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Jon Birondo '15

Jon attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Grand Prairie before attending Jesuit. He began writing for The Roundup his junior year, covering his main interests: movies and music. He now heads the Arts & Entertainment section as the Co-Editor. Aside from writing, Jon is a member of the drumline, plays a variety of instruments, and is currently working on a short film. Jon hopes to attend the University of Texas to have a career in the film production business. Jon also co-founded and helps run the music review site Pretty Neat Grooves with his friend Michael White. You can find it at prettyneatgrooves.com. His favorite band is Radiohead and his favorite movie is The Social Network. He lives with his parents, two younger siblings, and dog.

The Best Music of 2014

It's me! I'm back again, here to recap the year in music! You may remember my article last year, where I crowned Kanye West's...

Miles Teller and J.K Simmons shine in Whiplash

WATCH THE TRAILER BEFORE READING! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIP_gtjDtfE] Normally I don't say this with films, but believe the hype. Because Whiplash is not only an amazing film,...

AC/DC deliver the same thrills, but show no change on Rock Or Bust

AC/DC Rock Or Bust Album Review Albert/Columbia Records Released December 2, 2014 Genre: Hard Rock AC/DC is one of the most instantly recognizable bands out there today. The amount...

English Trio Alt-J Take a Less Compelling Turn on This Is All Yours

Alt J This Is All Yours Album Review Infectious Records Released September 22, 2014 Genre: Indie Pop, Experimental Rock, Folktronica, Indie Folk, Art Pop Listen:   English trio Alt-J are one...

Iceage Finds Beauty Amongst the Fury on Plowing Into The Field Of Love

Iceage Plowing Into The Field Of Love Album Review Matador Records Released October 7, 2014 Genre: Punk Rock, Noise Rock, Art Punk, Post-Punk, Gothic...

Flying Lotus explores the mysteries of death, and beyond, on You’re Dead!

Flying Lotus You're Dead! Album Review Warp Records Genre: Jazz Fusion, Experimental Electronica, Experimental Hip Hop, Nu Jazz, Neo Jazz, Psychedelic Jazz IDM, Wonky-Hop, Space Jazz,  Experimental-Futuristic-Jazz-Infused-Electronic-Magic Released:...

Interpol Make Their Grand Return to the Music Scene with El Pintor

Interpol El Pintor Album Review Matador Records Released September 9, 2014 Genre: Indie Rock, Post Punk Revival, Gloom Rock Interpol is undoubtedly in love with with New York City....

U2 Fails to Impress and Improve On Songs Of Innocence

U2 Songs Of Innocence Album Review Island Records Released September 9, 2014 Genre: Rock The "surprise album" has been a working concept over the past year, from Jay Z's...

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