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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.

Rave Tapes (by Mogwai) Album Review

Mogwai Rave Tapes Album Review Sub Pop Records Released January 20, 2014 Genre: Post Rock, Progressive Rock, Electronic Rock *For those new to the post-rock genre, the concept is...

“Wig Out At Jagbags” Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks Album Review

Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks Wig Out At Jagbags Album Review Matador Records/Domino Records Released January 7, 2014 Genre: Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Psychedelic Rock Thom Yorke never made...

A Classical Approach To Music: A Look Into the Ursuline Jesuit Chamber Orchestra

Standing at attention and resolute in the cold wind, the Jesuit Ursuline Ranger Band members undertake their daily practice in Postell Stadium for their...

The Best Albums of 2013

2013, a monumental year indeed. We witnessed the downfall of Blockbuster, the evolution of Miley Cyrus, the craziness of the Harlem Shake, the selection...

“Shangri La” Jake Bugg Album Review

  Jake Bugg Shangri La Album Review Mercury (U.K), Island (U.S) Records Released November 18, 2013 Genre: Indie Rock, Alternative Country, Blues Rock There are a lot of expectations put...

“Lousy with Sylvianbriar” Of Montreal Album Review

  Of Montreal Lousy with Sylvianbriar Album Review Polyvinyl Records Released October 8, 2013 Genre: Indie Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Folk Rock, Indie Folk Psychedelic pop/folk outfit Of Montreal...

“Psychic” Darkside Album Review

Darkside Psychic Album Review Matador/Other People Records Released October 4, 2013 Genre: Ambient, Electronica,  (Subtle) Rock, Microhouse Michael White said it best in his  Disclosure review for Pretty Neat...

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