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Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Mac Miller’s posthumous album contains unique songs but questionable musicality. (Photo from Spotify)

“Balloonerism” no longer floats in the dark

By Isabela Guilardi February 12, 2025

Legendary artist Mac Miller’s latest posthumous album “Balloonerism” was released on Jan. 17 after its songs showed up in Miller’s collection of “lost albums,” albums that were not released...

SZA captivates listeners with her ability to tie her vocals to song melodies. (Photo from Spotify)

‘SOS Deluxe: Lana’ is SZA’s heartbreak SOS

By Elena Shim February 10, 2025

There is beauty in regaining one’s true self after the pain of heartbreak after a breakup. It lets the heart heal, and the seemingly impossible prospect of closure becomes easier. SZA reflects...

The NAHS had done several events similar to French Cafe Night last year for painting, but on a much smaller scale, Chang said.

Students serve up coffee, croissants at French Cafe Night

By Ella Chan and Helen Tam February 9, 2025

On Jan. 31, the cafeteria was filled with the smell of baked goods, jazzy tunes and the buzzing chatter of students at French Cafe Night. In collaboration, the French National Honor Society, National Music...

The groovy beat and witty lines in “Iced Coffee” strongly contrast JoJo Siwa’s previous works.

JoJo Siwa serves up a drink with ‘Iced Coffee’

By Veronica Zhao November 23, 2024

For the past two months, JoJo Siwa has been off the radar. After dropping her hit EP “Guilty Pleasure” and disappearing off the internet, I was left questioning: where has this girly-turned-edgy singer...

The “Finally: A Theater Tour.” transcends music and incites moments of personal reflection.

Rex Orange County takes us to ‘Therapy’

By Amanda Boles and Adam Orrin November 22, 2024

The spotlight flickers on to reveal a lonely hospital cot, revealing Alex O’Connor, better known as Rex Orange County, sitting beside a doctor. As he sits on the bed, he sings his song “Alexander,”...

Music department lead and orchestra teacher John Burn said the class is a place where everybody feels like they belong. (Photo courtesy of Iris Li)

Band, orchestra bring back melodic memories

By Naaga Senthil June 2, 2024

As the end of the year rolls in, it marks the end of seniors' musical journey at HHS, making it a great time to observe how they have grown, music department lead and orchestra teacher John Burn said. Looking...

In ‘Fireworks and Rollerblades,’ Boone uses unique songwriting and surprising elements to write fiery songs. (Photo from Spotify)

Creating ‘fireworks’ in the music industry

By Malar Raguraman April 29, 2024

One sunny day in eighth grade, I was sprawled across my bed, my Alexa blasting familiar songs from my childhood. Suddenly, interrupting a series of nostalgic memories, it played a song I had not encountered...

Lil Tecca performs a sensational concert on Match 13 in San Francisco, celebrating his new album, “TEC.”

Lil Tecca avenges unimpressive album

By Adam Orrin March 15, 2024

The crowd is dead silent. From the silence erupts a chant: “Tecca, Tecca, Tecca.” The crowd begins to jump and yell louder and louder. The smoke machines shoot up into the air as Lil Tecca runs onto...

Whether their songs are in Korean or English, South Korean indie rock band wave to earth brings me back to my best or worst memories.

Indie rock band wave to earth makes me feel all four seasons at once

By Mackie Vu January 29, 2024

As I hit play, the melodies of electric guitar flow through my earbuds and my sense of time rewinds, transporting me back to familiar memories. This nostalgic guitar feature begins a song titled “love.”...

Favorite music genres

Favorite music genres

By Maya Dutt, Parker Lin, and Alicia Liste December 3, 2023

 

The audience erupts in screams and tears as The 1975’s lead singer Matty Healy performs.

The 1975 smashes expectations

By Kevin Miao and Adam Orrin October 2, 2023

Curtains rise to highlight a life-sized house. Matty Healy, the lead singer of The 1975, walks to the couch, turns on the TV and lights a cigar. The audience is entranced: their eyes follow his every movement...

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