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Vivian Buenrostro, Co-Editor-in-Cheif
June 12, 2015

Psychedelic rock band, Cheers Elephant, released their single “Speak Think” on Apr. 7 2015, three years after their second album release, Like Wind Blows Fire, back in 2012. Having discovered the group at the Echo Park Rising music festival that took place in Los Angeles this past summer, I had been anticipating the release of new music. Seeing their performance at Echo Park Rising was much like falling in love at first sight. Their happy-go-lucky vibe contrasted with the musty, dark show room—much like their sound.

This track began with a bass-line melody accompanied by tambourine downbeats and handclaps. If the West Coast vibe wasn’t evident with the lead singer’s voice, the lyrics, “Time waiting/ Slow motion/ Ride Waves in/ The ocean” confirm it. Although the group has mastered a modern day beach boy sound, their Philadelphia street rock roots managed to surface with an instrument heavy soli fading away into a mellow melody. Contrasting light and dark tones in their music is a signature move for this group; perhaps that is the reason for the highly infectious tracks being produced. The band has released a second single titled “Airliner” as they continue to work on their fourth album.

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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.