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Zachary Liss bio

Zachary Liss, Writer

Zachary Liss is a senior at HBHA and this is his second year on the RampageWired as a staff writer. He is currently involved in a variety of school sports, including soccer and basketball. In his free time he enjoys listening to music. Zachary is excited to write about a variety of music for the A&E section. 

All content by Zachary Liss
Thanks to everyone who helped me along the way and read my articles. This is my last one, and I hope you enjoy it! Image by Ellie Glickman.

Love and Passion: My Journey of Self-Discovery Through Music

Zachary Liss, Writer March 20, 2023

When I started getting into music, there were only a few types I enjoyed. I mostly listened to whatever was on the radio or what my dad played, which ended up usually being a rock band from the 70s or...

100 gecs: Online in the Most Absurd, Maximalist Way Possible

100 gecs: Online in the Most Absurd, Maximalist Way Possible

Zachary Liss, Writer February 21, 2023

“I never thought this voice effect would ever sound good in music, but they continue to prove me wrong with every song,” Evelyn Brand. 100 gecs is the title of hyperpop duo Laura Les and Dylan Brady...

Artist Spotlight: JPEGMAFIA’s Dark, Enigmatic, and Humorous World

Artist Spotlight: JPEGMAFIA’s Dark, Enigmatic, and Humorous World

Zachary Liss, Writer December 12, 2022

JPEGMAFIA, or Peggy for short, is a rapper and producer from Brooklyn, New York, and he has been making experimental music since he was young, which culminated in his unique skill to not only rap but also...

Carly Rae Jepsen experiments with new sounds in this album, one being disco.
Image from Wikimedia Commons.

Fast or slow? Carly Rae Jepsen’s Divisive New Album

Zachary Liss, Writer November 20, 2022

“Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen was one of the most prominent songs of the 2010s. With its infectious hook and tasteful string sections, the song instantly rose to the top of the charts. In 2012,...

‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)’ single disc, which some may have put on a record player to listen to the song. Image by Flickr.

Running Up The Charts: The Dreamy and Infectious Sound of Kate Bush

Zachary Liss, Writer October 28, 2022

“And if I only could, I’d make a deal with God, and I’d get him to swap our places…” If you’ve listened to radio or mainstream media then you’ve probably heard these lyrics before. The song...

Loud, Abrasive, and Peaceful: Black Dresses Are Back

Loud, Abrasive, and Peaceful: Black Dresses Are Back

Zachary Liss, Writer April 29, 2022

Black Dresses are a Canadian noise pop duo consisting of members Ada Rook (a.k.a. Crisis Sigil and Fallow), and Devi McCallion (a.k.a. Girls Rituals, Anarchy99, Mom, and many more). They formed in late...

The Great Return of the Rams Cafe

The Great Return of the Rams Cafe

Zachary Liss, Writer February 14, 2022

Image by Zachary Liss “Have a great day,” and “all right, have a great afternoon,” are two phrases that create a friendly environment at the Ram’s Cafe. However, for the past two years we...

The Start to an Exciting 2021 Basketball Season

The Start to an Exciting 2021 Basketball Season

Zachary Liss, Writer December 13, 2021

Image by Evelyn Brand 3...2...1...0… as the clock winds down, the triumphant players walk off the court with tired, smiling faces. They’ve done it, this is what they’ve been preparing for. Even...

The RETURN of two HBHA Alums: Slater Sousley and Stella Shapiro

The RETURN of two HBHA Alums: Slater Sousley and Stella Shapiro

Tali Gortenburg and Zachary Liss December 10, 2021

Beginning this year, there have been some changes in the art department. When Kelly Reichman was on medical leave, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy hired two substitutes to cover her classes, and they both...

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