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Eastside

Lockart conducts the Rock Voices choir during the concert.

Rock Voices brings community together through music

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director May 10, 2026

Rock Voices, an adult community choir directed by Cherry Hill High School East choir teacher Heather Lockart, performed its spring concert on May 2 at Bethel Baptist Church. The choir, centered around classic rock music and community connection, aims...

Coachella is a hallmark American music festival that takes place annually in Indio, California.

Coachella kicks off 2026 music festival season

Laavanya Viswanathan, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief April 15, 2026

Music speaks to the soul. Whether played on a cassette tape or through Spotify, a vinyl or on the radio, music speaks to all generations. Music can be a collective experience or an escape into your mind. Music does not even need words, it can be heard...

Music uniquely affects the neurodivergent brain

Music uniquely affects the neurodivergent brain

Mariam Zaghloul, Eastside Staff April 6, 2026

It would be a blatant lie if someone were to say they don’t enjoy music. Everyone enjoys music, no matter their neurological status—whether it be neurotypical or neurodivergent—everyone loves the rich melodies and fabulous instrumentals of music,...

Wang recaps the 2026 Grammy Awards

Wang recaps the 2026 Grammy Awards

Emmie Wang, Eastside Staff February 7, 2026

On Sunday, Feb. 1, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards reaffirmed music’s crucial role in connecting society through a simple language all of mankind can understand. Although hosted in Los Angeles by Trevor Noah, the Grammys captivated millions of fans at...

Madison Beer performs for her fans. Madison Beer @ The Wiltern 11 28 2021 by Justin Higuchi is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic.

Madison Beer releases new album “locket”

Mika Bhaskaran, Eastside STEM Editor January 23, 2026

Madison Beer’s third studio album titled “locket” released on January 16, 2026, follows her 2023 album “Silence Between Songs” and continues her exploration of vulnerability, identity, and emotional self-awareness. While the album maintains...

Addison Rae releases her new album, "Addison."  "Addison" by Addison Rae is in the Public Domain

Addison Rae rebrands with “Addison”

Mika Bhaskaran, Eastside STEM Editor July 12, 2025

Lana Del Rey, Britney Spears, Madonna, and Lady Gaga – all of whom Addison Rae’s music has been compared to since the release of her debut album, “Addison,” on June 6. Rae brings back visuals and music from the late ‘90s and early 2000s, filling...

The 67th Annual Grammys have remained highly influential and controversial.

2025 Grammys leave a lasting mark on music history

Abby Auerbach, Eastside Culture Editor February 13, 2025

Music's biggest night was hosted on Feb. 2. The 67th Annual Grammy Awards was an evening filled with entertainment and controversy. Many musicians came together at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles to celebrate all of the great achievements by their...

Beyoncé's advancements for Black women in the music industry leave an unforgettable impact.

Beyoncé leaves an incredible impact on the music industry

Sarah Begun, Eastside Sports Editor February 5, 2025

At 9 years old, a young girl formed a rap group with her friends. Just 35 years later, that same girl became the first Black woman to win for best country music album and holds the record for the most Grammys ever won.  Beyoncé has become a world-renowned...

Music, locally and worldwide, helps to mentally assist people in a number of ways.

Music expands the traditional definition of therapy

Sarah Begun, Eastside Sports Editor January 19, 2025

Say the word “therapy” and most people will imagine a patient having an introspective conversation with a psychologist or psychiatrist. But there are many types of therapies that don’t fit neatly into that definition.  Music therapy, for instance,...

The music industry faces an uncertain future with the rise of AI-generated content.

AI-generated content in the music industry

Mika Bhaskaran, Eastside Photo Editor November 30, 2024

Prior to today’s technology, creating music required significant time and effort. Musicians would need to source real instruments, record each sound individually, layer multiple tracks, and painstakingly mix and master the elements to craft the desired...

Now and Then by the Beatles

How the Beatles continue to inspire the future of music

Ava Crawley, Eastside Community Editor November 24, 2024

Since 1959, the Annual Grammy Awards have been the biggest night in music, honoring memorable artists and their contributions to pop culture. While many changes have shaped the music industry over the past 67 years, the iconic gold-plated gramophone award...

Guitar art as shown in Eastside's November Issue

The cycle of music: the resurgence of shoegaze

Amelia Siegel, Online News Editor November 19, 2024

Shoegaze is a subgenre of alternative rock and indie music that first saw popularity in the ‘80s and ‘90s. The term “shoegaze” came from British music critics who made fun of how shoegaze musicians looked down at their guitar pedals while playing....

An example of a piano duet, where four hands are used to produce music instead of just two.

Every Musician Should Learn and Play a Duet

Chloe Ren, Eastside Staff June 9, 2024

My sister slaps my hand away from the keyboard. “You’re doing it wrong, look, it should be like this…” She says, playing my part. I try to keep myself from snapping back at her and sigh in frustration. We’re not even five pages into the piano...