Music
AOTW: Flora Hibberd – Swirl
Thursday, January 16th, 2025 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Album of The Week: Flora Hibberd – Swirl
Release: January 17, 2025
Rate: 8/10
RIYL: Cate Le Bon, Deradoorian, Kate Bollinger
Flora Hibberd’s debut album, “Swirl,” is a thoughtful exploration of language, connection, and the spaces where meaning slips through. Based in Paris but originally from the UK, Hibberd draws on her experience as a translator to craft poetic, layered lyrics that blur the lines between French and English. Each of the album’s 11 tracks feels like a reflection on how we communicate, weaving together themes of hidden codes and fleeting moments of understanding.
The album showcases Hibberd’s range, with songs like “Remote Becoming Holy” offering a whiney yet affectionate vocal tone reminiscent of FKA Twigs. “Jesse” stands out with its sentimental lyrics, while “Code” leans into folk-inspired beats, creating a grounded yet expansive sound. Produced by Shane Leonard in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, “Swirl” feels intimate and deliberate, capturing Hibberd’s unique voice and vision. It’s an album that invites listeners to pause and reflect, rewarding them with layers of emotion.
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Open Mic Night: January 24
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 by Liz Kosik
Join WLOY for Open Mic Night on Wednesday, January 24th, from 7-9 PM at Starbucks! Whether you’re into music, poetry, or stand-up comedy, it’s your chance to share your talent. Not interested in performing? Stop by anyway and enjoy the show. Scan the QR code to register!
Save the date: WLOY’s Open Mic Night is happening Friday, January 24th, from 7-9 PM at Starbucks!
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On This Day: January 13
Monday, January 13th, 2025 by Liz Kosik
1. 1964: The Beatles released their first U.S. album, “Introducing… The Beatles.”
2. 1969: Elvis Presley recorded “Suspicious Minds,” his last U.S. No. 1 hit.
3. 1991: Madonna’s “Justify My Love” became her ninth U.S. No. 1 single.
4. 1978: The Police began recording their debut album “Outlandos d’Amour.”
5. 1985: The first Rock in Rio festival began, featuring Queen and Rod Stewart.
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On This Day: December 16
Monday, December 16th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1. 1893: Premiere of Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”) in New York City.
2. 1966: The Jimi Hendrix Experience releases debut single “Hey Joe” in the UK.
3. 1974: Mick Taylor announces his departure from The Rolling Stones.
4. 1976: Aerosmith performs at Madison Square Garden during their Rocks tour.
5. 1993: MTV airs Nirvana’s Unplugged performance.
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AOTW: Roe Kapara – Big Cigars and Satin Shorts
Thursday, December 12th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Isabelle Braudakis ’25
Album of The Week: Roe Kapara – Big Cigars and Satin Shorts
Released: August 23, 2024
Rate: 9/10
RIYL: Cage the Elephant, GroupLove, Weezer
Roe Kapara is a young singer based in Los Angeles. He moved from Nashville to California just before the pandemic and has been releasing music ever since. His music blends a modern swirl of indie rock, pop punk, and alternative and this is perfectly displayed on his latest album, “Big Cigars and Satin Shorts.” His vocals and feel of his music create a fun and exciting mood, keeping you on the edge of your seat as you prepare for the next song to play.
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On This Day: December 9
Monday, December 9th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1. 1963: The Beach Boys released “Little Saint Nick,” a classic holiday single.
2. 1964: John Coltrane recorded “A Love Supreme,” a landmark jazz album.
3. 1967: Jim Morrison was arrested onstage in New Haven, CT, during a Doors concert.
4. 1984: Michael Jackson announced his departure from The Jacksons during their final Victory Tour concert.
5. 1989: Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire” topped the Billboard Hot 100.
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SOTW: “Music Sounds Better with You” – CLUB NF Version ft. Neil Frances
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Isabelle Braudakis ’25
Song of The Week: “Music Sounds Better with You” – CLUB NF Version ft. Neil Frances
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On This Day: December 2
Monday, December 2nd, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1. 1883: Brahms‘ Symphony No. 3 debuted with the Vienna Philharmonic.
2. 1957: Sam Cooke’s “You Send Me” topped the Billboard chart.
3. 1964: Ringo Starr had his tonsils removed in London.
4. 1978: Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand’s “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” reached No. 1.
5. 1995: Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men’s “One Sweet Day” debuted at No. 1.
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AOTW: Ella Thompson – Ripple on the Wing
Thursday, November 21st, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Anabel Martin ’25
Album of The Week: Ella Thompson – Ripple on the Wing
Released: November 15th, 2024
Rate: 8/10
RIYL: Charlotte Day Wilson, Molly Lewis, Three Sacred Souls
Ella Thompson is a modern soul singer, her lyrics explore nostalgia, love, and self-realization. Her new album is driven by modern soul sounds with cinematic arrangements. She emphasized on an interview that her new album, “It’s about finding our place in both the microscopic and the universal. That’s what soul music means to me—songs of love, resistance, and shared humanity.”
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On This Day: November 19
Monday, November 18th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1. 1978: Billy Joel’s 52nd Street hit No. 1 on the U.S. album charts.
2. 1983: R.E.M. made their first international TV appearance on the UK show The Tube.
3. 1985: The Jesus and Mary Chain released their debut album “Psychocandy.”
4. 1993: Nirvana recorded their legendary MTV Unplugged performance in New York.
5. 1994: The Rolling Stones hosted the first live-streamed concert on the internet.
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