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"Who Believes in Angels?" album

Elton John and Brandi Carlile releases ‘Who believes in angels’

Sarah Capperauld, Staff Writer
April 13, 2025

Elton John, a songwriter from the mid-seventies and mid-eighties, ended up collaborating with Brandi Carlile, another folk songwriter from the same era on a new album called “Who Believes in Angels?” The...

Mark Lee's "Firstfruit" album

‘Firstfruit’ explores maturity as an artist

Elizabeth Jacobo, Staff Writer
April 11, 2025

Canadian K-pop star, Mark Lee, who is a member of the famous Korean pop band, ‘NCT’ has debuted his first album called ‘The Firstfruit’ with a total of 13 songs that represent him and showcase...

'Beautigul Minds' demonstrates inspring lyrics

‘Beautigul Minds’ demonstrates inspring lyrics

Mylia Brooks, Staff Writer
April 7, 2025

Xdinary Heroes, a South Korean rock band released their seventh album “Beautiful Mind” on March 24. The 23-minute album includes a total of seven tracks. Based in Seoul, South Korea Xdinary Heroes...

"If It Makes You Happy" by Michael Sera Palin.

Los Medanos students share their spring playlists

Danny Amerson, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025

Music is an essential part of how we connect with the world around us, especially during transitions like the shift from winter to spring. While the sun starts to show its face, flowers begin to bloom...

Former drummer Eduardo Rosales-Rodriguez rehearses with the jazz band.

Los Medanos College’s jazz band caught in a snare

Angella Dorado, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025

Los Medanos College’s jazz band has been rehearsing without a drummer for the current semester. Jazz Band Director Kyle Chuah said that the lack of a drummer has made it difficult for the band to play. “The...

Kendrick Lamar utilizes symbolism in his NFL half-time performance

William Trowbridge, Staff Writer
February 26, 2025

The recent halftime show by Kendrick Lamar focused on deep racially sensitive issues while being very striking in terms of visuals and music. Kendrick is known for his powerful songs, and his set list...

Professor Alex Sterling performs with his band Desto Reds at O'Reilly's Irish Pub in San Francisco.

From classroom to the stage, Alexander Sterling shares his passion for music

Finn Atkin, Staff Writer
February 25, 2025

It was a chilly February Friday night on Haight Street in San Francisco when a quaint Irish pub named O’Reilly’s hosted a concert. Four bands played, with tickets sitting at $10 in advance and $15...

Puma Blue's new album cover for 'Antichamber'.

Puma Blue releases newest heartbreak album ‘Antichamber’

Gabbie Munoz, Editor-In-Chief
February 25, 2025

Jazz indie artist Puma Blue put out his newest album ‘antichamber’ on Feb. 18. The 35-minute album features Blue’s usually soft, dreamy vocals, with a minimal amount of instruments, and beats making...

FKA Twigs' "Eusexua" album

FKA Twigs releases new album titled ‘Eusexua’ worldwide

Elizabeth Jacobo, Staff Writer
February 7, 2025

Singer-songwriter FKA Twigs released her third album, “Eusexua,” on January 24th with a total of 11 songs. The album explores the artist’s sense of self as an artist. The title track is the same...

Student Michael Hummel practicing violin at home back when he was still in high school.

Michael Hummel’s musical venture to reach the soul

Danny Amerson, Staff Writer
February 7, 2025

“I didn't really have any friends until I had my piano teacher,” said Michael Hummel, a music major at Los Medanos College. “Music has always been where I found the most belonging.”  From...

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Kendrick Lamar debuts latest album of the year

Chijioke Onyeagucha, Staff Writer
December 10, 2024

2024 has been yet another amazing year for Compton artist Kendrick Lamar. Involved in one of the biggest rap beefs of all time, Lamar was one of hip-hop’s leading acts for the whole year. Trading blows...

NCT Dream's album cover, "DREAMSCAPE"

NCT Dream comesback with ‘DREAMSCAPE’

Elizabeth Jacobo, Staff Writer
November 17, 2024

K-pop boy group NCT DREAM released their fourth full-length album, “DREAMSCAPE.” The 11 tracks include several themes of escaping from the past and yearning for freedom.  Right from the first song,...

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