SOTW: Wilco – “Hot Sun”

Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

Song of The Week: Wilco – “Hot Sun”

Released: June 28, 2024

Rate: 7/10

RIYL: Simon and Garfunkel, The Kinks, Elliot Smith, The Velvet Underground 

Wilco, formed in 1994 by Jeff Tweedy, rose from the farewell of the alternative country group Uncle Tupelo. Over the years, they have evolved their sound through various line-up changes and experimental ventures, spanning genres from alt-country to avant-garde rock. Known for their critically acclaimed albums like “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot,” Wilco has cemented themselves as a pivotal force in the indie rock scene. Their musical journey is marked by a blend of personalized lyrics, heartfelt vocals, and a willingness to push the boundaries of their craft.

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SOTW: Edwin Raphael – “Have You Been Told?”

Friday, September 1st, 2023 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

Song of the Week: Edwin Raphael – “Have You Been Told?”

Released: March 2022

Rate: 8.5/10

RIYL: 6lack, The Paper Kites, Matt Maltese, Bon Iver, Novo Amor

Edwin Raphael is a singer-songwriter from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Growing up, he discovered his love for music and songwriting at a young age while listening to classic rock and pop albums. He started playing guitar at the age of 12 and eventually began writing his songs inspired by The Beatles, David Bowie, and Prince.

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SOTW: Computerwife – “You Make It Look So Easy”

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

Song of the Week: Computerwife – “You Make It Look So Easy”

Released: August 2023

Rate: 8/10

RIYL: Wyatt Smith, Fleeting Joys, Toner, Devilish Dear

Originating from New York City, Addie Warncke started Computerwife in 2018 during her time at university. Using SoundCloud as an outlet, Warncke compares her earlier music to a diary for her thoughts. In 2020, Addie released her favorite five songs as her debut EP, which led to a contract with Danger Collective Records, all thanks to the strength of her tracks. Computerwife’s music is truly fascinating and intricate, challenging the limits between analog and digital sound. By combining shoegaze, emo, and lo-fi noise pop, Computerwife speaks directly to young girls who feel unease with their identity in the age of digital media.

Computerwife’s “You Make It Look So Easy” perfectly aligns with the theme of Warncke’s music. This track showcases her coming back to herself, really nailing the purpose behind her sound. “You Make It Look So Easy” explores the relatability of our adoration turning into envy when admiring another. As we are constantly exposed to the lives of complete strangers, Warncke creates a relatively heavier and tense track, encapsulating the jealousy that is produced when wishing you had someone else’s life. I enjoy Computerwife’s music and definitely have a few of her tracks on my playlist. The message behind her discography is essential and can be highly influential when dangerously glorifying the appearance of another’s life.

Staff Picks: “Happy Girl” and “Hehehe”

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AOTW: Bennett Coast – “Where Are You Going?”

Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

Album of the Week: Bennett Coast – “Where Are You Going?”

Released: August 4, 2023

Rate: 10/10

RIYL: Dominic Fike, Ashes To Amber, Briston Maroney, ROLE MODEL, Day Wave 

Bennett Coast, an up-and-coming musician and filmmaker from Los Angeles, released his latest album, “Where Are You Going?” Born and raised in Northern California, the 22-year-old artist draws inspiration from the differences between youth and maturity and the constant flux of life. Bennett explores these themes, as well as the melancholy of leaving one’s hometown, in his self-taught musical and visual works. (more…)

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