I Wanna Rock and Roll All Night and Study Everyday

April 10, 2018

Filed under Music, Showcase

The Beatles, Jimmy Hendricks, Nirvana, the Sex Pistols…all big names in the genre Rock ’n’ Roll.     The class will have the history of rock and roll from the 1920s to current times, tying the music to social issues at the time. The class is taught by El Modena’s Mr. Benner.     El Mod...

First Concert Nostalgia

Ashley Ramynke, Copy/Music Editor

March 28, 2018

Filed under Feature, Music, Showcase

Mr. Pena The Beatles Dodger Stadium 1966   Mr. Benner Alice Cooper L.A.’s Fabulous Forum 1973   Mr. Finn Jackson 5 MGM Grand 1974   Mrs. Davis Olivia Newton John Greek Theater 1974   Mr. Snyder Peter Frampton, Yes and Gary Wright JFK Stadium 197...

An Interview with Cowgirl Clue

Keegan Lamb and Revelstoke Sanz

February 20, 2018

Filed under Music, Showcase

Ashley Clue, also known as Cowgirl Clue, started her music career by djing under the name DJ Geniefactory. With her passion to constantly discover new music, but tiredness of playing other peoples’ music, Clue decided to start a name for her own music production. Her transition to producing was...

Bouncing Back to the Top

Natalia Huanosto, Front Editor

February 20, 2018

Filed under El Mo News, Music

After their successful 2017 season, in which they won ADLA Novice finals, the Vanguard Percussion Ensemble is back for their 2018 season, and they have even moved up a division.   This year, their indoor percussion show is called “Bounce.” It will include two movements and will be about t...

The 2018 Grammy Awards: Bruno Mars Wins Six Grammys

Ashley Ramynke, Copy/Music Editor

January 30, 2018

Filed under Music, Showcase

The 2018 Grammy Awards took place on January 28, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York City with host James Corden. Bruno Mars took home a staggering six Grammy Awards, including: Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best R&B Song, Best R&B Album, and Best R&B...

Lit Hits?

Ilaise Tamotuu

January 23, 2018

Filed under Humans of El Modena (HOEM), Music, Uncategorized

Ilaise Tamotuu Staff Writer   Saturday night was filled with memorable moments for all attending El Modena High School's A Night in Italy Homecoming. With the memorable moments comes the heart of the party that brings it all to life, the music.   In previous years, there has always bee...

The Greatest Album

Sophia Pracilio, Feature Editor

January 23, 2018

Filed under Feature, Music, Showcase

The film “The Greatest Showman” takes the audience on P.T. Barnum’s and his “oddities” rise to fame. His struggle with balancing facades, family, and finance, Carlyle’s conflicting feelings to Anne, and the journey of the unique performers entice viewers. At the box office, “The Great...

Dance Rules

Jenny Hamburg, Ads and Distribution Editor/ Photographer

January 23, 2018

Filed under Columns, Feature, Focus, FrontlineFeed, Music, Showcase

   Winter formal is coming up on February 3rd at Fête the Venue in Costa Mesa and there are a few important things students need to remember. When one arrives to the dance, one must show his/her student ID to be admitted. The doors will close 90 minutes after the dance has begun, and no students will...

Liam Payne in the Game

Aivi Allred, Photographer

January 23, 2018

Filed under Music

   After years of being in One Direction, Liam Payne has embarked on a solo career. Payne announced that his solo debut album will release in late January 2018. Payne, “not want[ing] to nail himself to one sound,” tells his fans to expect trap, pop, and urban type of music....

“Do You Have to Let it Linger?”

Scarlett Adams, Staff Writer

January 23, 2018

Filed under Music

Lead singer of “The Cranberries”, Dolores O’Riordan, died on Monday, January 15th 2018 Frontman of Irish rock band The Cranberries, Dolores O’Riordan, died at age 46 in London, England. Her cause of death is unknown and sudden, although it is a suspected suicide. Many fans have been reaching...

“South Side One Direction?”

Mia Gutierrez, Staff Writer

January 20, 2018

Filed under Music

       The 14-member boyband,  BROCKHAMPTON,  is made up of rappers, song writers  and visual artists. Founded in Texas by Clifford Ian Simpson, or better known as Kevin Abstract, at the age of 18 in 2015. Most of the members met on an online group chat named “KanyeToThe,” a...

Brian Fallon: Sleepwalking through the sounds of New Orleans

Ashley Ramynke, Copy/Music Editor

January 17, 2018

Filed under Music, Showcase

A raspy “hello” comes from the soulful voice of a man over a muffled phone. This former frontman of New Jersey based punk band The Gaslight Anthem, Brian Fallon, answers my call amongst a hurricane of press and a never ending cycle of band rehearsals, pending the release of his second solo LP “Sleepwalkers”...