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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

"Les Miserables" Review: Tom Hooper Attempts To Destroy His Own Movie

“Les Miserables” Review: Tom Hooper Attempts To Destroy His Own Movie

By Wesley Emblidge Dec 25, 2012

Most bad films are, at their core, just poorly written. Even a great cast and director can’t save a mediocre script, but a good script can usually save a mediocre cast or director. However it seems...

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MAXIMUM VOLUME: Seniors Ryan Adams, Mitchel Wong and Matthew Tarantino (vocals/guitar, bass, and drums, respectively) perform “Aneurysm” by Nirvana at the band class concert.

Band Class Performs in Semester Concert

By Chris Yip Dec 16, 2012

The Tam Guitar and Percussion class performed in Caldwell Theater on December 6, showcasing music ranging from “ballads to rock songs,” according to senior Kel Mandigo-Stoba, one of the night’s...

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"One Direction" infection sweeps the U.S.

“One Direction” infection sweeps the U.S.

By Emma Boczek May 22, 2012

Yesterday’s pop music phenomenon, Bieber Fever, is now a thing of the past. Today, the epidemic that’s sweeping the world is One Direction infection. The British five-member boy-band called One Direction...

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FIRE BREATHING FISH: Empire of the Sun

Mini music reviews of royalty inspired artists

By Veronica Russel and Veronica Russel Apr 30, 2012

Rule the school and its airwaves with artists that remind one of a simpler time, a time when feudalism was still at its prime and a king and queen ruled over vast territories. Artists like King Charles,...

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Justin Bieber and Christmas Music: Two Wrongs That Don’t Make a Right

Justin Bieber and Christmas Music: Two Wrongs That Don’t Make a Right

By Sophie McGuinness Mar 1, 2012

Justin Bieber and Christmas music alone are poisons potent enough to kill even the brightest of moods, but Justin Bieber has really dropped the bomb with his Christmas special, “Under the Mistletoe,”...

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Q&A with Tam band Satellites Don’t Blink

Q&A with Tam band Satellites Don’t Blink

By Trevor Perelson Nov 23, 2011

Aggressive jazz funk and moshable acid jams are some of the ingredients that should be thrown into the description of one of Tam High's hidden musical treasures, Satellites Don’t Blink. This compilation...

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Bon Iver’s follow-up album appropriately titled “Bon Iver”

Bon Iver’s follow-up album appropriately titled “Bon Iver”

By Zoe Goldberg Sep 27, 2011

There is something almost intoxicating about Bon Iver’s music. I can’t tell if it’s the completely incomprehensible lyrics, or maybe the husky, yet lilting tone of Justin Vernon’s voice. It could...

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“I’m With You” brings back the Red Hot Chili Peppers

“I’m With You” brings back the Red Hot Chili Peppers

By William Choulos Sep 26, 2011

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have returned with a new album, “I’m With You,” and a new guitarist, Josh Klinghoffer. Having already sold over 65 million albums world wide, won seven Grammys and boasted...

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Foster the People debut with "Torches"

Foster the People debut with “Torches”

By Chris Henn Sep 5, 2011

Foster the People released "Torches" in May, their first full length album. On first listen it's instantly reminiscent of MGMT or Peter Bjorn and John with catchy lyrics, whistling, and straight danceable...

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Tam News Spring Playlist

Tam News Spring Playlist

Apr 4, 2011

“In For The Kill (Skrillex Remix)” - La Roux f. Skrillex - Need a song to make your friends of both sexes sing along at the top of their lungs? This remix of a La Roux classic combines the passion...

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Rapper Timbalias brings “lyrical skill” to Marin

Feb 9, 2011

The music industry hasn’t seen a distinguished rapper come out of Marin City since the great Tupac Shakur. Recently, many have complained that the rap game in the Bay Area has been lacking lyrical skill....

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