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The Prowler

The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler

Luke Bennett

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer

Senior Luke Bennett is a two-year member of The Prowler staff.  He is a staff writer.

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Genre-blending artist Anderson .Paak released his fifth album “Ventura” in April. This album is a continuation of the upbeat, soulful style that he had perfected through his first four albums, reflective of the approaching joy summer will bring.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
May 1, 2019
Senior Tooni Bamiro recommends “Thats A Rack” by Lil Uzi Vert. This upbeat single is a pre-release for the rapper’s album “Eternal Atake.” The album does not have a release date.

Panther Tracks

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
April 19, 2019
On March 28, alternative rock band Cage the Elephant released their first single since 2015, “Night Running.” The song features ‘90s alternative singer Beck and is very different than previous Cage the Elephant as it focuses more on electronic music rather than live instruments.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
While there are many stereotypical genres of music that have become popular over the past few decades, as of the early 2010s there have been many new sub genres of music. Three of the biggest sub genres of music are alternative pop, mumble rap and lo-fi indie rock.

More than a genre

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
March 27, 2019
This February, genre-blending artist Homeshake released “Helium,” his fourth album. Combining different instruments as he did in his earlier music, Homeshake creates a calm and relaxing album packed full of good songs.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
History teacher Susan King listens to a movie soundtrack on her computer while working. King, like other teachers, has a music taste students might not expect.

Teacher tunes

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
On Jan. 24, Indie band Vampire Weekend released music for the the first time since 2013. With their two new singles, Vampire Weekend continued to use the same formula that made them popular in the early 2010s.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
January 31, 2019
In March 2018, superstar rapper Post Malone released his sophomore album “Beerbongs and Bentleys. ” This pop/rap album is packed full of great songs, earning a spot on the top ten best new releases of 2018.

2018 music recap

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
December 19, 2018
With Christmas approaching, many are decorating Christmas trees, spending time with family, and listening to Christmas music. While many only listen to the classic Christmas songs, there are many modern artists covering the same Christmas classics with their own unique twists.

Great covers of Christmas classics

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
On Nov. 16, the folk/rock band out of London, Mumford & Sons released their first album since 2015, “Delta.” This album is very similar to previous Mumford & Sons music with the use of a wide variety of instruments and a slow, emotionally profound style.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
November 29, 2018
Saint Jhn is a rising R&B singer out of Brooklyn, New York, and has just released his debut album this year. Saint Jhn combines both R&B and modern rap music to create his own style of music.

Artists on the rise

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
November 4, 2018
Early this October, R&B artist Anderson .paak released his third single of 2018, “Tints.” This new single was one of several new releases this October that complement the autumn season.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
Earlier this month, popular folk singer Hozier released his new EP “Nina Cried Power.” After not being heard from for four years, Hozier delivers with four amazing new songs.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
September 30, 2018
Early this August hip-hop artist Mac Miller released his newest album, “Swimming.” This album contrasts with Miller’s earlier work as this one features a very slow theme.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
August 31, 2018
On June 1, Music icon Kanye West released his newest album, “Ye.” With this album as well as with his previous album, West is trying to change the hip/hop genre.

Stylin’ sounds of summer

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
August 20, 2018
On April 19, newly popular pop singer Billie Eilish released her new single “Lovely” with R&B star Khalid. Her new single is very different than her past releases, as she drifts away from her techno-pop stereotype to a more slowed down, instrument-driven style.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
May 6, 2018
Sign language club

Sign language club

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
April 30, 2018
Kendrick Lamar looks at the crowd, mid performance. Lamar helped make the “Black Panther” soundtrack, which was released this February, a week before the movie was released.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
March 11, 2018
Britnie Williams

Britnie Williams

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
December 1, 2017
Starr’s Mill High School students gather outside to watch the solar eclipse. The eclipse attracted the attention of millions of Americans as it traveled the full length of the United States on Aug. 21.

The moon gets its time to shine

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
August 29, 2017
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