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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...

Childish Gambino (Donald Glover) jives along to his track Telegraph Ave. in one of his trademark, multi-faceted video productions. (YouTube screenshot)

Extended Playlist: Undiscovered Hip Hop

Cameron Conner, Staff Writer March 9, 2015

The late 20th and early 21st centuries have been characterized by the veritable revival of culture within the post-modern societies of the third world. As the values of Humanism and self-actualization...

Grab some popcorn and find a seat, as we celebrate some of the greatest scores ever to accompany film.

Sounds of the Cinema: The Best of Movie Themes

Colin Bergen, Staff Writer March 6, 2015

There are few things more enthralling to the ears than a movie’s musical score. They can provide such immense power and emotion to a scene that they rival, and sometimes even eclipse the actor’s themselves....

All songs start with an idea—one that bursts into the music we love and share around the world.

311: Fusion of Sound

Brandon Moss, Web Editor February 23, 2015

In the 90s, a variety of music genres hit the masses. Today, most remember the pop songs such as Britney Spears’ Baby One More Time, R&B hits such as TLC’s Waterfalls, and indefinable pop crossovers...

Chill out to these old classics and new favorites on your lazy days.

Lazy Day Melodies

JoAnn Ahn, Staff Writer February 12, 2015

As tired teenagers, we all seem to have those lazy days full of procrastination and desire for pure relaxation. This variety of music is for the days when you just want to chill out and be surrounded...

The North Forsyth Chamber Singers received an unparalleled honor by being invited to perform at the GMEA In-Service Conference in Savannah, Georgia. The singers preformed a challenging, but exceptional, program on Thursday, January 29th. Now students are back to work on their Large Group Performance Evaluation program. (Photo used with permission by Gene Seese.)

North Forsyth Chamber Singers Invited to Perform at GMEA Conference

Rayne Crivelli, Staff Writer February 12, 2015

The Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) holds a yearly conference for musical directors in Georgia to discuss techniques, gain exposure to newly published music, and watch a few of the most select...

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...

Enter into the relatively new year with new music with a pop-kissed and sometimes alternative vibe.

New Year, New Music

Megan Hoffman February 3, 2015

It is the beginning of February, and about time for cleaning out your musical trove. Multiple artists have released new music to ring in the New Year, including Marina and The Diamonds, Fall out Boy, Bjork...

 5 Seconds of Summer recently opened the concert for One Direction in the Georgia Dome on October 1. It was clear that they enjoy themselves on stage, showing that they thoroughly love what they do. They took time to genuinely thank the fans st the concert for all they have done for the group.

5 Seconds of Summer

Amanda Lewsader February 3, 2015

5 Seconds of Summer recently opened the concert for One Direction in the Georgia Dome on October 1. It was clear that they enjoy themselves on stage, showing that they thoroughly love what they do. They...

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...

Christmas in the Country

Christmas in the Country

Rhiannon Martin, Staff Writer December 16, 2014

During a tree trimming break, kick up your boots with this Southern seasonal sample and prepare for this upcoming holiday. The Christmas mood is a seasonal feeling, but some traditional songs can get boring...

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