American indie rock band Imagine Dragons released the single “Radioactive” as part of their debut studio album Night Visions. Reaching number one on the US Alternative Songs chart, this song easily appealed to both hard rockers and alternative pop fans. The track starts off with airy, mellow cords from lead guitarist Wayne Sermon only to be overpowered by Ben McKee’s loud bass thumping. Lyrics sang by Dan Reynolds depict an overall government rebellion theme. “This is it/ the apocalypse,” infer the government’s lack of willingness to listen to the voice of the people, and instead taking over in an absolutistic manner. “I’m waking up/ I feel it in my bones/ enough to make my system blow,” breaks down to a certain individual realizing the injustice and hopelessly trying to find a way to stop it. The track gained more popularity when used as the theme song for the new hit show on the National Geographic Channel, Inside Combat Rescue. Imagine Dragons will be performing at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney on March 19, 2013.
Imagine a new age
February 27, 2013
About the Contributor
Vivian Buenrostro, Co-Editor-in-Cheif
Senior Vivian Buenrostro is not only a writer for The Downey Legend online newspaper, but has also taken on the responsibility of Co-Editor-In-Chief. Having been a part of the newspaper staff since her sophomore year, she has experience with the different positions and has even held the positions of Arts and Entertainment Section Editor and Song of the Week Editor. “Newspaper has been one awesome ride these past three years,” Buenrostro said. “I’ve learned skills that are applicable to everything and anything.” Although Co-Editor-In-Chief is a tough and tedious job, Buenrostro is ready to take on the challenge. Throughout this year on staff she hopes to build a close bond with all of the staff members and have productive deadlines.
When she is not running the staff or writing stories, Buenrostro enjoys jogs around her neighborhood, making healthy shakes and other concoctions, or swimming in the waves at Huntington Beach. “Time doesn’t really exist when I’m in the ocean,” Buenrostro said. Buenrostro also loves live music; she has been to various concerts including Young the Giant, Arctic Monkeys, and Walk the Moon. Buenrostro plans to graduate and attend an out of state school far from California. “As much as I love Downey High,” Buenrostro said, “I can’t wait to go to college in a new environment.” While away at college she hopes to major in biology and medicine to start her path towards her career goal of being a doctor. Buenrostro aims to make her final year at Downey High School rewarding in both her academics and her position on The Downey Legend staff.