Top 10 albums of the 2010s
Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2020
The 2010s was quite an interesting time for music. It was the decade where music streaming had taken over the industry. No longer are we forced to hear our favorite songs on the radio or purchase albums (even though dorks like me still do) when we can listen to everything with just a few clicks or taps. Th...
Winter tunes to cheer you up
Lamis Alnatafgi, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2019
Chicago weather never fails to treat us poorly every winter season. From having to stay indoors during the day to freezing temperatures that will get worse as the evening progresses. A good way to enjoy this winter season is listening to the list of songs that are perfect for chilly weather I believe wi...
Kanye West gets Biblical on “Jesus is King”
Jack Ging, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2019
On Friday, Oct. 25, Chicago-born artist Kanye West released his ninth solo album “Jesus is King”. Exactly as the title implies, this album is made up of several religious songs. The record was initially teased in late 2018 under the name “Yandhi”, with a release date slated for September of that y...
A Showcase of the school’s local talent
Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2019
Seniors Luke Moran and George Boddicker have been recording music together since eighth grade, forming the band “Stuff That Doesn’t Work” in 2016. They released a couple of singles and an album that was recorded in one day. Four years later they find new challenges to overcome so they can continu...
TOOL releases long-awaited “Fear Inoculum” to mixed reviews
Jack Ging, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
September 23, 2019
Legendary alternative metal band TOOL has finally returned with its infamously belated fifth album, released on Aug. 30. In the 13 years of studio silence between this record and their last, much about the music industry has changed. Most notably, music has become predominantly distributed via monthly subscri...
Songs to Listen to in Spring
Lana Jawich, Thea Sankari, Section Editor, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2019
As winter days have ended, the warmer, happier nature of spring has arrived, and music plays a significant role in that. To celebrate the new season, Devils’ Advocate put together a spring playlist filled with light-hearted and feel good songs for you to listen to as you push through to the coming ...
The Jonas Brothers return with hit single “Sucker”
Brandon Belgrad, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2019
Our generation’s favorite Disney band, the Jonas Brothers, just released their long-awaited single “Sucker” on Friday, March 1. After having taken a five-year break, the Jonas Brothers have stormed the music scene, taking back what is rightfully theirs. In the summer of 2008, the Jonas Brother...
Best songs to listen to this holiday season
Brandon Belgrad, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2018
The holiday season is here, and we’ve created a playlist of twelve songs for you to enjoy. They range from old classics like “Let it snow” to newer hits such as Justin Bieber's “Mistletoe”. “In order to get into the holiday spirit I need to listen to Christmas music,” said Ryan Katic...
October playlist
Leah Stevens, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chef, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2018
The changing of the seasons brings a lot of things: warmer clothes, colorful leaves, and for many, a change in music taste. With the shifting weather music tends to shift from energetic to calm and reflexive. “I feel like in the summer I’m always listening to songs that hype me, like radio pop songs or rap,” said Hannah Eichelman, seni...
Lil Wayne releases long awaited new album
Brandon Belgrad, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2018
Lil Wayne released "Tha Carter V", his 12th studio album, on Friday, Sept. 28. Lil Wayne is known for his wordplay, as well as influencing the new generation of rap artists. His career started in 1991 at the age of 9, when he was discovered and signed by Cash Money Records and since then he has re...