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On This Day: October 28

Monday, October 28th, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

1. 1978: KISS stars in “Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park,” making their acting debut.

2. 1996: The Beatles release “Anthology 3,” featuring rare recordings from their later years.

3. 2008: R.E.M. performs their final concert, closing a chapter in alternative rock history.

4. 1972: Brad Paisley, country music star, is born.

5. 2022: Jerry Lee Lewis, rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, passes away.

 



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On This Day: October 21

Monday, October 21st, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

1. 1976: Blue Öyster Cult released their album “Agents of Fortune” featuring “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper.”

2. 1983: Kiss appeared on MTV without their iconic makeup for the first time.

3. 1997: Elton John’s “Candle in the Wind 1997” tribute to Princess Diana reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

4. 2003: Amy Winehouse released her debut album “Frank” showcasing her jazz-influenced vocals.

5. 2016: Leonard Cohen released his final album “You Want It Darker” just weeks before his death.



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AOTW: Kate Bollinger – Songs From A Thousand Frames Of Mind

Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Fiona Galang ’27

Album of The Week: Kate BollingerSongs From A Thousand Frames Of Mind

Released: September 27, 2024

Rate: 9/10

RIYL: Blood Orange, Thee Scared Souls, Men I Trust

Kate Bollinger is an American folk singer-songwriter from Charlottesville, VA. She has released four EPs in her career, but Songs From A Thousand Frames Of Mind is her debut studio album. She’s performed at NPR’s World Cafe and is just now getting the fame she deserves.

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On This Day: October 14

Monday, October 14th, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

1. 1969: Motown Records released “Someday We’ll Be Together” by Diana Ross & the Supremes. Though promoted as the final Supremes song featuring Ross, she recorded the track solo without the other group members.

2. 1977: Bing Crosby, one of the most popular crooners of the 20th century, passed away at 74. His rendition of “White Christmas” remains the best-selling single of all time, with over 50 million copies sold.

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AOTW: Vitesse X – This Infinite

Thursday, October 10th, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Genevieve Torkornoo ’25

Album of The Week: Vitesse X This Infinite

Released: October 4, 2024

Rate:7/10

RIYL: Night Tapes, Mustafa, FKA Twigs

Vitesse X is a producer and DJ from New York City. Their recent full studio album, “This Infinite,” features an airy, nostalgic sound. Like many albums the title song “This Infinite” is not featured until the third song, thus allowing album songs like “Eternal” and “Spill” to shine.

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SOTW: Shakira – Soltera

Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 by Liz Kosik

Anabel Martin Llanusa ’25

Song of The Week: ShakiraSoltera

Released: October 8, 2024

Rate: 8.5/10

RIYL: Prince Royce, J Balvin, Danna Paola 

Soltera is a new song by the Colombian singersongwriter and dancer Shakira. She is known worldwide for her Latin Pop music and has won multiple U.S. chart awards, and Latin Grammys.

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On This Day: October 7

Monday, October 7th, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

1. 1957: American Bandstand’s first airing on ABC, helping bring rock ‘n’ roll to mainstream audience.

2. 1978: The Rolling Stones performed at the “Saturday Night Live” 4th season premiere.

3. 1982: Led Zeppelin’s posthumous album Coda was announced, following the death of drummer John Bonham.

4. 1996: Faith Hill’s It Matters to Me album was certified 3× Platinum in the U.S.

5. 2016: Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his contributions to music and songwriting.



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AOTW: The Rare Occasions – Through Moonshot Eyes

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Isabelle Braudakis ’25

Album of the Week: The Rare OccasionsThrough Moonshot Eyes

Released: September 13, 2024

Rate: 8/10

RIYL: Surf Curse, Yot Club, Joy Again, Vacations

The Rare Occasions are an LA based indie rock band that makes leave their impression on people with
their garage rock anthems and catchy vocal harmonies. Brian McLaughlin (singer) and Luke Imbusch
(drummer) began making music together in their early teen years. They were part of a band called The
Valar, which released 2 EPs and 1 album throughout the course of three years. Later when the two went
to college, the pair Jeremy Cohen (bassist), hence the beginning of The Rare Occasions. This band title
may seem familiar to some because their 2016 song “Notion” went absolutely viral on the social media
platform, TikTok. This track continues to make waves and is featured on Billboard’s alternative charts.

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Open Mic Night: October 4

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

Join WLOY for Open Mic Night this Friday, October 4th, from 7-9 PM at Starbucks! All forms of vocal talent are welcome including music, poetry, and stand-up comedy! Whether you have a great singing voice, a talent for spoken word, or some hilarious jokes to share, we want to see what you’ve got. Even if you’re not feeling up to performing, we’d love to see you in the audience.

Mark your calendars for WLOY’s Open Mic Night on Friday, October 4th from 7-9 PM in Starbucks!



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SOTW: Liam Benzvi – 2N4

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Fiona Galang ’26

Song of The Week: Liam Benzvi2N4

Released: September 27, 2024

Rate: 7/10

RIYL: Cal in Red, Pool Girl, Rex Orange County 

Liam Benzvi is an American singer-songwriter who is known for his shoegaze and dream pop music. He’s opened for artists like Harry Styles, Janelle Monae, and is slowly becoming more and more popular. His first EP, Amnesia, came out in 2019, but didn’t get nearly as much love as the one that just came out a few days ago.

“2N4” is my favorite song from his new album …And His Splash Band. A melodic song with soft instruments that can be listened to when you’re having a more relaxing day or you need something more upbeat, it fits both moods. This song is about personal reflection, connection, and vulnerability which is super relatable.



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