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Wacapella concert ends sucessful year for music department

May 14, 2013

By Amy Keum Staff Writer Last Thursday,May 9th, the Westford Academy Music Department came together for their last concert of the 2012-12013 school year. Previously called Wacapella night, the annual concert featured the unaccompanied voices of the many singing groups alongside with the new addition...

Vampire Weekend create a modern triumph

May 14, 2013

By Jocelyn Cote Reviews Editor Today, May 14, indie rock sensations Vampire Weekend release their latest album, Modern Vampires of the City. The New York City natives have become forerunners of the city's indie scene since their formation in 2006. Both their 2008 self-titled album and 2010 follow-up...

Fall Out Boy fail to Save Rock and Roll

Apr 23, 2013

By Amy Keum Staff Writer Pop punk band Fall Out Boy have released their highly anticipated comeback album, Save Rock and Roll, which hit the shelves on April 12th. After more than a two year break, the band come back together to produce a completely new and somewhat generic sound, making...

F.A.M.E. dances for Westford music programs

Apr 14, 2013

By Craig Brinkerhoff Staff Writer On Friday night, F.A.M.E. held its Spring is in the Air Dinner Dance. Held at the Chelmsford Elks lodge, the annual fund-raiser featured performances by the Westford String Troubadours, the Westford Academy Honors Choir, Westford Academy Jazz bands, and individual/duet...

“Comedown Machine” takes a step in the right direction

Apr 5, 2013

By Amy Keum Staff Writer New York based indie rock band The Strokes have released their fifth album, Comedown Machine, which hit the shelves on March 26th. This latest release has improved by leaps and bounds from their last effort in 2011, Angles, by bringing back their original sound which...

Pickwick releases debut

Mar 18, 2013

By Craig Brinkerhoff Staff Writer "You said your works in the air, touch me to complete the current sound," Galen Disston begins "Halls of Columbia" with this line, setting in motion the sound and style that will encapsulate Seattle based indie rock band Pickwick's debut album Can't Talk Medicine. Pickwick...

David Bowie stuns fans with release of “The Next Day”

Mar 12, 2013

By Jocelyn Cote Reviews Editor Today, March 12, rock legend David Bowie released his first album in ten years, titled The Next Day. Since the release of his last album, 2003's Reality, Bowie has kept a low profile, leaving many to believe he had retired from the music industry for good. The Thin...

Student talent showcased during Listening Lunch

Nov 1, 2012

by Alok Ganguly Staff Writer On Wednesday October 24th, several students and teachers gathered in the library. Tablecloths were set up, and students sat and chatted with their friends while eating lunch in a calmer setting than the lunchroom. Calming, relaxing, and soft music was played and sung...

PCA opens season with Acoustic Night

Sep 24, 2012

By Ethan Walshe Editor-in-chief The first show at the Parish Center for the Arts was held this past Friday night. This first concert, dubbed "the acoustic night" was full of many Westford students there to both perform and listen to their peers. The event began at 6:30, though there was not a...

Go Radio try to “Close the Distance”

Sep 18, 2012

By Ethan Walshe Editor-in-Chief Tallahassee based pop-punk quartet Go Radio are set to release their sophomore album Close the Distance via Fearless Records on September 18. This latest effort is a bit of a departure from their first full length, 2011's Lucky Street, as the band's sound has...

Two Door Cinema Club miss the mark with ‘Beacon’

Sep 6, 2012

By Jocelyn Cote Reviews Editor On September 4th, Irish trio Two Door Cinema Club released their sophomore album Beacon on Kitsuné Records. The highly-anticipated followup to their 2010 debut Tourist History is a fine listen, but overall leaves something to be desired when all is said and done. Two...

OSI releases Fire Make Thunder

Apr 5, 2012

Matt Miller Staff Writer On Tuesday March 27th, the progressive rock/metal super-group OSI released their fourth studio album. The album has been two years in the making and well worth the wait. Currently, the group is centered around two fixed members and a rotating line-up of session musicians....