Ben McCullough

"Music is the language of the soul. We as humans share the commonality that every day, we live our lives through our own pair of eyes. No matter your race, we all take in the world around us in some way, internalizing the experiences that make us who we are."

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"Surface Noise" is packed full of piercing guitar solos, fierce power-riffs and breakdowns of almighty stature: all things necessary to stand out amongst the plethora of heavy bands in today's scene.

★★★★★

The only thing Earl Sweatshirt fans really could have asked for were some rap songs, yet they received so much more.

★★★★

After listening through “Dark Days Ahead,” I was ready to listen to all that Iron Reagan had to offer.

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The melodies and riffs on “Anthem of the Peaceful Army” may lack authenticity, but luckily, the skilled young artists have plenty of time to refine their sound and draw inspiration from their own hearts and souls.

I believe music is one of the best outlets to promote a specific type of culture, and “Suburbia” strengthened my ability to stay true to myself and the ones I love.

Since the age of four, graphic designer Danielle Shearer has utilized her creative mind and her natural gravitation toward the arts to carve out her own place in the industry.

 The dedication of each band member is apparent upon listening through “Proper Dose.” The Story So Far proves they are continuously learning and working to create as rich and wholesome of a product as possible.

The feeling of community and joy was felt by all in attendance of the 2018 Highland Games, whether you were a native of Edinboro or a first-time games goer. This list of the five best Highland Games events will allow you to reminisce on your time spent at the festival.