Roni MartinezStaff Writer A North Carolina native rapper, Rapsody, just dropped her latest album titled Eve. Clocking in at one hour and three minutes, Rapsody delivers a rhythmic and lyrically loaded project full of beautiful and familiar samples. Rapsody reinforces her love for Black culture not only through the lyrics she recites, but also through the titles in the album, ‘Eve’. Each one is named … Continue reading ‘Eve’: A Lyrical Masterpiece
Eden LandgroverStaff Writer The Prince of Cambridge takes ballet, and he enjoys it. When Good Morning America’s co-anchor Lara Spencer covered the Prince Geroge’s school curriculum in a pop news segment on August 23, she disclosed his ballet training. Immediately bursting into a fit of laughter, Spencer uttered, “we’ll see how long that lasts,” while encouraging her audience and colleagues to laugh with her. Why … Continue reading Boys Dance Too
Hannah Hall Staff Writer Without a doubt, Brockhampton is one of the most popular music groups among teenagers and young adults in 2019. Their unique ability to merge the popularity of rap music and the ‘boy band’ phenomenon of the 90s is undeniably the cause for their tremendous following. This coupled with their ability to create music that is of a genuine quality while still … Continue reading Brockhampton: ‘GINGER’
Molly Lawler Staff Writer Sexual assault — two small words, which together harness the power to silence a room. On Thursday, August 22 during the annual UNCG Clothesline Project T-Shirt Making event, that silence is exactly what ensued. As a crowd of students and staff alike gathered to bring awareness to the ever-increasing issues of sexual assault and domestic violence, an abundance of love and … Continue reading UNC Greensboro’s Annual Clothesline Project
Hannah Hall Staff Writer If you have never heard a Bon Iver song, you have at least heard the name floating around over the past few years. The indie folk band, founded in 2006 by lead vocalist Justin Vernon, is most well known for their song ‘Skinny Love’. The song, brought to popularity in the days of tumblr grunge, was just the tip of the … Continue reading Bon Iver: i,i
Ronaldo Martinez Staff Writer The third single from Brockhampton’s new album ‘Ginger’ dropped August 15, a little over a week before the album itself. Much like the previously released singles, ‘Boy Bye’ harks back to the upbeat sound of the Saturation trilogy. Producers Romil, Jabari and Kiko excellently created an ominous vibe through the beat alone. The vocals were delivered by none other than Dom … Continue reading ‘Boy Bye’: New From Brockhampton
Emily HicksArts & Entertainment Editor Most Taylor Swift songs typically do not leave listeners reaching for the closest box of tissues. Her newest release, “Soon You’ll Get Better” featuring the Dixie Chicks on her new album ‘Lover’ is not like most of Swift’s songs. Her heartbreaking new single delves into the emotional world of watching a parent suffer from cancer. Full of optimism, despair and … Continue reading “Soon You’ll Get Better”: Swift’s Latest Heartbreaker
Krysten HeberlyEditor-in-Chief With the cracking of lightning, a crowd gathered in Pittsboro, North Carolina, screaming for an encore. Sheltered from the rain, the crowd packed like sardines in the Cabaret Tent, as Rebekah Todd brought the thunder with every powerful chord and haunting vocal riff. Shakori Hills was underway, and was not to be rivaled by a little weather. Shakori Hills is a bi-annual festival … Continue reading Shakori Hills: A Celebration of Art, Music and Life
Alfonzo RodriguezStaff Writer This it it. The Endgame, the final chapter of the 11 year saga started by the first Iron Man back in 2008. So much has led up to this moment, yet it feels as if we just started the journey. Time really does fly when your having fun, and you will feel the same way during this films gargantuan 3 hour runtime. … Continue reading Avengers: Endgame
Crystal AllenStaff Writer As a self-entitled music junkie, I am always on the lookout for new music. While mindlessly scrolling through instagram, I clicked on my friend’s story where she was posting songs recommended to her. Of course, I added them all to a playlist and began listening. Most were good, some only alright, but there was one that stood out to me amongst the … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: The Band CAMINO
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