Music – The Southerner

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The 62nd Grammys took place on January 26th, 2020. The show featured an opening act performed by Lizzo, many tributes to the recently passed Kobe and Gianna Bryant, and Billie Eilish taking home many awards, including Record of the Year. While the show may have seemed complete and normal, something felt like it was missing, and that was international sensation BTS.

Despite immense global impact, BTS doesn’t receive the recognition they deserve

February 24, 2020

Prince is a worldwide inspiration to the music industry, and despite his passing three years ago, his legacy is kept alive by his music. This mural outside of Floyd’s 99 Barbershop downtown is a tribute to Prince and his impact on the world. “Prince is the greatest musician and performer of all time. Period. He changed the music industry forever...I just kept going back for more. It was truly a ‘Purple High,’” said DJ Dudley D.

Prince’s ‘Purple High’ lives on through his vaulted music

January 16, 2020

Although South Choir no longer identifies voice parts by gender, sections remain relatively segregated by gender.

South choir is an outlier in the choral world, yet still has far to go with gender inclusivity

January 8, 2020

Whenever, released on December 12th, is Atmosphere’s 8th full length album. Much of the content of Slug’s lyrics have remained largely the same as they’ve been throughout his career. He deals with topics of depression (Slug was actually the first rapper to be associated with the term ‘Emo Rap’), dissatisfaction with life, past lovers, and the experiences and sights of Minneapolis.

Review: Atmosphere’s ‘Whenever’ captivates audience through emotional content

January 6, 2020

Harry Styles’ latest album Fine Line shows his development as an artist. Much like his self titled album released in 2017, there is a clear influence from 70’s artists.

Review: Harry Styles’ new album ‘Fine Line’ gives listeners a contemporary taste of 70s rock

December 30, 2019

In Netflix’s new show Rhythm + Flow, up and coming rappers compete for celebrity judges to win $250,000. I would recommend that people watch the show, especially if they are interested in music. Even if you don’t really like music, it gives you a chance to experience something different.

Rhythm + Flow: This new show is your chance to see the next big rapper

December 5, 2019

Anthony Green, a Freelance photojournalist and Associate Arts Director for Castle of Our Skin leads his first session with students in the Music Program. “Born out of the desire to foster cultural curiosity, Castle of our Skins is a concert and educational series dedicated to celebrating Black artistry through music,” reads the mission statement of Castle of Our Skins’ website. Photo: Henry Holcomb

“Trying to build bridges,” cultural curiosity connects the South Music Program

September 28, 2018

Living Waste dressed up for the Halloween show at The Garage music venue on October 27th to play their hardcore punk songs. “It's the best place we’ve ever played at.” said Billy Andrusko (shown on the far right)
Photo Credit: Kiara Thomsen

The Garage sets the stage for young bands

January 17, 2018

The last performance of the night was done by seniors Liam McQuade, Jacqueline Roueche, junior Sten Bulander, and sophomore Julia Schrag.

Sounds of South Podcast

December 15, 2017

South High’s Treble Choir warming up for the day. Treble Choir is an auditioned level group that is made up of Soprano and Alto voices that meets every morning during first hour.

Hope is high for the South music program

October 12, 2017

You can tune in any hour of the day any day of the year to listen to the swing of jazz and the stories of the local community. All of this is part of the forty-five year old radio station, called Jazz 88 at 88.5 FM.

Music jazzes up North high school

January 6, 2017

Gillian Rath and August Bernick at their band practice

“We just want to play music”: South students jam outside of class in independent bands

October 26, 2016