Sleigh Bells is back. Enough said.

February 21, 2012 • Mr. Jennings, Adviser  
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For the record, The Rampage‘s interest in Sleigh Bells goes back to 2008 when their first album Treats came out. That was back when you had to pay a whole FIFTY CENTS (!!!!!!!!!) for the pleasure of reading our work. Our favorite track back then was this one… Sleigh Bells blew our minds... Read more »

Sam’s Top Five Christmas Songs (This isn’t as lame as it sounds)

December 16, 2011 • Sam Pownell, Junior Writer  
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5. The Charlie Brown Theme This song is just really, really fun. If it wasn’t affiliated with the Christmas special it definitely wouldn’t be as popular as it is, but its quality deserves the attention regardless of what time of year it is.   4. Carol of the Bells – Trans Siberian Orchestra Starting... Read more »

A Thanksgiving helping of new music. Yummy.

November 23, 2011 • Mr. Jennings, Adviser  
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It’s been a while since we’ve given you any new music to listen to. I guess we got caught up in all of that levy business. A lot of good that did. Oh well, we’re still hopeful. You can always count on us to bring you the latest info. But do you know what else you can count on us for??... Read more »

Because movie trailers are people, too

October 20, 2011 • Mr. Jennings, Adviser  
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Yeah, I love music. But I love movies just as much. So here’s a look at some upcoming movies that I will definitely be checking out in the next few months and one that I promise to never watch again.  Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Spy movies are cool. They’re even cooler when they star a bunch... Read more »

Feel the nostalgia: The music of Real Estate

October 12, 2011 • Mr. Jennings, Adviser  
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Real Estate’s album Days debuts on October 18.  Driving without a destination. Windows down. Possibilities. Getting lost but not worried.   Riding bikes. Shimmery sun going down. Baseball gloves and dirty clothes. Nintendo. Freedom to roam.    Read More →

Sam loves music, too: Deastro

October 12, 2011 • Sam Pownell, Junior Writer  
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Have you ever found a band that reminds you why you enjoy music? Deastro does that for me. It’s a shame they’re not more popular. Their style is totally in right now. Deastro is an electronic indie band very similar to MGMT and Foster the People, but more raw and with lower vocals. I particularly... Read more »

A double dose of music: Stephen Malkmus and M83

October 5, 2011 • Mr. Jennings, Adviser  
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“Tigers” by Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks Stephen Malkmus used to be the lead singer of a band called Pavement. If you’ve never heard of Pavement, then you need to drop everything and listen to Pavement. Slanted and Enchanted is one of the great albums of the last 20 years. I highly recommend it.... Read more »

Fall Awesomeness – Bon Iver

September 27, 2011 • Mr. Jennings, Adviser  
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Bon Iver, which is the name of the band led by a guy from Wisconsin named Justin Vernon, are driving me crazy with how good they are. I was instantly a big fan of Bon Iver when their first album For Emma, Forever Ago came out in 2008. Most of the songs were quiet-ish, heartbreaky, mostly simple acoustic... Read more »

The Rampage Jampage is ready to rock

September 23, 2011 • Mr. Jennings, Adviser  
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Exactly ten years ago, I was starting my senior year in high school. I had slightly longer hair then, but that’s about the only difference that matters right now. That year, Beyonce was still lightin’ it up with Destiny’s Child, Jay-Z put out “Izzo (H.O.V.A.)” which was pretty much... Read more »