Music
AOTW: “Leap!” by Emerson 111226
Thursday, November 12th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
AOTW: “Reviewed by: Marley Lehmann
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Rating: 8/10
RIYL: Florence Road, Lorde, Claire Rosinkranz, Lyn Lapid
Review:
Emerson is an incredible 19-year-old artist from New Zealand. She started writing songs at the age of 14 and even won the Smokefree Rockquest Solo-Duo Award back in 2024. Emerson’s music often revolves around the “pop” genre, however, her newly released album, “Leap!” has a mixture of indie-rock guitars, alternative pop beats, and even slow, almost ballad-like songs. The title for the album came from the fact that she started this project during a leap year and took a “leap of faith”. She hopes this album pushes listeners to do the same.
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Throwback Thursday: November 12th
Thursday, November 12th, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
Time for another Throwback Thursday! Let’s take a look at what happened on this day in music history…
November 12, 1931- Jean Sibelius and Fredrick Aston’s ballet Lady of Shalott premiered in London. Based on the poem written by Lord Alfred Tennyson, the ballet follows Lady of Shalott who is trapped in a tower and can only experience the real world through glimpses of her mirror.
November 12, 1973- Dimitri Shostakovich’s 14th String Quartet premiered in Leningrad. It was the last of his “Quartet of Quartets,” which were quartets dedicated to each original member of the Beethoven String Quartet.
November 12, 2011- The opera Silent Night by Kevin Puts opened at the Ordway Theater in St. Paul. This opera was inspired by the true events of the 1914 Christmas Truce and was the winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Music.
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SOTW: “hey boyyy” by Slayyyter 111026
Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
SOTW: “hey boyyy” by Slayyyter
Reviewed by: Sylvia J. Gredsinski ‘27
Release Date: November 6, 2026
Rating: 8/10
RIYL: Ayesha Erotica, Charli XCX, Kim Petras
Review:
Slayyyters “hey boyyy” dropped on November 6, and is part of the artists upcoming album titled wor$t man in america which is set to release December 4th of this year. This release was paired with a self-directed music video, depicting the artist going on romantic dates with a golden skeleton. The song describes the feeling of having a huge crush on someone, where the attraction becomes difficult to hide. Relatable to those overthinking the short interaction they had with someone they like. Slayyyter, born Catherine Grace Garner is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for her experimental pop sound, blending pieces of hyperpop, electronic music, and Y2K inspired pop.
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Upcoming: Vinyl Painting Open Mic
Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
WLOY is bringing back Vinyl Painting Open Mic by popular demand! Join us this Thursday, November 12 from 7-9 at the Starbucks Seating Area for a night of creativity, music and fun.
Come paint your own vinyl, perform a song, share poetry or comedy, or just hangout with friends. Last time, we saw so many creative vinyl designs and heard some amazing performances, and we can’t wait to see what everyone brings this time around. So grab your friends and head to Starbucks this Thursday!
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SOTW: “Flower In A Hurricane” by Justice, Tame Impala, SZA, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard 110226
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 by Allison Shulman
SOTW: “Flower In A Hurricane” by Justice, Tame Impala, SZA, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Reviewed by: Sylvia J. Gredsinski ‘27
Release Date: October 15, 2026
Rating: 8.5/10
RIYL: Kavinsky, SebastiAn, Boys Noize
Review:
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Radio show “Dead Air” airing new Halloween episode!
Friday, October 30th, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
WLOY radio show Dead Air will be airing a brand-new Halloween episode on Halloween night from 8 pm to 10 pm!
Show creator Terence Hannum has said that the first half of the episode will be filled with some recent horror soundtracks, starting with Ken Parsons and Edo von Breemen’s score for the movie Backrooms. There will also be music by contemporary composers like Alex G, known for his own indie music but recently scored Teenage Sex and Death a Camp Miasma. Terence will also focus on scores made by Jed Kurzel (Leviticus, The Babadook) and Hildur Gudnadottir (The Bone Temple, Bride).
The second half of the episode will focus more on older films scores by Goblin and their work with visionary director Dario Argento in chronological order, as well as some of Terence’s favorites like Fabio Frizzi and John Carpenter.
If you are going to be out trick-or-treating, hosting a Halloween party, or just relaxing at home make sure to tune in to this special Halloween episode of Dead Air here on WLOY!
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AOTW: “Angel” by Lizzy McAlpine 102926
Thursday, October 29th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
AOTW: “Angel” by Lizzy McAlpine
Reviewed by: Mia Ciccarelle ’29
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Rating: 8/10
RIYL: Phoebe Bridgers, Lana Del Rey, Gracie Abrams
Review:
Lizzy McAlpine, a Philadelphia-born singer-songwriter, is a staple of the modern indie-pop and folk scene. Born in 1999, McAlpine began making music in high school, and posting her work to social media platforms for music like Youtube and Soundcloud. After getting found by listeners through this media, McAlpine released her first album, “Give Me A Minute” in 2020. Later, in 2022, she released “Five Seconds Flat”. The album solidified her growing place in the music industry, as it was met with virality on Tiktok, with songs like “Ceilings”. In 2025, McAlpine made her broadway debut in Floyd Collins. Currently, she sits at 15 million monthly listeners, only growing after the release of her latest album, “Angel”.
McAlpine’s music is categorized by its melodic flow and heartwrenching lyrics.
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Throwback Thursday: October 29th
Thursday, October 29th, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
Time for another Throwback Thursday! Let’s see what happened on this day in music history…
October 29, 1787- The opera “Don Giovanni“, which has music composed by Mozart, premiered at the Estates Theatre in Prague. The opera is based on the legend of Don Juan and is a cautionary tale about the consequences of moral decay, crime, and an unchecked ego.
October 29, 1956- Greek-American soprano Maria Callas made her Metropolitan Opera debut in the title role of Belllini’s “Norma.” She would go onto become one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century.
October 29, 1982- Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson released the song “The Girl is Mine.” It peaked in the charts at #2 in the US and #9 in the UK.
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Throwback Thursday: October 22nd
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
Time for another Throwback Thursday! Let’s see what happened on this day in music history…..
October 22, 1881- The Boston Symphony Orchestra had its first concert at the Old Boston Music Hall, conducted by Georg Henschel.
October 22, 1883- The original New York Metropolitan Opera house opened with a performance of Charles Gounod’s Faust. It was located on 39th and Broadway in Manhattan. The opera moved to its current home in Lincoln Center in September 1966.
October 22, 1987- The 1987 Broadway revival of the musical Cabaret opened at the Imperial Theater and ran for 262 performances. This revival saw Joel Grey return to his role as Emcee and the replacement of the song “Sitting Pretty” with the “Money, Money” song that was originally written for the 1972 film adaptation.
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Throwback Thursday: October 15th
Thursday, October 15th, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
Time for another Throwback Thursday! Let’s see what happened on this day in music history…
October 15, 1955- The country music show Grand Ole Opry had its first TV broadcast in an hour-long live show by NBC.
October 15, 1973- Country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton released her single “Jolene.” It topped the country charts in both the US and Canada.
October 15, 1977- The band Earth, Wind & Fire released their single “Serpentine Fire” which became the Billboard Song of the Year in 1978.
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