“‘Gone Baby Gone’ is about the anxiety of growing up, basically, and not knowing what you want to do or how you’re going to accomplish your dreams.” Kilo Tango is bedroom Rock ‘n’ Roll created by Katie Mitchell in Tallahassee, Florida. Read Germ’s interview with Kilo Tango here. .
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In honor of Black History Month, I would like to pay homage to some of the great African American women who influenced rock, pop, soul, and blues more than people are led to believe. Most people think of Elvis Presley or Chuck Berry as the leaders of rock ‘n’ roll, but they were influenced by […]
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Halloween, the favorite holiday of yours truly, is right around the corner! One of my favorite things about Halloween is (obviously) the costumes, and I would bet money that there are people dressing up as characters from the Cartoon Network series Adventure Time! I myself aspire to dress like Marceline the Vampire Queen in my […]
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Rock ‘n’ roll has made a huge affect not only on music, but on our culture and lifestyle. When we think rock ‘n’ roll, we think Elvis, The Beatles, or 80s hair bands. Rock ‘n’ roll, however, started long before then. It began with old African American work and prison songs, which were passed down […]
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Last summer I blindly agreed to help out with an organization when my friend called and said that they needed more volunteers. Little did I know that just one short week at Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls Orange County could have such an amazing impact on my life. This is an opportunity for girls, […]
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I walk into my typing class at McNair High School, and the stereo is playing 99.3 KJOY–– “Light rock with less talk.” I take a seat at my assigned computer at the edge of the third row of tables. Not only is it my favorite class, but the chance to hear the radio and my favorite […]
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