Los Angeles native band Foster the People released their first album Torches in January 2011, with the track “Houdini”, which was released for a digital download on May 15, 2012. Foster the People is best known for their pop infused indie beats, making their songs very upbeat and catchy. So the MuchMusic Award nominated International Video “Houdini” is no surprise. The song talks about being a teenager and often wanting to withdraw from the world, as lead vocalist Mark Foster sings, “When I feel kinda bad and I’m all distressed/I’d pass it off on a better day.” Many teenagers have trouble handling the struggles of life, and lyricist Foster acknowledges that when he sings, “Sometimes I want to disappear,” which has an audible contrast from the bouncy synthesizing sounds. The band mostly reaches out to high school adolescents with this certain tune, and a few of their other songs as well, like “Helena Beat”. Torches was nominated for a Grammy for Best Alternative Album and at the Billboard Awards for Top Rock Album, but before signing to Startime International and reaching their ultimate goal of fame, Foster the People had a self named three-track EP. The band appeared at the festivals Coachella and at South by Southwest, which also helped them gain fans. Though Foster the People developed their fame through the bubbly melody of “Pumped Up Kicks”, they continue to deliver music many would enjoy listening to.
Disappearing act
May 22, 2012
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Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif
Being one of the returning members of The Downey Legend, senior Irene Luna takes pride in her recently acclaimed position as Editor-in-Chief. The ambitious student’s journey all started at the beginning of her sophomore year. Having an available spot for an elective, Luna was placed in the newly created newspaper class. Even though she started as a writer, the 10th grader worked her way up the ladder as Co-Arts & Entertainment Editor. The following year she was appointed Co-Editor-In-Chief, all the while being trained to achieve her current position. She has only the highest hopes for this year’s group of individuals.
“After the long process of picking out the different students, I have complete confidence in saying that the 2011-2012 newspaper group will achieve many goals which could not be achieved in the previous years,” Luna said.
When she’s not doing work for newspaper, you can find the Editor-in-Chief readily preparing herself for the future. Her experiences throughout high school have motivated Luna to study the field of Journalism as a probable career. Taking everything step by step, she hopes to attend the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. If that plan does not follow through, her second option would be attending a California State University.
Though schoolwork may be a big part of her life, Luna proves to be a diligent worker. Contrary to many teens, she values her family, friends, and education above all other things. As the school year brings a fresh start, this motivated individual is ready to take charge of The Downey Legend.