Bruno Mars innovates, entertains with debut “Doo-Wops and Hooligans”

December 7, 2010 • Jacob Flores, Staff Writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music

Sky rocketing to the top of the charts with stunning vocals and songwriting abilities, Bruno Mars amazes audiences of pop and hip-hop cultures alike. As an already respected songwriter and producer in the music industry, Mars burst onto radios nationwide co-writing and appearing on B.o.B.‘s “Nothin’... Read more »

‘Danger Days’ fabulous addition to American rock

December 7, 2010 • Krista Faucette, Associate Editor  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music

My Chemical Romance has been known for punk-pop anthems, lyrics that spoke to angsty teens and their dark, macabre style. But with the release of their new concept album, “Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys,” the band completely reinvents itself. Released on Nov. 22, “Danger Days”... Read more »

Harry Potter soundtracks stand alone

November 23, 2010 • Krista Faucette, Associate Editor  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music

True Harry Potter fans can identify the main theme of the Harry Potter movies easily, some even within the first few seconds. Even those who are not fans of the movies should give the soundtracks a listen. Let’s say that you need some music to listen to while you’re driving back home late at night... Read more »

Ne-Yo takes listener on emotional roller coaster with latest release

November 11, 2010 • Jacob Flores, Staff Writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music

Ne-Yo, the award winning singer, songwriter and producer released his fourth album”Libra Scale,” Sept. 21. The moment I heard the first single, “Beautiful Monster,” I knew that he must have been heading for a very Michael Jackson feel to his music. Although ‘Beautiful Monster’ could... Read more »

Peter Steele dead at 48

April 20, 2010 • Austin Gibson, Associate Editor, Online  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music

Type O Negative front man and bassist Peter Steele passed away April 16 at age 48. The cause of death is unknown, but it is believed Steele passed due to what appeared to be heart failure. A statement written by band members Josh Silver, Kenney Hicky and Josh Kelley has been posted on the band’s official... Read more »

‘Until the Whole World Hears’

November 17, 2009 • Hope McGee, staff writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E, Music

Introducing songs from their new album “Until the Whole World Hears,” released today, and performing songs from previous albums, Casting Crowns took center stage after special guest Matt Redman at the Amarillo Civic Center Oct. 3.  Casting Crowns began as a student worship band in 1999.  The band... Read more »

Arcade Fire turns up the heat

October 7, 2009 • Chelsea Minton, Staff Writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music

Arcade Fire,an indie rock band hailing from Montreal, Canada, is definitely a band worth your attention. With a combination of beats that make you need to dance and lyrics that touch your heart, Arcade Fire is a one-of-a-kind band. Their lyrics contain actual substance with true meaning that you can... Read more »

Can’t resist ‘The Resistance’

October 7, 2009 • Krista Faucette, Staff Writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music

“The Resistance,” the new album from British rock trio Muse, is equal parts gut wrenching, eerie, romantic  and heart pounding. Released on Sept. 15, “The Resistance” tells a tale of a dystopic society, the United States of Eurasia, and an uprising against the government, which ultimately fails... Read more »

Paramore album worth the price

September 29, 2009 • Iliahna Saldana, Staff Writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music

At thirteen Paramore vocalist, Hayley Williams, met brothers Josh and Zack Farro joined later by a secondary guitarist and bassists. They performed in small places until a record company took interest in them and the band released their first album in 2005. Since their album “Riot!” Paramore skyrocketed... Read more »