New Releases
AOTW – “Red sky at morning” by h. pruz
Thursday, February 12th, 2026 by Ellie Walsh
Classes are back, and so is Album of the Week! Here’s the latest review:
AOTW: “Red sky at morning” by h. pruz
Review by: Marley Lehmann
Release Date: November 2025
Rating: 9.5/10
RIYL: Bon Iver, Adrienne Lenker, Fleet Foxes, Allison Ponthier
Hannah Pruzinsky, or h. pruz is a Queens-based singer and songwriter who focuses mainly on the genre of light indie-folk. In her most recent album, Red sky at morning, her vocals are very delicate, combined with the deep themes of the song. All of this, combined with the airy music following her voice, made me feel that it is the perfect album for these chilly but sunny days.
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SOTW: “Hotel California” by Joji
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 by Ellie Walsh
Here’s our second song of the week for the spring semester!
SOTW: “Hotel California” by Joji
Review by: Marley Lehmann ’28
Rating: 8/10
RIYL: The Japanese House, Sonder, Daniel Ceaser
Review:
Hotel California is the first full-length project that artist Joji has released under his independent label, Palace Creek. Joji has become very popular in the past following viral songs such as “SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK” and “Glimpse of Us” and is widely recognized for his emotional lyrics and tone. (more…)
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SOTW: “Wall of Sound” by Charli XCX
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 by Ellie Walsh
First Song of the Week for Spring Semester: Charli XCX’s “Wall of Sound” 🔊
Review by: Mia Ciccarelle
Released: January 16th, 2026
Rating: 9/10
RIYL: Lorde, Billie Eilish
Review:
Charlotte Aitchison, known by her stage name of Charli XCX, is an England born hyperpop artist. She began her journey with music at the age of 16, when she began posting her music on MySpace. After releasing a few albums and working on collaborations, Charli and her marketing genius struck gold with the release of her 2024 album, “brat”. The album became a symbol in pop culture, even leading the warm weather to be nicknamed “brat summer”. Charli XCX is known for her style and risky experimental tracks. At the start of 2026 she released her single, “Wall of Sound”, as a promotion for her upcoming movie, “The Moment” and new album “Wuthering Heights”.
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AOTW – “Chasing the Chimera” by Del Water Gap
Thursday, November 13th, 2025 by Ellie Walsh
Album Review By: Mia Ciccarelle ’29
AOTW: “Chasing The Chimera” by Del Water Gap
Released: November 7th, 2025
Rating: 7/10
RIYL: Dominick Fike, ROLE MODEL
Review: Del Water Gap is the stage name of Samuel Holden Jaffe. The Connecticut born singer, songwriter, and producer currently resides in Brooklyn, NY, where he moved in 2012 to attend the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU’s Tisch. In 2021, Jaffe released his debut self-titled album, “Del Water Gap”. Following the release of his album, Jaffe embarked on his first world tour. Since then, he has now released four more albums, with “Chasing the Chimera” being the most recent. He plans to tour with this album, beginning in January of 2026. In September of 2025, Jaffe released the track, “Marigolds” in preparation for his album’s release. “Marigolds”, as well as all of his other songs, are accompanied by a visualizer video on YouTube. These often are calming visuals or videos of the Jaffe in scenic places. They are not quite music videos but are very interesting videos that help create the natural tone of the album. Jaffe claims to speak inspiration from “romantic encounters and dimly lit rooms”. His music strongly encapsulates his emotions and illustrates relaxing scenery. (more…)
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AOTW- From The Pyre by The Last Dinner Party
Thursday, November 6th, 2025 by Sophia Thornberg
Review written by Jordan Sheckells ’28
AOTW– From The Pyre by The Last Dinner Party
Release Date: October 17th, 2025
Rating: 8/10
RIYL: Florence + The Machine, Lana Del Ray, Kate Bush, and The Last Shadow Puppets
Review:
The Last Dinner Party, an alternative pop group originating from London and composed of Abigail Morris (vocals), Lizzie Mayland (vocals, guitar), Emily Roberts (lead guitar), Georgia Davies (bass), and Aurora Nishevci (keyboards, vocals), released their debut single “Nothing Matters,” kicking off their stellar career in 2023. Since their first release, the group has captivated audiences with their dramatic vocals and cinematic sound. After releasing their critically acclaimed debut album, Prelude to Ecstasy (2024), as well as multiple singles within that time. Their new album, From the Pyre, is receiving amazing reviews from some of the largest music critics within the industry, including a rating of 9/10 from blog Northern Transmissions.
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SOTW- “Under The Moon” by Ari Lennox
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 by Sophia Thornberg
Review Written By Marley Lehmann ’28
SOTW- “Under the Moon” by Ari Lennox
Release Date: October 23rd, 2025
Rating: 9.5/10
RIYL: Solange, Janelle Monae, Erykah Badu, Jungle
Review:
Ari Lennox is an R&B/neo-soul artist who’s been making music since around 2012. She’s known for her smooth vocals and honest lyrics. After being part of Dreamville Records label for years, Ari is now working on her own with Interscope Records, and it shows – her sound is evolving in a very interesting way. “Under The Moon” is the second single from her recent album Vacancy, and it’s got a mysterious, romantic twist that dropped right in time for fall.
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SOTW- “Swoon” by Fickle Friends
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 by Ellie Walsh
Trick or treat yourself to some great music… It’s week two of Song of the Week!
Review by: Jordan Sheckells ’28
SOTW: “Swoon” by Fickle Friends
Released: February 28, 2025
Rating: 10/10
RIYL: The Japanese house, CHVRCHES, The Aces
Review: Fickle Friends, the indie-pop group originating from Brighton, East Sussex, England and made up of members Natassja Shiner (vocals, keyboard), Harry Herrington (bass, backing vocals), Sam Morris (drums) and Jack Wilson (keyboards) began their music careers as a group in 2014 with their single Swim. Since their first release in 2014 the group has released two albums You Are Someone Else (2018) and Are We Gonna Be Alright (2022), as well as multiple singles within that time. Their upcoming album which Swoon will be on is being released this year on November 7th, 2025.
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SOTW- “nah” by Khalid
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 by Ellie Walsh
Kicking off the week strong with our first SOTW of the semester!
Review by: Marley Lehmann ’28
SOTW: “nah” by Khalid
Released: October 10th, 2025
Rating: 9/10
Review: Khalid began his music career around 2016, blending RnB and pop with a more soulful style. His single entitled “Location” dropped before his high school graduation and became one of the top songs of the year. Khalid now has 4 studio albums, with his latest titled After the Sun Goes Down, which was released October of this year. He explores themes of self-acceptance, love, and freedom, especially in his song “nah”.
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AOTW: Will Stratton – Points of Origin
Thursday, April 17th, 2025 by Liz Kosik
by Fiona Galang ’27
Song of the Week: Will Stratton – Points of Origin
Released: March 7, 2025
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SOTW: “Am I Your Girl” – Peach Pit
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 by Liz Kosik
by Isabelle Braudakis ’25
Song of The Week: “Am I Your Girl” – Peach Pit
Released: April 4, 2025
Rate: 9/10
RIYL: The Backseat Lovers, Hippo Campus, Wallows
Indie pop darlings Peach Pit are back and better than ever with the release of the deluxe edition of From 2 to 3. This record leans into late night longing with the help of dreamy guitar textures and a band more confident than ever in their identity.
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