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The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The Weeknd uses Internet to boost popularity

By By Josh Samson, Arts Editor May 19, 2011

In this era of Internet sensations and instant gratification, only a few musicians have been able to break through the masses and create both a new sound and a new way to market themselves. In March, rapper...

All Time Low prepares to release fourth album

By By Lauren Price, Staff Writer May 19, 2011

“Everybody gettin' kinda crunk; I think some dude just grabbed my junk; now I know how Ke$ha must be feelin.’’ These shallow, sarcastic lyrics are from the new single “I Feel like Dancin’,”...

Panic! at the Disco’s third album offers new sound

Three years after releasing their second album and two years after a shocking split, rock band Panic! at the Disco finally released their third studio album, Vices and Virtues. Panic’s last two albums...

YouTube star gives new meaning to ‘Black Friday’

By Meghna Balakumar, Online Observations Editor By Justine Stayman, Circulation Manager April 12, 2011

Forget Bieber fever, a new musical pandemic recently swept the globe in a testament to both the power of the Internet and the public’s hunger for Charlie Sheen-esque feats of failure. This new sensation...

New Khalifa album falls short of past mixtapes

By Josh Samson, Arts Editor April 12, 2011

When Wiz Khalifa exploded onto the mainstream music scene in 2010, his mixtape Kush and Orange Juice became a trending topic on both Google and Twitter, and it seemed like things were looking up for the...

Raekwon returns with classic Wu-Tang magic

By By Josh Samson, Staff Writer March 21, 2011

For most musicians, 18 years of making music with a group and making solo albums would be enough to dry up the creativity that once made an individual famous. For Raekwon, this veteran status has only...

Drop Kick Murphys maintain Irish spirit

By By Zack Potter, Archives Manager March 21, 2011

The Dropkick Murphys reaffirmed their status as one of the preeminent Irish rock bands this month when they released their seventh studio album, Going Out in Style.  Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day...

Students listen up with music-hiding hoodies

By By Julie Kracov Business Manager Olivia Parven Contest Manager March 1, 2011

During the 21st century technology boom, inventions such as the iPad, electronic books and other Internet-related devices have shaped a fast-paced society where technology and convenience have manipulated...

September Playlist of the Month

By Becky Price, Arts Editor October 6, 2010

As summer fades into a memory, students long for something to hold onto. September’s Playlist of the Month voices the familiarities of summer, yet plunges listeners into new sounds heard throughout the...

Music blogs make ‘Rolling Stone’ seem stone age’d

By Andrea Mirviss, Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2010

There have been too many articles written about the future of music.  Some writers say music died with the introduction of the Internet.  Others say music is just beginning to blossom as music-technology...

Diesel Pigeons win first place in Battle of the Bands

By Becky Price, Arts Editor June 4, 2010

After last year’s successful comeback from a ten-year hiatus, the Battle of the Bands competition came back to the CHS stage May 14. Six CHS bands got to showcase their talent in front of the surrounding...

New female popstars bring harder edge to industry

In respect to women in the music industry, gone are the days of bubble-gum pink lipstick, “Baby One More Time” lyrics, and music videos following happy, innocent couples walking off into the sunset....

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