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The Observer

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The Observer

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The Observer

Members of the CHS jazz ensemble participated in its annual coffeehouse Dec. 12.

Jazz ensemble holds annual winter coffeehouse

By Eugenia Cardinale, Production Editor December 15, 2014

The CHS Jazz Ensemble held its annual winter coffeehouse Dec. 12. The theme of the coffeehouse was a 1970s throwback. The band room was completely transformed, with tables set up where the audience...

‘Blast’ returns to the past with ‘American Bandstand’

‘Blast’ returns to the past with ‘American Bandstand’

By Emily Birnbaum, Features Editor December 3, 2012

What we now know as Blast, CHS’s epic annual musical review, was originally designed to be a blast from the past—a show comprised of and dedicated to music from previous decades. Although in recent...

A review of this summer's hottest hits

A review of this summer’s hottest hits

By Lauren Price, Online Arts Editor September 24, 2012

Summer and music have always gone hand in hand. Whether it be listening to music during free time, or rocking out at a party, tunes are an important part of this season. Here is a short list of the most...

Keane disappoints with latest album 'Strangeland'

Keane disappoints with latest album ‘Strangeland’

By Kara Phillips, Staff Writer May 25, 2012

During their long-standing career, Keane has continued to astonish their fans by creating albums filled with undying originality and expressive lyrics. From their award-winning debut album, Hopes and Fears,...

B.o.B. follows debut with strong sophomore album

B.o.B. follows debut with strong sophomore album

By Angad Kanwal, Production Editor May 25, 2012

When The Adventures of Bobby Ray hit the market two years ago, it launched the career of Atlanta-based rapper B.o.B. With his sophomore album, Strange Clouds, released May 1, B.o.B proves he deserves to...

Of Monsters and Men delivers with latest album

Of Monsters and Men delivers with latest album

By Kara Philips, Staff Writer April 30, 2012

Nowadays, music has become a competition of who can get the best beats with the catchiest lyrics, lacking the creativity and enthusiasm that inspired most artists to pursue music in the first place. Then...

Tyga shows growth, versatility with new album

By By: Josh Samson, Arts Editor March 27, 2012

Instead of appreciating rapper Tyga’s sophomore album Careless World: Rise of the Last King at face value, those who have followed the rapper since his debut will admire the Compton MC’s patience and...

Kid Cudi freshens up the music scene with WZRD

Kid Cudi freshens up the music scene with WZRD

By By: Kara Phillips, Staff Writer March 27, 2012

 In today's music, artists usually stick to one genre because they are driven more by the fear of losing their fans than by the desire to explore other forms of music. It is rare to find artists who break...

Chris Brown and Rihanna reunion spells trouble

By Greer Smith, Staff Writer March 27, 2012

  singer girlfriend Rihanna. It became a public story as Brown and Rihanna split, and a restraining order was placed against Brown. Now, three years later, Rihanna and Brown have steadily been rebuilding...

Rapper Drake at his finest with sophomore album

Rapper Drake at his finest with sophomore album

By By Josh Samson, Arts Editor December 21, 2011

  In this new age of music, only those who can successfully blend genres to create music that touches every soul can make it in a cut-throat music industry. In two years, rapper Drake has gone from...

‘Ever After’ showcases Canadian band’s talent

By By Lauren Price, Staff Writer December 21, 2011

Canada has given America many great gifts: maple syrup, ice hockey and a polite attitude. However, between Justin Bieber and Nickelback, the US has not received the greatest musical talent from that country....

Rihanna presents a darker side in 'Talk That Talk'

Rihanna presents a darker side in ‘Talk That Talk’

By By Lizz Chen, Circulation Manager December 21, 2011

  Musical artist Rihanna released her fifth studio album Talk That Talk Nov. 21, only a little over a year after releasing Loud. The new album demonstrates Rihanna’s versatility not only as a performer...

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