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The Observer

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The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Katy Perry's newest album "143" has experienced some initial commercial success, but has failed to capture the hearts of listeners.

Katy Perry’s latest album ‘143’ is a “hit” in controversy and mediocrity

By Dehab Deglel, Assistant Features Editor October 17, 2024

Katy Perry’s peak is long gone, and her newest project “143,” which was released in September 2024, only further puts that truth in focus. A deadly combination of ill-timing, a controversial collaboration...

Taylor Swift recently released her eleventh album, "The Tortured Poets Department" which features 16 original tracks.

Poetry in motion: Swift’s new album tugs at heartstrings

By Cailey Harrington, Assistant Arts Editor June 10, 2024

Taylor Swift is an accomplished artist who has released and re-recorded many albums whilst being on tour. With each album release, she is met with a wide range of opinions from both her fans and the general...

Adrianne Lenker's third solo record, "Bright Future," is an alt-country masterpiece that deals with complicated thoughts on love, loss, and looking to the future.

Adrianne Lenker’s “Bright Future” allows for listeners to reflect for personal growth

By George Chang, Features Editor April 23, 2024

For the past 8 years, Adrianne Lenker, the frontwoman of the Brooklyn-based band Big Thief, has been at the forefront of the indie music scene. Her characteristically whimsical lyricism, combined with...

The album cover for "Red (Taylor's Version)," is simpler than the orignal 2012 cover, without the album title or even Swift's name.

“Red (TV)” vault tracks make fans feel lucky

By Olivia Yasharoff and Jordan Pashkoff January 10, 2022

There is not a lot going on at the moment for Taylor Swift. In the past year she has only released two new albums and re-recorded two of her old albums, with her most recent re-recording being “Red (Taylor’s...

Wallows' new EP "Remote" was released on Oct. 23, 2020. The album was recorded and completed entirely during quarantine through facetime sessions.

“Remote” by Wallows shows how powerful virtual connections can be

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor December 2, 2020

Despite never referencing their time in quarantine, alternative rock band Wallows shows the world the power of virtual connections with their new EP “Remote,” released on Oct. 23, 2020 from the safety...

"~how i'm feeling~" was officially released on Mar. 6, 2020, however the hype for the album began months prior to its availability on streaming apps like Spotify and Apple Music. Posted on his instagram account @lauvsongs on Jan. 24 this year, Lauv shares his tour dates with his 1.6 million followers

“~how i’m feeling~” album paints different versions of Lauv

By Hannah Zozobrado, Arts Editor March 12, 2020

The Hopeless Romantic (blue), The Existentialist (purple), The Playboy (orange), The Eccentric (red), The Jokester (green), The Optimist (yellow): these are the different versions of Lauv that portray...

Pop icon Harry Styles released his highly-anticipated sophomore album on Dec. 13, 2019

Harry Styles walks a Fine Line in his second solo album

By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor January 5, 2020

Former One Direction member Harry Styles walks a fine line. He doesn’t follow the mainstream. He crafts his own unique style. Back in 2017, Styles released his self-titled debut album. He was the...

On October 4th, Finneas released his EP album, "Blood Harmony." The beautiful cover art features an image of Finneas, running away from the sunset.

Finneas releases new EP “Blood Harmony”

By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor October 17, 2019

Billie Eilish’s 22-year-old brother Finneas is gaining recognition as one of the most multi-talented people in the music industry with the release of his debut EP, “Blood Harmony.” The album has...

XXXTentacion's new album come with multiple layers and raw sounds.

XXXTentacion Reveals Multiple Layers with 17

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor December 10, 2017

There are so many different genres an artist’s music can embody; there are so many ways an artist can change their sound; there are so many blips of information floating around the internet about each...

Walk the Moon's new album delivers funky, fresh beats.

Walk the Moon delivers unique beats

By Drew Ingall, Arts Editor December 5, 2017

“What If Nothing” is actually “something” worth listening to if you are a fan of Walk the Moon.     This new album is their first in three years since “TALKING IS HARD.”  “What...

CHS students can listen to John Mayer’s new album on their phones through streaming services such as Apple Music.

‘Search for Everything’ Finds the Right Note

By Jake Herman, News Editor June 5, 2017

Nearly 16 years after he released his first studio album, John Mayer has yet again found success while managing to revolutionize his sound on his new album, “The Search for Everything.” In the newest...

Midnight Album Mixes Melody and Meaning

By Maya Rosenberg, Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2017

British singer-song writer Lewis Watson released his sophomore album “Midnight” Mar. 25, and he’s never sounded better. His signature acoustic style blends perfectly with the heavier sounds of percussion,...

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