By MATTHEW TANG, senior By now, we have all noticed the lack of Taylor Swift’s music on Spotify. Fearless, Speak Now, and Red have all disappeared from the homework-helper music app Spotify, not to mention that her newest album, 1989, never appeared at all. This has unsurprisingly caused a considerable amount of angst amongst teenagers; … Continue reading
By SAMIKA PARAB, junior On the night of December 5th, JP students had the opportunity to witness the talent of their classmates during the annual JPS Got Talent. As the auditorium seats filled and the lights dimmed, both the audience and the performers backstage were excited for the show to begin. The opening video signaled … Continue reading
By SAM VERMA, sophomore Let’s face it: the 21st Century drastically changed the music industry. Artists like Eminem, One Direction, Lady Gaga, and so many more replaced musical giants such as the Beatles, Madonna, and Queen. Ask an eight year old kid what they think Led Zeppelin is, and they’ll respond back with, “Oh yeah, I think … Continue reading
By ANUSHREE SREEDHAR, senior “Do you even know what jazz is?” I was ready to jump and protest at the tone of my father’s question when I realized that I had never been exposed to live jazz; I had only known it as “improvisational scat rhythms.” I retaliated, “Well, I will know by the end … Continue reading
By ANJALI MAGDULA, freshman As a teenager battling the struggles of high school, it is almost necessary to have something to support you. Music can be a warm, reassuring friend or a study buddy that accompanies you through long hours of test preparation. Sometimes, however, the idea of a constant comforting companion can turn your … Continue reading
