People and Perspectives Behind Emo Music
By: Madyson Jackson There is something interesting about how quickly people can form an opinion about an entire genre of music without ever really listening to it. Emo, in particular, has developed an identity that people often associate with a…
Carter Veenstra-The PV Student That Attended a Music Camp at Berklee College of Music
By: Xavier Garay Over summer break, Carter Veenstra, a junior at Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS), attended a camp at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where students would treat every day like a day at college. Students would…
Music in the 2020s: A Decade in Review
By Konner Kern 2026 has officially started which means the decade is halfway over. It proposes the question, what is the best music from the 2020s era so far? Well, there is no definitive answer but there are a lot…
Our Physical Media Devices are Coming Back
By: Aden Seelbinder Vinyl’s, CDs, and cassettes are all forms of physical media that many have left in the past for today’s digital media. However, listening to music through physical media has regained its popularity somewhat. Many people are collecting…
How Music Changes Students’ Mindset
By Xavier Garay Music isn’t just used for entertainment or pastime, it’s used by people to express themselves and shape their feelings. Music may change one’s mindset, influencing their moods, thoughts, and behaviors through the tone and lyrics used by…
Music is Getting Worse
By Chase Cowan Music is objectively getting worse, according to many studies and polls. A document published in Scientific Reports states that a study of thousands of songs reveals that lyrics are becoming “simpler and more repetitive.” Music is often…
Music Stimulates Students Work Efficiency
By Amelia Rogers-Neubarth In high school, the workload becomes more rigorous requiring students to maximize their study time and energy for classes. This causes students to put in extra time to study, do homework, and other assignments that many students…
The Recent Revival of Vinyl
By Max Sheikh Over the last couple of years, the warm nostalgia of vinyl records has made a surprisingly astonishing comeback, speaking to both the older and younger generations. In an age where digital streaming services rule America, vinyl has…
Kanye West Album Review
By Landon Rogers-Neubarth Kanye West is no stranger to acting out for attention. Being one of the most famous men on Earth, Ye (Kanye’s new legal name), has truly tested his fans loyalty in the past few years. Kanye…
Certified Lover Boy Review
In the crucial days following the release of Kanye West’s long-awaited album, Donda, hip-hop lovers world-wide grew impatient, anticipating the drop of Drake’s statement album, Certified Lover Boy. Through the months leading up to the releases, the two rap superstars indulged in an ongoing beef over social media and in a multitude of music…