“I don’t know how to feel” are one of the words in Billie Eilish’s song “What Was I Made For.” While the lyrics may be simultaneously enlightening and cryptic, I am well aware of how to...
On each day of Ganesh Chaturthi, a Hindu festival dedicated to the god Ganesha, my house hums with excitement. There’s the beautiful altar we construct with fresh fruits on silver platters and flowers...
My time at Pinewood wouldn’t be what it was without the soundtrack that surrounded it. Music unlocks memories, taking me back to a specific place or reminding me of a specific person. Because of this,...
In recent years, many Black female artists have risen and dominated predominantly male music spaces like rap and hip-hop. These new artists have taken inspiration from past legends such as Pop Smoke and...
As a head of the Pinewood Performing Arts department and the teacher for various Pinewood music classes, Katie Linza has been guiding and teaching young singers at Pinewood for about eight years now. However,...
Derrick Harris, Arts & Culture Writer
• February 1, 2023
Recently, many artists have risen to fame by posting their music to TikTok and purposefully making catchy songs to gain streams. This method of promotion has garnered mixed opinions, with some people saying...
This summer was the fifth anniversary of “Ctrl,” the groundbreaking album released by famous rhythms and blues singer SZA. With the album, SZA defied stereotypes regarding Black artists in the music...
Taylor Swift is a household name known for her iconic hits such as “22” and “Shake It Off” and record-shattering achievements including 3 Albums of the Year at the Grammys. However, many critics...
