BY MILES PREKOSKI Adam Daniel, who goes by his middle name, has returned from his major success with a new project that he calls an “EPLPMIXTAPEALBUM.” The project, titled “1.5,” features a…
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CHS band Goodword performing in community until members go to college
BY ATHENA FOSLER-BRAZIL Standing on a low stage at the end of a long rectangular room in the East Village Coffee Lounge in Monterey, TJ Sullinger, sporting a flannel and with dark…
Summer baking on the sweet side
BY ASHA JOHNSTON When thinking of summer, only one thought comes to mind: food. Whether you’re swimming in Antarctica or getting eaten by any of the 5,000 poisonous animals in Australia, all…
Local bands strum together creating a collective to support each others’ careers
BY BECCA GOREN Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” emerged as Kurt Cobain strung together power chords in the garage in the back of his house. Monterey County-based bands The Ajimas, Zealousy and…
Miranda and the Beat brings soulful tunes, spectacular live shows
BY ARCHER MICHAELS “We just want to rule the world,” Carmel High School alumna Miranda Zipse says about her band Miranda and the Beat. “Is that too much to ask?” Miranda…
Graduating photographer’s passion not strictly academic
BY QUINN SPOONER With Carmel High School’s 76th edition of the El Padre yearbook set to release in mid-May, senior Luke DePalatis wraps up his second year as chief editor of the…
Summer Music 2018: A perfect festival for every fan
BY ELLA FOSTER California Roots May 25-27 Monterey County Fairgrounds If you’re looking for a grand kick off to summer, this three-day reggae festival full of vendors, food trucks and, of…
George Ezra tops debut with shining sophomore effort
BY MILES PREKOSKI In 2014, George Ezra released the third top-selling album of the year. After a four-year drought, fans were left wondering if Ezra would release a sophomore album that could…
5 ways to travel this summer without going broke
BY JULIA SUDOL It’s the middle of June, the sun is shining, and, let me guess, you’re in your room scrolling through Instagram, drooling over the blue and white photos of Greece…
Sandpiper critic selects all-time must reads for summer
BY PETER ELLISON As the last installment of Peter’s Picks for the school year, I’ve decided to present a few of my all-time favorites to you. These aren’t new releases as I…