2019-2020 Study Playlist
Hannah McCarron and Zaina Safi
September 16, 2019
The time has come. School has begun, and so have the quizzes and tests. For those students who need to listen to music while they study, here is a playlist for you....
Green Hope Students Come Back After BTS Tour-Finale Concert in New Jersey
Uma Bhat, Staff Writer
May 29, 2019
Shraddha Audut, ‘21, has been a fan of the hit Korean boy-band BTS since Spring of 2019; she’s bought their music, sung along to their new songs in barely comprehensible Korean -- but it wasn’t until recently that she was able to experience the full on glory of the sensation group in their most ...
First Impressions of Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” Album
Jordan Barish, Julia Agius, and Sonia Rao
February 15, 2019
It is arguable that Ariana Grande is currently at the peak of her music career. Coasting off of success with her album “Sweetener” and the release of singles such as “thank u, next” “imagine” and “7 rings”, Ariana Grande is releasing her 5th album “thank u, next” at midnight on Febru...
Khalid “Suncity” Album Review
Hannah McCarron, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
“Suncity” by Khalid Rate: 4.5/5 Stars Song by Song Breakdown: 9.13- This opening track, while not necessarily a full song, is a nice “welcome” to the album. He features a sound clip of the mayor of El Paso (Khalid’s hometown) announcing him receiving the key to the city. This short 56 sec...
Eminem’s Kamikaze Review
Alex Price, Staff Writer
September 7, 2018
After four years without releasing an album, Eminem has now dropped two in the last eight months. After serious critique and backlash following the release of Revival, Eminem fired back with Kamikaze, an album taking aim at “new-age” rappers and people that dissed Revival. This theme is most promi...
Green Hope Chorus Takes Home the Gold
Spencer Cowley and Jordan Barish
March 29, 2018
Green Hope’s Voices of Hope and Sorelle Sound competed this past weekend in Atlanta, Georgia at the Southern Star Music Festival. Both Green Hope choirs received “Gold” standards - the highest attainable - and Voices of Hope was crowned Choral Sweepstakes Winner of High School Chorus Music and...
Creative Minds of Green Hope – Curtis Waters
Spencer Cowley, Julia Agius, and Jordan Barish
March 14, 2018
In the first episode of Creative Minds of Green Hope, we interview Senior Abhi Bastakoti (Curtis Waters) about how he creates his music and explore how he became the producer/artist/creator he is today. Find Curtis Waters' Music:
25 Songs of Christmas Playlist
Erin McIndoe, Staff Writer
December 1, 2017
Here are 25 songs for everyday of December leading up to Christmas, to get you in the mood for the Holidays season. Holiday music is the perfect thing to get you in the holiday spirit. This playlist has a little bit of everything, from Frank Sinatra to Dean Martin and even new vibes from Pentato...
Are You Ready for It? Taylor Swift’s Reputation to be Released at Midnight
Coral Aman, Staff Writer
November 9, 2017
This Friday, Taylor Swift will drop her sixth album, Reputation, the first album she’s produced since 1989 in 2014. Reputation is unlike anything Taylor has ever done before. The lyrics are mysterious and dark, and the singer has experienced with new sounds, including heavier beats. The album features...
Thomas Rhett’s Life Changing Album
Justine Yelincic, Staff Writer
October 16, 2017
The rise of Thomas Rhett’s music has been pretty incredible to watch. His first album, It Goes Like This, was a huge start for him, leading him to many awards and riches. Last month he released a new album, Life Changes, in which the songs are dedicated to his wife, Lauren Rhett. The album won ove...
Taylor Swift’s Bad Reputation
Coral Aman, Staff Writer
September 8, 2017
On Thursday, August 25, Taylor Swift addressed the snakes. She released her new single, "Look What You Made Me Do." And announced a new album, her sixth, entitled Reputation, which is set to be released on November 10. "Look What You Made Me Do" marks a shift in Swift's music and is unlike anythi...
Holiday Musicals Heighten the Happiness of the Holidays
Ruby Shah, Staff Writer
December 20, 2016
Musicals are common throughout popular culture like Hamilton and The Phantom of the Opera. However, musicals come in different categories and as the holidays inch closer, the music will as well. Holiday musicals can be enjoyed with family and friends through December. Listening to these musicals can...
