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By Andrew DeBenedictisIn the future when I am asked about music and bands that defined my high school days, I am sure that Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s will make that list. I still remember where I was the first time I ever heard Broadripple is Burning (sitting at my desk, it was a Tuesday, and I was supposed to be doing my
By Andrew DeBenedictis In continuation with their several 2018 single releases, Phoenix-based and self-defined desert rockers Jared & The Mill have exploded back with their newest single “Feels Like”, which clocks in at just under eight minutes. Jared & The Mill have seemingly branched out from the acoustic and alternative country vibes of their debut album “Life We Chose”, which was defined by the song
By Sarah Marsland 2016 has not exactly been an easy year. Amidst the chaos and divisiveness of the election, seemingly constant news stories of conflict and violence, and the uncertainty of what lies ahead both within America and abroad, at times it has been hard to find something worth celebrating. Internet memes proclaiming that 2016 will go down in the books as “the worst year in
Editor’s note: The following is part of a regular feature in The Buzz spotlighting a new or interesting album. By Luke Arsenault Group: Foxygen Album: …And Star Power Genre: psych-pop/experimental Bio: Jonathan Rado and Sam France formed Foxygen while in high school in 2005. Their indie rock style quickly became more experimental. This caught the eye of a producer in 2011 at one of their high energy
Editor’s note: The following is part of a regular feature in The Buzz spotlighting a new or interesting album. By Luke Arsenault Group: Milky Chance Album: Sadnecessary Genre: pop/folk/rock Similar Groups: The Black Keys, Citizen Cope Bio: Milky Chance is a group composed of Clemens Rehbein and Philipp Dausch. They attended the same secondary school in Germany and began making music together in a jazz quartet before forming
By Sabrina Stemm New Band Teacher Mr. Valenti is in his first year at BHS, but he already has hopes to expand band and make the class a more a recognizable force in the Branford High School community. Band, for the most part is like any other class, aside from the requirement to have played an instrument prior to signing up. According to Mr. Valenti
By Alexandra Augustak It is that time of year again, when Branford High School eagerly awaits the opening of the always spectacular Spring Musical. This year, In the Heights was chosen to be preformed. “It is much more modern,” says co-director Ms. C when comparing this year’s musical to the ones of the past, like last year’s Aida being set in ancient Egypt. The musical
Editors note: Buzz staff writer Sam Bailey-Loomis had the opportunity to play with legendary jazz/funk group Tower of Power. This is her story of her experiences. By Sam Bailey-Loomis This past Saturday morning, the legendary horn section from the seventies funk band Tower of Power and drummer, David Garibaldi, came to Branford High School for a drum and horn clinic. I was lucky enough to
ByMeglin Bodner This Fall Students in Music Makers participated in a Showcase, where they got to choose any piece of music and perform it. Music Makers is an auditioned singing group made up of students also in Concert Choir. Ms. Roding (the choir director) chooses students, after they audition in the spring, for Music Makers. “It’s really a lot of fun for me,” said Ms.
By Drew Linehan Renowned funk/jazz group Tower of Power will be visiting the Branford High School Educational Clinic this Saturday, October 13th to work with Branford High School’s music department. “Tower of Power is a pretty nifty group,” said Pat Laske, one of the guitarists for Branford High School Jazz Band, “A lot of my playing has been influenced by their unique style and approach to
