5C student singer-songwriters discuss their musical inspirations, creative processes and experiences balancing music with classes.
Tag: Music
Strike a chord: Streaming can’t compares to live performances
Music is “meant to be heard live,” writes music columnist Ava Hinz ’25 of her recent experience at a recent Bad Suns concert and the return of live music.
‘Sex Education’ season three soundtrack mixes the new and nostalgic
The season 3 soundtrack of “Sex Education” smoothly blends the retro and modern feels of the show, writes Barbara Norton PO ’25.
Playlist: “Existential Dread on a Foggy Day”
Here are some songs to guide you through foggy feelings induced by the cooler weather lately.
Strike a chord: Genre-inclusivity grants freedom to artists, listeners
Music columnist Ava Hinz SC ’25 argues that genre-inclusive playlists and albums grant artists more creativity and give listeners greater options.
Lorde ushers in a new era with ‘Solar Power’
Lorde’s third album “Solar Power” marks a refreshing beginning of a happier Lorde, writes Barbara Norton PO ’25.
The masked singers: Music programs implement COVID-19 safety guidelines
How can high-risk activities such as singing survive during a pandemic? Music professors have tackled this question through uniquely shaped masks, social distancing, and practicing outdoors.
Amped up: Polo G dominates the charts with “Rapstar”
The success of Polo G’s “Rapstar” is a perfect example of why rappers are the new pop stars, Mirabella Miller SC ’23 writes.
Amped up: Brockhampton trades mayhem for introspection on ‘Roadrunner’
Brockhamton’s latest project displays maturation –– but that’s not necessarily for the best, music columnist Mirabella Miller SC ’23 writes.
Pitzer alum J.Lately releases new hip-hop album ‘Winnebago’
Pitzer alum and rapper J. Lately talks to TSL about his album “Winnebago,” his time at the 5Cs, personal freedom and following your passions.