Reviews
SOTW: “Broken Record” by Alemeda 041426
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
SOTW: “Broken Record” by Alemeda
Reviewed by: Mia Ciccarelle ‘29
Release date: February 20th, 2026
Rating: 7/10
Review:
Rahema Shifa Alameda is an emerging alternative rock artist, born 1999 in Ethiopia. She was raised in Phoenix, Arizona, to strict parents who were very stern about the music she listened to. (more…)
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AOTW: “Oblivion” by Alice Phoebe Lou 040926
Thursday, April 9th, 2026 by Ellie Walsh
AOTW: “Oblivion” by Alice Phoebe Lou
Reviewed by: Marley Lehmann ’28
Release Date: October 2025
Rating: 9/10
RIYL: Clairo, Phoebe Bridgers, Laufey, Faye Webster
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SOTW: “Please Follow” by Del Water Gap 040726
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
SOTW: “Please Follow” by Del Water Gap
Reviewed by: Sylvia J. Gredzinski ‘27
Release date: November 7th, 2025
Rating: 9/10
RIYL: Mt. Joy, Hippo Campus, Adam Melchor
Review:
Del Water Gap is the solo music project of artist Samuel Holden Jaffe, who falls in the indie pop genre and is known for his emotional and introspective sound. Jaffe was born in 1993, growing up in rural Connecticut, then moving to New York City to study music production at NYU. This was where he started Del Water Gap, which initially began as a group band, but later evolved into a solo act with Jaffe in the center of it all. His music focuses on themes like love, relationships, and personal growth, saying his music is inspired by “romantic encounters and dimly lit rooms”. Del Water Gap gained attention back in 2020 with his song “Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat” and has released multiple albums since like Del Water Gap (2021) and I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet (2023). (more…)
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SOTW: “Somehow” by Hudson Freeman & The Bedroomer 033126
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 by Ellie Walsh
SOTW: “Somehow” by Hudson Freeman, The Bedroomer
Reviewed by: Ciara McKeon ’28
Released date: March 27th, 2026
RIYL: Racing Mount Pleasant, Truman Sinclair, Men I trust
Review:
“Somehow” by Hudson Freeman is one of those softer indie tracks that leans more into atmosphere than big, standout moments. It fits into that wave of bedroom pop/lo-fi indie, where the focus is more on feeling than polish. Freeman really embraces that stripped-back, personal sound, and it gives the song a kind of quiet honesty that’s easy to connect with. (more…)
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Concert Review: Little Lungs 031226
Monday, March 30th, 2026 by The Professor
By Sylvia Gredzinski (’27)
On March 12, I had the pleasure of attending Little Lungs‘ album release tour at the Ottobar, here in Baltimore. The show began at 8pm so my friend Eileen and I made sure to get there a little bit earlier so we didn’t miss anything. The first thing I noticed was how cool the venue was. I had never been to Ottobar, so walking in I was already excited. As soon as you walk in there is the main stage to your right, when you continue walking forward, to your right there is also a staircase that leads to the balcony where seating is offered to watch the bands play from above. Proceeding forward there is a big open space which people use to congregate since there is more seating, and a bar area, along with a photo booth which I was thrilled with. Obviously we made use of it since two photo strips were only $4, a pretty fantastic price in this day and age. (more…)
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SOTW: “What You Need” by Tems 032426
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 by Ellie Walsh
SOTW: “What You Need” by Tems
Reviewed by: Marley Lehmann ’28
Released Date: November 21st, 2025
Rating: 9.5/10
RIYL: Brent Faiyaz, Sonder, SZA
Review:
Tems is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, record producer, and Grammy winner who blends genres like alternative R&B, hip-hop, and afrobeats to create soulful and meaningful songs. Her most recent album, Love Is A Kingdom, includes the single “What You Need”. This track highlights a soft percussion backing her calming vocals that adds more emotion to the already passionate lyrics. “What You Need” talks about topics such as longing and wanting to be chosen. The more you listen to it, the deeper the lyrics can hit. (more…)
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AOTW: Wuthering Heights by Charli XCX 031226
Sunday, March 15th, 2026 by Ellie Walsh
AOTW: Wuthering Heights by Charli XCX
Reviewed by: Mia Ciccarelle ’29
Released: February 13th, 2026
Rating: 7/10
RIYL: Lorde, Lana Del Ray
Review:
Charli XCX (Born Charlotte Aitchison) is an experimental hyperpop artist from Cambridge, England. This February, she released her ninth album titled “Wuthering Heights”. Charli was asked to write a song for the soundtrack of the movie with the same name, and she went above and beyond by creating a whole album. The album shares similarities with her other works, but shows a new side of her artistry. Most of her music is made for dancing and clubbing, while the songs on this album are much darker and dramatic.
The tone of the album is very ethereal and immersive. String instruments are used heavily throughout the album to create a gothic feel and the use of crescendo makes the music feel closer and therefore more immersive. For example, “Eyes of the World” off of the album, is introduced with a beautiful instrumental which builds and draws the listener in. The song, along with others on the album, are very vulnerable and emotional, although being a soundtrack. Additionally, Charli included songs like “Open Up” which acts as an interlude, and does a great job setting the ominous tone for the rest of the album. Although the album has a darker tone than her previous works, her personal style definitely still shines through, with her hyperpop side coming out slightly in songs like “Dying for You”. The album is perfect to listen to during thunderstorms and is overall a great listen.
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SOTW: “Victim of Luck” by Metric 031026
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 by Ellie Walsh
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AOTW: “At Home In My Mind” by Ellur 022626
Thursday, February 26th, 2026 by Ellie Walsh
AOTW: “At Home In My Mind” by Ellur
Reviewed by: Sylvia J. Gredzinski ‘27
Release Date: February 6, 2026
Rating: 9/10
RIYL: Phoebe Bridgers, Mitski, Florence + The Machine
Review:
Ellur is a singer-songwriter from Halifax, England. Before pursuing a full-time music career, she worked multiple jobs while playing cover sets in local pubs on weekends. Her first single was released in early January and is called “Reflection”. Since then, she has released multiple songs like “God Help Me Now” and “Satellites” with her first released album being “At Home In My Mind”. She has played two headlining acts and performed in festivals like Latitude and Leeds Festival. Her music style is described as indie pop, while she takes inspiration from artists like Adele, Coldplay, and Radiohead, among others.
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SOTW: “Your Favorite Toy” by Foo Fighters 022426
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 by Ellie Walsh
Midterm Week SOTW: “Your Favorite Toy” by Foo Fighters
Reviewed by: Mia Ciccarelle ’29
Released: February 19th, 2026
Rating: 7/10
RIYL: Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Green Day
Review:
The Foo Fighters are a rock and roll band and project created by Dave Grohl after Nirvana disbanded in 1994. At the release of their first self-titled album, Grohl was the only member and played every instrument himself on the recording. Foo Fighters are known for their authentic energy and intense music that draws the listener in. Additionally, the band has a large personality, and passion for their work. They have gone outside the box and released not only a documentary about the forming of the band, but also a comedic-horror film about themselves.
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