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The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Electronic producer ILLENIUM’s older music showed his true talent as a DJ, creating immersive and unique melodies that others still haven’t replicated.

Underrated Artists: Revisiting ILLENIUM’s best music

By Saira Ahmed February 6, 2024

I’ve been a fan of electronic producer ILLENIUM for almost a decade, but unfortunately, I feel more attached to his earlier music. With each new album, it seems his creativity lessens and each song appears...

Although the electronic band aiwake has a short discography, each song is a gem that you do not want to miss.

Underrated Artists: aiwake produces imaginative, downtempo beats

By Saira Ahmed September 11, 2023

Driving at blue hour after sunset and a long road awaits: a feeling of calmness and contentment can only be paired with the best music. The indie electronic band aiwake’s discography perfectly fits this...

Indie artist Haux helped me discover my love for calmer songs.

Underrated Artists: Haux elevates acoustics with lyrical melodies, calming instrumentals

By Saira Ahmed May 14, 2023

It was a typical Saturday morning in 2016 when I first heard “Seaside” by Haux — Minecraft, green tea and morning sunlight shining onto my desk. Although the song echoed in my room for only three...

Electronic producer Flume deserves more attention for his innovative songs and remixes.

Underrated Artists: Flume’s work represents the intricacies of electronica

By Saira Ahmed April 10, 2023

Flume may have broken into the radio scene with hits “Never Be Like You” and “Say It,” but the artist has not received nearly as much admiration as he deserves. Yes, those are amazingly produced...

Though they do not have an extensive discography, Vallis Alps makes every single one of their songs perfect.

Underrated Artists: Vallis Alps creates versatile, innovative melodies

By Saira Ahmed March 7, 2023

I associate artists with specific aesthetics or landscapes, usually because I listen to different artists and genres based on where I am and what I am doing. If I am doing homework, I listen to chill,...

Goth Babe deserves more attention for his environmental advocacy and unique discography.

Underrated Artists: Goth Babe

By Saira Ahmed December 1, 2022

Music is often something that stands alone. Artists may have their unique styles or strong messages that they emphasize in their lyrics, but it is not often that an artist’s profits are directly linked...

Goth Babe deserves more attention for his environmental advocacy and unique discography.

Underrated Artists: ODESZA

By Saira Ahmed October 14, 2022

Electronic duo ODESZA has captivated the underground electronic scene for a decade, but that does not stop them from deserving more of the spotlight. Their orchestral approach to electronic instruments...

INTRIGUING YET UNDERAPPRECIATED: Beach Fossils combines interesting tunes and mellow vocals to make alluring albums. (Photo courtesy of Kohei Kawashima)

Underrated Artists: Beach Fossils

By Saira Ahmed March 15, 2022

                     Beach Fossils, an indie pop band from New York, has had a couple of semi-viral tracks...

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