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Spotify Wrapped

February 4, 2022

A bad workman always blames his tools- it is not Spotify’s fault that your top artists are Ed Sheeran and Drake, you’re the one who listened to them Actions speak louder than words- if your...

Underground Artists as recommended by Liberty

Olivia Briggs, Editorial Board Member February 4, 2022
As recommended by you all, here are six underground artists deserving of some recognition, and a place in the Beat section.

Believe what I say: Donda will make you come to life

October 29, 2021
After 401 days consisting of twitter rants, a bizarre presidential run, the creation of Yeezy Gap, and a million changes to the release date of his album, Kanye West finally relinquished his tenth studio album “Donda” to the hands of his patient fans on August 29, 2021. 

A new voice in the choir room

Sofia Kovalenko, Beat Editor October 29, 2021
Following years of sharing his musical talents through Broadway performances and opera concerts, Liberty choir and guitar teacher Erick Price has decided to share them with Liberty High School as well. 

How much music is left in music class?

Sofia Kovalenko, Beat Editor June 11, 2021
The line is thin between music and din. It was difficult enough to organize sounds into music when school was normal; it got more difficult over Zoom. 

Pop punk turns sweet and SOUR

Serena Sherwood, Editorial Board Member June 11, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album SOUR was a glitter-gel-pen-written masterpiece, full of songs that could heal your heart while breaking it.

The secret to a generation-defining game: its soundtrack

Samuel Battis, Staff Writer May 11, 2021
When asked to describe a great video game, music is rarely the first attribute that springs to one’s mind.

Editor’s Pick: Great albums from the past month

Lilianne Harris, Beat Editor May 11, 2021
While Fearless (Taylor’s Version) is an important exercise in managing one’s music, pass on it if you aren’t already a fan of the original.

Paul McCartney: how the King of Rock has stayed on top

Ciena Sakamoto, Staff Writer May 11, 2021
It’s undeniable that Paul McCartney has reached icon status. From his major impact on music history to his influence on pop culture, Paul McCartney is on the Mount Rushmore of music and doesn’t need to lift a finger to stay there.

Spring musical Q&A with Dr. Butterworth

Serena Sherwood, Editorial Board Member March 19, 2021
Not every student has a device that lets you do a virtual background, so we might just make everybody something, like a poster, that they can hang behind them.

Singing and supporting: Liberty choirs stay busy during quarantine

Serena Sherwood, Editorial Board Member March 19, 2021
Liberty’s choirs are making an impact beyond the classroom through a songbook meant to help members of our community find light and stay positive. 

Editor’s Pick: Ratatouille the Musical’s scrumptious soundtrack

Lilianne Harris, Beat Editor March 19, 2021
For a musical comprised of songs from TikTok, the music in Ratatouille the Musical⁠⁠—a musical reimagination of the similarly titled Pixar film⁠⁠—is surprisingly well written even with its few duds.
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