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The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

 An example of what a music streaming summary looks like. (Photo by Khushi Salgia)

Nobody Cares About Your Spotify Wrapped

Khushi Salgia, Staff Writer December 20, 2024

It’s December, which means holiday spirit in the air, last-minute Christmas shopping, spending time with loved ones, and, oh yeah, the release of Spotify Wrapped.  At the end of each year, music...

The artists that dominated and defined the cultural landscape of 2024. (Photo Illustration by Jose Herrera)

The 12 Best Albums of 2024: A Retrospective

Jose Herrera, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

The year 2024 was full of many unforgettable moments within the music space. 2024 was stacked with music releases back-to-back from some of the biggest artists in the world. From Taylor Swift’s record-breaking,...

In memory of Liam Payne’s legacy, who died Oct. 13 after falling from a balcony. (Photo Illustration by Abigail Harless)

Gen Z Mourns Death of Liam Payne Across the World

Abigail Harless, Staff Writer and Copy Editor December 8, 2024

It was a usual Wednesday on Oct. 13, the weather was beginning to cool off after a blistering summer and for college students, midterms were about to cause havoc. Everything seemed to be the norm, until...

The playlist has all the tunes you want to hear during the Halloween season. (Photo by Ilene Lao)

Songs to ignite your Halloween spirit and keep the celebration going all weekend long

Ilene Lao, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays of the year. Many people look forward to dressing up, getting candy or going to a spectacular Halloween bash. When people go out on Halloween, music is what...

Analog Banana entertains crowds on Oct. 18 at The Press club, a restaurant that doubles as a music venue in the evenings (Photo by William Forseth)

Review: ARC’s Analog Banana Perform at The Press Club

Will Forseth, Staff Writer and Chief Editor October 31, 2024

In recent times, well after the crow’s feet have landed upon my aging face, I went back to school to become a journalist. Part of my academic responsibilities in my first semester with the Current was...

 A bulletin board in the music building shows events and opportunities offered by the music department on September 26, 2024 (Photo by Khushi Salgia)

Inside the Symbiotic Relationship Between Students and Professors

Khushi Salgia, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

“The true beauty of music is that it connects people,” said Roy Ayers, an influential jazz musician known for pioneering jazz-funk music in the 1970s. This sentiment holds true here at American...

ARC music students form “Analogue Banana”

Will Forseth, Staff Writer May 14, 2024

Five music majors at American River College have come together to form a new band named “Analogue Banana.” On April 5, the band met in the ARC recording studio to record their first single “Runaway,”...

J. Cole released his fourth career mixtape, “Might Delete Later,” on April 5. (Photo courtesy of Interscope Records)

J. Cole’s “Might Delete Later” meets expectations

Joseph Bianchini, Opinion Editor May 6, 2024

On April 5, J. Cole shocked rap fans across the world with his surprise release of “Might Delete Later,” his fourth career mixtape and first music release since 2021.  Cole doesn’t drop music...

A new Idles release came out on February 16, 2024, with the band's release of its fifth studio album, “Tangk.” (Photo courtesy of Partisan Records)

Idles’ “Tangk” is an unexpected pull upon the heartstrings

Will Forseth, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

This past February saw the release of “Tangk” by U.K. rock band Idles to significant acclaim. Whatever momentum the band has been riding from its four previous studio releases seems to have not lost...

There are many instruments to pick up and learn, like guitars and piano. American River College has many to practice upon, including this one pictured in the music department on February 8, 2024. (Photo by Clifton Bullock III)

Music classes in college should be mandatory

Clifton L. Bullock, Staff Writer February 28, 2024

The majority of people love music as a form of relief, with it bringing life to the party and because of the melodies and lyrics. There are many genres such as K-pop, rap, classical, lofi, pop and many...

“Try That In a Small Town,” by Jason Aldean does no justice for country music. (Photo courtesy of BBR Music Group)

“Try That In a Small Town” is a cryptic condescension towards Black people

Shy Bell, A&C Editor December 14, 2023

Not too long ago, I was returning from the store down the street from my house. I was walking through my middle-class suburban neighborhood in Sacramento, California, when I peered to the left and something...

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