The Pitch

Ready for Geddy: a high school band’s ‘Tornado’ of success

Hava Rossiter, Arts and Entertainment Editor • April 2, 2024

The stage of Archie Williams Little Theater radiated with bright purple light, as student band Ready for Geddy finished their captivating performance of Megadeth's 'Tornado of Souls'. The theater, packed...

Olivia Rodrigo’s versatility shines through in deluxe album release, GUTS (spilled)

Sierra Goldberg and Elsa Hunt • April 1, 2024

On Friday, March 22, Olivia Rodrigo released GUTS (spilled), the long-awaited deluxe version of her sophomore album, GUTS. The extended album includes five bonus songs, in addition to the 12 initially...

Tyla’s self-titled debut album shines a light on amapiano music

Hanna Cortright, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 30, 2024

On Friday, March 22, South African musician Tyla released her debut album Tyla, following the growing success of the album’s previously dropped singles “Water,” "On and On," “Truth or Dare,”...

Performance Workshop shines in dance-worthy concert

Corina Karr, Reporter • March 29, 2024

On Friday, March 22, the Archie Williams Music Performance Workshop (PW) class hosted its March Concert in the Little Theater from 7-9 p.m. The class’ third performance of the year displayed five new...

Masters of the Air sets the bar sky-high for future WWII dramas

Ella Furuichi, Editor-in-Chief • March 28, 2024

In a world where World War II has become a cinematic phenomenon, it's left up to question how many films and television series based in the era the media truly needs. Stories easily become redundant, and...

Kacey Musgraves finds her “Deeper Well” with her new album

Lola Capobianco, Reporter • March 26, 2024

On Friday, March 15, award-winning country singer Kacey Musgraves released her fifth studio album, Deeper Well. The album, consisting of a mix of country and electric pop tracks, takes listeners on a journey...

Column: What’s the Cookie’s Crumbl?

Corina Karr and Mia DeNunzio • March 19, 2024

The first week of March brings along a perfect lineup of Crumbl Cookies. Crumbl Cookies, a Utah cookie shop turned national franchise, offers a robust cookie selection, which changes every week. While...

Bleachers releases overly repetitive self-titled album Bleachers

Hanna Cortright, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 18, 2024

On Friday, March 8, American rock band Bleachers released Bleachers, their self-titled fourth studio album. A New Jersey band founded in 2013, Bleachers flaunts the talents of six musicians led by three-time...

Ariana Grande’s eternal sunshine sheds light on Grande’s past relationship

Hava Rossiter, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 15, 2024

On Friday, March 8, Ariana Grande released her seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine. The pop and R&B album takes listeners on a journey through Grande’s life after her divorce, articulating simultaneous...

MGMT releases free spirited new album Loss of Life

Hanna Cortright, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 1, 2024

On Feb. 23, American rock band MGMT released Loss of Life, their fifth studio album, marking their first album release since Little Dark Age in 2018. MGMT was formed in 2002 by vocalists and multi-instrumentalists...

Beyoncé enters her country music era with a new single

Hanna Cortright, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 26, 2024

Critically acclaimed and beloved pop culture icon Beyoncé officially entered her country music era by releasing her new single, “Texas Hold ‘Em.” Beyoncé surprised fans during the 58th annual Super...

Bob Marley: One Love brings the reggae legacy to the big screen

Corina Karr, Reporter • February 26, 2024

Bob Marley’s biopic, Bob Marley: One Love, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and produced by Plan B Entertainment, Tuff Gong Pictures, and State Street Pictures, released Feb. 14 with a run time of 107...