk and rock. Panic! At the Disco, The All-American...

Enjoy the last pop and country hits of 2014.

Top Songs of 2014

Amanda Lewsader, Staff Writer February 9, 2015

2014 was a big year in the music industry; multiple artists received great praises on their work, and a large amount of songs were inspirational, moving , catchy and upbeat. The following songs made the...

Relient K lead singer Matt Thiessen plays with guitarist Matt Hoopes onstage at the Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia on November 26th, 2014. They are on tour in celebration of the 10th anniversary of their fourth album MMHMM. The crowd sings along with every piece, showing that the songs are still relevant and meaningful today.

Relient K’s 10th Anniversary MMHMM Tour

Caroline Duckworth, Design Editor December 16, 2014

Alternative rock band Relient K went on tour this year to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their album MMHMM, bringing back their energetic, punk-pop songs from the early 2000s. Blondfire and From Indian...

The Second Brit Invasion: Rixton

Cameron Conner, Staff Writer December 16, 2014

As of late, a proverbial tide of well dressed, accented pop stars has been pouring over to the States from across the pond. Unsuspecting American teenagers have seemingly succumbed to this new breed of...

Taylor Swift Comes “Out of the Woods” in her Revealing Fifth Album

Hailey Yarbrough and Caitlin Shelby, Sports Editor and Literature Editor December 10, 2014

World famous and fresh-faced, Taylor Swift released her newest album on October 27, 2014. 1989 is a perfect blend of modern pop music and alternative. Its energetic songs like “Shake it off” and many...

Gwen Stefani “Comeback” Proves Less than Stellar

Rayne Crivelli, Staff Writer December 1, 2014

In conjunction with her first season as a judge on The Voice, Gwen Stefani is scheduled to release her third studio album (her first solo album since Sweet Escape, which debuted over six years ago). “Baby...

Forgive Me, For I Used to Hate The National

Forgive Me, For I Used to Hate The National

Cameron Conner, Staff Writer December 1, 2014

As much as it pains me to admit this, until recently I really could not stand The National. I used to let out an ominous hiss at the sight of my peers posting grayscale pictures of whatever their newest...

Mary Lambert’s debut album released on October 14, 2013. She’s very excited top finally release something so deeply important to her. She is an openly outgoing individual, and stated, “Heart on My Sleeve” is a dusky love song that I chose as the title track because I felt it summed up how I approached writing the lyrics on the album.”

Mary Lambert showing a whole different side of her with her new Album “Heart on My Sleeve”

Kayla Salemi, Staff Writer December 1, 2014

Mary Lambert’s debut album Heart on My Sleeve broke through the surface of the music industry on October 14, 2014. Lambert may best be known for featuring on the Grammy-winning single “Same Love”...

UGA Marching Band Performs for Forsyth

UGA Marching Band Performs for Forsyth

Bim Peacock, Photo Editor November 20, 2014

The University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band recently came to Forsyth County to perform. The event “Forsyth County Marching Band Exhibition” occurred on October 7 at West Forsyth High School.  The...

(From Left to Right) Cameron Conner, Graham Dowdy, and Jimmy Weaver stand outside of their favorite coffee shop, Inman & Perk in the Gainesville Square. The musicians spend their time here enjoying coffee along with spontaneously creating melodies on the piano inside the store.

Discover Love(craft)

Erin Dickman, Social Media and Promotions October 13, 2014

  In the back of Inman & Perk, looking out onto a brick-walled alley of Gainesville, Georgia, I got to chat with three abstract guys who found their passion in creating alternative music. Love(craft)...

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