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McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

Messenger Mixtape Track 04: "Skeleton" by The Front Bottoms

Messenger Mixtape Track 04: “Skeleton” by The Front Bottoms

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor December 21, 2022

Off of their 2013 album “Talon of the Hawk,” “Skeleton” by alternative band The Front Bottoms is a loud, angst filled tirade about how unrequited love can chew at and hollow someone out,...

Last week, 88rising and Warner Records released "Smithereens," the third studio album by Japanese singer-songwriter Joji.

Review: Had to learn to let go

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 11, 2022

Joji has been on the rise for the past few years, thriving in the ever burgeoning alternative pop music scene. Releases like “Ballads 1” and “Nectar” show his natural talent at making dark,...

Released on April 1, "Unlimited Love" is the 12th studio album by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Review: Unlimited run time

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor April 8, 2022

The Red Hot Chili Peppers rose to fame in the 80s, and were one of the first bands to mix tones of funk and rock. Some of their biggest hits include “Under the Bridge” released in 1991 and “Califorication”...

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