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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo released driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) on March 25 on Disney+. The film encapsulates the creation process behind Rodrigo’s debut album SOUR, which was released last year.

Rodrigo bares heart and soul in driving home 2 u

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor May 5, 2022

Catapulted into fame after her hit single “drivers license,” singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo went from being the intimately recognizable star of Nickelodeon's Bizaardvark to an international pop sensation...

Singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran released his latest album,=, on Oct. 29. The Sidekick communications manager Varshitha Korrapolu writes about how the album portrays different stages of his life through deep and meaningful lyrics.

Sheeran traveling through stages of life in latest album

Varshitha Korrapolu, Communications Manager December 6, 2021

As I stream English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran’s new album =, I resonate with the sense of maturity conveyed in the music even though I have not experienced the same life events as Sheeran. It is almost...

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Emily Elbert is playing with Harry Styles and Jenny Lewis on Love On Tour. Elbert was a junior at Coppell High School when she released her first album, Bright Side, in 2006.

Elbert shooting for music stardom

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor September 20, 2021

Lost in the music, her fingers pick the guitar strings independently of her mind, as naturally as if she was born with an instrument in her hand and a melody in her head. Since graduating from Coppell...

Seventeen’s third studio album, An Ode, released Sept. 16. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Claire Clements gives a glimpse into her opinion on the album.

“An Ode” gives Seventeen new reputation in latest album

Claire Clements, Executive Editorial Page Editor September 28, 2019

On Sept. 16, K-Pop group Seventeen released its  third full album, An Ode. The album, preceded by weeks of anticipation following the release of its digital single, “Hit” on Aug. 5, broke numerous...

Taylor Swift released her long-awaited album Reputation on Nov. 10. According to Nielsen Music, it sold 1.05 million copies in the United States in its first four days, already making it the biggest selling album of 2017.

‘Reputation’ review: Well worth the wait

Anthony Cesario, Staff Writer November 27, 2017

Over the years, Taylor Swift has been America’s sweetheart, gaining the adoration of millions of people as she transcended the genres of country and pop music with appeal to all ages. That’s why it...

Sia reclaims the stage with “This Is Acting”

Sia reclaims the stage with “This Is Acting”

Elena Gillis, Staff Writer March 8, 2016

From the first glance, Australian born artist Sia Furler (mononymously known as “Sia”) is different. In every instance, she appears with creative ways to cover her face. She is known for penning the...

Kelley revs up with “The Driver”

Kelley revs up with “The Driver”

Elena Gillis, Staff Writer March 1, 2016

It is safe to say that newly solo artist Charles Kelley is best known for his continuing contribution to the band Lady Antebellum, which also consists of singer Hillary Scott and guitarist Dave Haywood....

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Platten releases new album with big intentions, falls short of her goal

Elena Gillis, Staff Writer January 27, 2016

In the past year, Rachel Platten has gone from a struggling singer-songwriter to an international star. Her recent hit “Fight Song” got all the way up to number one on Billboard’s Adult Top 40 and...

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Coldplay releases new album, “A Head Full of Dreams”, bringing color to sound

December 9, 2015

By Gracie Blackwell Staff Writer @graciebwell   A year and a half has passed since the release of “Ghost Stories” and Coldplay is back with its seventh, and potentially last, album “A...

Graphic by Rachel Buigas-Lopez

Sheeran surprises fans with alternate album “X (Wembley Edition)”

Elena Gillis, Staff Writer November 22, 2015

by Elena Gillis Staff Writer @elenamg24 Ed Sheeran is known for his for heartfelt ballads filled with emotional lyrics, and the newly released X (Wembley Edition) is no exception. The album consists...

Howard goes through evolution in second album

October 29, 2014

By Shruthika Pochampally Staff Writer @shruthreddy I first discovered Ben Howard my sophomore year of high school. The melodious tunes of the Burgh Island EP has had me hooked since my first listen. Since,...

Mind over Matter to captivate minds of fans

January 27, 2014

By Shruthika Pochampally Staff Writer The release of Young the Giant’s sophomore album, Mind over Matter, was a highly anticipated event until Tuesday, when it was finally revealed to avid fans and...

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