Posts Tagged ‘ music ’

FELA! Starts out as a concert, dancers on upper and lower deck dancing to the beat. They’re dressed in bright colorful clothing and dance without shoes. The lead singer, Fela in his own baby blue outfit with white patterns on his clothes and shoes to match. The lyrics pop on a screen behind him, along Read More »

Commentary Piece “It’s been a good year, a good new beginning,” sings lead singer of Motion City Soundtrack, Justin Pierre on the opener song to Motion City Soundtrack’s latest album My Dinosaur Life. He’s most certainly right, since My Dinosaur Life is the first album the Minnesota native quintet has released on a major record Read More »

The Gorillaz are back and hitting the beach! Well, the Plastic Beach. The new album hits “shores” March 3rd in the United States, as well as Japan. In some countries such as France, the United Kingdom and Denmark the release date ranges from the 5th to the 8th. Fans and critics have already began to Read More »

Was it your teacher who asked you, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” Was it your Aunt? Was it your mom or dad? Is it possible that you still don’t know what you want to do? What if a friendly dragon came by and asked you now? On March 16th our Read More »

The club is dark and loud, reeking of alcohol and cigarettes. The band has just finished playing, as you notice your ex-girlfriend walking through the door. Your next reaction is to ask the girl standing next to you if she will be your girlfriend for the next five minutes. What would you do if her Read More »

January was a busy month for our school’s music department. The music department under the direction of music teacher Melissa Packowski and the ambition of the students were tested when the school held its second annual Winter Concert on January 14 and followed it quickly with a community Drum Circle on January 15. Based on Read More »

Are you wondering what to do for your loved one on Valentine’s Day? Boys, do you buy your girlfriend flowers, chocolate, and a teddy bear? Girls do you buy your boyfriend candies, cologne, and some heart boxers like every other year? Well this year, make your Valentine’s Day special and take your partner to that Read More »

Somewhere on Staten Island, there is a guy in a chicken suit being attacked with foam noodles while The Richmond Knights are playing. The feeling of controlled chaos is in the air as a crowd surfer is passed around the room, in praise of dNo from Curious Volume, who’s wailing away on his Les Paul. Read More »

From the beginning of the 19th century, Disney has created princes and princesses that have made an impact on children and adults. But, never has Disney created a prince and princess like Tiana and Naveen in the new Disney movie The Princess and the Frog, which was released on December 11, 2009. Based on the Read More »

Adam Lambert (Left) And Kris Allen (Right) sing the day away. Rewind back to the night of May 21, 2009 when millions of Americans had their eyes glued to their televisions for the grand finale of season 8 of American Idol. Fans were watching the victory that most did not expect at all. Read More »