Music, a way of life.

Music is a big part of life. It is everywhere, in school, in cars, in stores. Music to me is like a life saver. It got me through a lot of problems that I have experienced. When I was younger, my brother was the one who showed me my music. He would play songs for me until I fell in love with it. The lyrics, the beats and just the way the bands made it their own interested me so much. I now listen to pop punk and alternative music, bands like State Champs, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, and others. To me, music is a way of life not just a chorus and a few versus.

Ten best of Pop Punk!

• Blink 182
  • What’s My Age Again? This song is a catchy, fun song that will get you hyper. This song will get stuck in your head and you will get addicted to because of the lyrics and the beats they use.
  • The Rock Show. This is a great love song. It’s about meeting a girl at a concert and not being able to wait for the next time you’ll see her. It’s catchy with its beats and you’ll fall in love with it.
• Fall Out Boy
  • A Little Less Sixteen Candles.. This is an old song by FOB but it’s catchy. It will make you want to jump around when it comes on and remember the old Fall Out Boy and why they’re amazing.
  • This Ain’t a Scene..  This is a great song, The lyrics are amazing even though you can barely understand them because of Patrick’s voice. If you want to hear a great song by FOB this should be one.
• State Champs
  • If I’m Lucky. This song is an amazing love song. It talks about how I know I’m not the best but if I’m lucky you can stay. The lyrics and beats really make this song unique.   
  • Deadly Conversation. This is one of my favorite songs by this band. It’s so catchy and just great all together. No words can describe this song.
• All Time Low
  • A Love like War. This song is a classic song by All Time Low. It features Vic Fuentes from Pierce the Veil.  This song is about love and how it’s hard, but it’s not hard to love this song.                   
  • Weightless. This is a classic teenage anthem. It talks about how maybe I didn’t make this weekend great but this year is going to be mine. It’s catchy and so fun to listen to.
• Cartel
  • Typical. This song is an amazing pop punk song. It’s so catchy and fun to sing when you’re happy or mad at someone.
• Green Day
  • American Idiot. This is one of the most popular songs by them. This is about the stereotypes in America. It’s catchy and will make you want to jump around and sing.

A Student Musician

I interviewed Da’Sean Lott, a senior.

1. Why did you start playing music?
   Because I wanted to be like my friends and then I got into it.
2. Who is your biggest inspiration?
   Christofer Drew and Ty Scout.
3. What instruments do you play?
   Bass and I sing so my throat.
4. What music do you like performing the best?
   I only play hardcore.
5. What is some advice you would give to kids who want to play music?
   Don’t talk about it, just do it.

Who’s underrated?

There are a lot of bands that don’t get as much attention they deserve. One of these bands is Knuckle Puck, a pop punk band. They get attention but that much as over bands. A few songs of their is No Good, But Why Would You Care? and Your Back Porch. Knuckle Puck is just another amazing pop punk band. If you enjoy State Champs, Front Porch Step or Real Friends, you will probably like them as well. They are just another band that deserves the spotlight.

	Me, sophomore			Josh Acosta, Junior		Mr. Wasson, English Teacher
First CD Ever bought			Three Days Grace	Two lefts don’t make a right but three do- Relient K	Boys to men
First concert			Cheap Trick	Brass Fist	Corinne Bailey Rae
Bucket list musician			My Chemical Romance	Moose Blood, Aaron West and the Roaring twenties	U2
Instruments you can play			None	Guitar, bass, ukulele, drums, marimba	Guitar
# of songs on your phone			100+	90	0
Can’t stop listening to..			Dial Tones- As It Is	Bukowski-Moose Blood	None
Favorite break up song			A Part Of Me- Neck Deep	A Part Of Me- Neck Deep	Bust Your Windows- Jazmine Sullivan
Favorite get hype song			Dial Tones- As It Is	Skin Deep- Real Friends	Titanium- Zedd
Favorite little known music act		I don’t have one		Aaron West and the Roaring twenties		Ben Harper
Favorite song EVER		Tidal Wives- All Time Low		Twin size mattress- Front bottoms		With or without you- U2

Streaming Music

If you like streaming music for free then you might like Spotify. Spotify allows you to make a playlist of your favorite songs, even pick the song or artist you want to listen to. Unlike Pandora, you can pick the song and not just get random songs in that genre. They also provide you related bands or artists. Unlike Pandora, Spotify doesn't limit the number of skips. You can follow bands/artists and see what they like and also get notified when their new music gets added. https://www.spotify.com/us/

Foreign Music

I interviewed Jillian Wedding, a sophomore.

1. What is the genre of music that you enjoy? KPop
2. What country/nationality listens to this music? Korean
3. Who are some famous acts in this music? Big Bang
4. Why should people listen to this act, even if they are not familiar with the language? They can learn the language, new music.

Hitting the Local Music Scene
The Blind Tiger is one of the favorite music venues in Greensboro, North Carolina. Local and national acts perform here. Many people say they love this venue because it's lively and gives off good vibes. Wolves at the Gate performed here on April 17, also performing with them were A Skylit Drive, and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. All Blind Tiger shows are 18+ $2.00-$3.00 surcharge for all guests under 21 at the door.