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Oakton Outlook

Music

SYRE, an Album Review

abel berrocal, Staff Writer | January 20, 2018

SYRE, an Album Review By abel berrocal     Jaden Smith, known for his philosophical tweets and constant stoner thoughts, is a film and television actor, a fashion designer, and water-bottle company entrepreneur. But with the release...

An Everlasting Christmas Icon: Mariah Careys Impact

An Everlasting Christmas Icon: Mariah Carey’s Impact

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | December 14, 2017

   There’s probably not a person in the world who doesn’t know Mariah Carey. She’s a household name—whether known as a world renowned singer of the ‘90’s or a person who’s a little bit too full of herself. Inarguably, her career is most...

Mileys Back and Younger Now

Miley’s Back and Younger Now

Jessica Marshall, Editor-in-Chief | November 23, 2017

After releasing "Bangerz" in 2013, Miley Cyrus took a break and focused more time on herself and her relationship with serious boyfriend and now fiancé Liam Hemsworth. Now, four years later, she is back into her music career and just released her newest...

Positive Performances

Lindsey Katsaros, Editorial Board Member | November 20, 2017

At the 2017 American Music Awards, many actors and artists took the opportunity to share uplifting messages during their acts. Throughout the year, the media has been filled with news of devastating natural disasters, hate crimes, and tumultuous politics....

Red Pill Blues album review

‘Red Pill Blues’ album review

Ashleigh Tain, Editor-in-Chief | November 14, 2017

What do you think when you hear Maroon 5? The smooth agility of Adam Levine’s voice? Songs that remind you of your past self? The timeless sounds of fluid beats and retro tunes? Or maybe the fact that Maroon 5 isn’t timeless at all, possibly because...

Taylor Swifts new reputation

Taylor Swift’s new reputation

Katie Thompson, Editorial Board Member | November 14, 2017

Taylor Swift’s sixth studio album, reputation was released last on Friday, November 11 after months of calculated and mysterious promotion by Swift’s team. It all began in August when Taylor deleted all of her social media posts, and replaced them...

Sink, sank, sunk!

Wendy Gao, Editorial Board | November 14, 2017

There are few moments in life that truly take our breaths away. The production of Les Misérables at Oakton High School last spring begs to differ. I know I wasn’t the only one in tears after the show. Oakton has a prominent performing arts department,...

Album Releases: November 2017

Album Releases: November 2017

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | November 14, 2017

Whether you listen to pop, country, or holiday music, there’s something new coming for you this November! A wide range of singers and songwriters have albums slated to be released this month. One of the most anticipated releases this November was...

The Rise of Spanish Music

Katie Thompson, Editorial Board Member | October 19, 2017

Sam Smiths triumphant return

Sam Smith’s triumphant return

Ashleigh Tain, Editor-in-Chief | October 18, 2017

Four years ago, in October of 2013, the world met Sam Smith; a English singer-songwriter narrating the rich emotion of his despairing love life. His first hit single, “Latch”, was released and its wide success was followed by Smith’s debut album,...

The 2017 Billboard Music Awards

The 2017 Billboard Music Awards

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | May 15, 2017

     In today’s media, you often see popular artists “topping the Billboard charts,” but what exactly is Billboard? The Billboard charts gives daily updates on who’s ranking at the top in the music industry, so you can know who everyone is...

Harry Style’s New Era

Katie Thompson, Editorial Board Member | May 15, 2017

If you haven’t heard of Harry Styles by now, you’ve probably been living under a rock. Probably the most famous member of the now dissolved British boy band One Direction, Harry Styles’ new album has been the object of rampant speculation for the...

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