Latest Mountain Goats a ‘Hidden Treasure’
Anthony O'Reilly, News Editor
October 4, 2012
Odds are that you, or most of your friends for that matter, have not heard of The Mountain Goats despite the fact they just released their fourteenth studio album, Transcendental Youth. The indie-rock group is a hidden treasure based out of North Carolina, that have amassed a dedicated cult following... Read more »
And the trilogy begins: Green Day- ¡Uno!
Kori Williams, Staff Writer
October 4, 2012
Green Day has been around for more than 20 years but their music is still prevalent in today’s world. They have toured all over the world and have released nine albums thus far. So after a while it makes sense to try something new. The band has unleashed their first ever album trilogy ¡Uno!, ¡Dos!,... Read more »
Cruel Summer is far from G.O.O.D.
Nazma June, Contributing Writer
September 27, 2012
The long awaited G.O.O.D Music album Cruel Summer is far from a good album. Though the songs are listenable, the album seems choppy and unfinished. It completely disappoints on all levels. Whether you had high expectations for the album or whether you wanted to listen to the album based on the starpower... Read more »
Grizzly Bear- “Shields”
Kori Williams, Staff Writer
September 26, 2012
The Brooklyn based band Grizzly Bear’s fourth album Shields is unlike much of anything on the radio today. Its simple, minimalistic sound has a relaxing feel which completely contrasts the lively party music that has captured the heart of mainstream media. Not to say however that Shields will lull... Read more »
Mumford and Sons- “Babel”
Anthony O'Reilly, News Editor
September 26, 2012
At the 2011 Grammy Awards, the already rising stars of the band Mumford and Sons appeared alongside folk-legend Bob Dylan at the Grammy Awards. On Sept. 22, the four-member band from England had the spotlight to themselves on “Saturday Night Live” to promote their second studio album, Babel. Mumford... Read more »
Q&A: Action Item’s Brian Cag speaks with the Torch
Sarah Yu, Chief Copy Editor
August 31, 2012
Torch: What was your goal when you first started the band? Brian Cag, vocalist/rhythm guitar, Action Item: I think it’s pretty similar to what people really wish to accomplish with anything. I think our number one goal is to be happy and successful. We love what we do musically and I think we helped... Read more »
First Listen: Last Day of Summer
Sarah Yu, Chief Copy Editor
August 31, 2012
Musicians in the present day focus more on their fame and music than on their fans. Brian Cag, Mark Shami, Anthony Li, David Buczkowski and Dan Brozek of the band Action Item are more than just their music and melodies. They’re down-to-earth guys in their twenties from Bergen County, N.J. who love... Read more »
Longview: Different opinions are what’s great about music
Peter Long, Entertainment Editor
August 29, 2012
A few days ago, Linkin Park’s 2000 debut album Hybrid Theory was promoted to diamond status by the Recording Industry Association of American for selling 10 million copies. My initial thought: 10 million people bought that piece of crap? My proceeding thought: I remember my Linkin Park phase. I remember... Read more »
Neon Trees- ‘Picture Show’
Kori Williams, Staff Writer
April 17, 2012
Led by the single, “I Won’t Give Up,” a calmer track compared to 2008’s ‘I’m Yours,” singer-songwriter Jason Mraz is as alive as ever on his latest record, Love Is a Four Letter Word. Mraz’s success is due to his authenticity. His songwriting is passionate and forward without seeming... Read more »
Monica Has Mixed Emotions on New Life
Annmarie Turton, Staff Writer
April 10, 2012
Monica is back on the music scene a year after the successful release of her album Still Standing, which featured successful singles “Everything To Me” and “Love All Over Me,” Still Standing showed the world that Monica is still a force to be reckoned with 15 years after the release of her first... Read more »
