Reviews
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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AOTW: “The Accelerationists” by: Underlined Passages 021926
Thursday, February 19th, 2026 by Ellie Walsh
AOTW: “The Accelerationists” by Underlined Passages
Reviewed by: Marley Lehmann ’28
Release Date: October 17th, 2025
Rating: 9/10
RIYL: Death Cab for Cutie, Slowdive, Jimmy Eat World
Review:
Underlined Passages is a small indie rock band that originated right here in Baltimore, Maryland, in 2014. Since then, they have worked with Mint 400 Records to create songs rooted in amazing guitar work and the same vibe as many popular 90s indie rock bands. Their music reflects, to me, the kind of music an older brother would listen to growing up; much like Deftones and Slowdive.
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SOTW: “Frequency of You” by Tone Rich 021726
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 by Ellie Walsh
SOTW: “Frequency of You” by Tone Rich
Reviewed by: Sylvia Gredzinski ’27
Release Date: February 13, 2026
Rating: 9/10
RIYL: Dua Lipa, Teddy Swims
Review:
“Frequency of You” by Tone Rich includes soft and relaxing vocals over an upbeat tune, creating a groovy track that makes you feel like dancing. The romantic lyrics symbolize how a deep and special connection with another can leave you feeling so in tune with them that the feeling can be described using the metaphor of being on the same frequency. These relatable lyrics, along with the rhythmic sound, create a flowing song that is easy to listen to.
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AOTW – “Red sky at morning” by h. pruz 021226
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
Reviewed by: Marley Lehmann ’28
Release Date: November 2025
Rating: 9.5/10
RIYL: Bon Iver, Adrienne Lenker, Fleet Foxes, Allison Ponthier
Review:
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 021026
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 ’29
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: “SABLE fABLE” by Bon Iver 121125
Thursday, December 11th, 2025 by Ellie Walsh
Here’s our final AOTW for the semester! Have a great winter break 🙂
ATOW: “SABLE fABLE” by Bon Iver
Review by: Jordan Sheckells ’28
Album released: April 11th, 2025
Rating: 9/10
RIYL: Fleet Foxes, James Blake, Dijon, The Tallest Man on Earth
Review: Bon Iver’s fifth studio album, “SABLE, fABLE” is nothing new from their previous work and have yet again met the quality standards that come with their past albums. Their new album SABLE, fABLE serves as an epilogue or ending to the band’s career and closing a chapter that has been around for more than a decade. I find that the album provides a great closing for the bands career and leaves fans with an accepted and good ending. (more…)
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SOTW: “Dang” by Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 by Ellie Walsh
Happy Holidays! Here’s the last song of the week for the fall 2025 semester!
Review by Marley Lehmann ’28
SOTW: “Dang” by Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Released: July 18, 2025
Rating: 8.5/10
RIYL: Mt. Joy, Royel Otis, Wet Leg
Rainbow Kitten Surprise is a band that combines genres such as indie rock, folk, and pop to create pieces with deep emotional lyricism. Fronted by singer Ela Melo, the band has created a reputation for creative live shows and songs that integrate vulnerability and an explosion of energy. “Dang” is their single released through Atlantic Records, and has truly stuck out to me as one of their more energetic pieces.
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SOTW- “Favorite Daughter” by Lorde
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 by Sophia Thornberg
Review written by Mia Ciccarelle ’29
SOTW: “Favorite Daughter” by Lorde
Release Date: June 27th, 2025
RIYL: Lana Del Ray, Florence and The Machine
Review: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor, aka, Lorde, is a New Zealand born singer songwriter. In 2009, Lorde signed to Universal Music Group at only 13 years old. She began her bright career with her project The Love Club EP in 2013. Featured on this was “Royals”, which became one of the best selling singles of all time. Her young age made these accomplishments even more astonishing. For example, she became the youngest artist to have a number one single on the Billboard charts, since 1987. The same year her EP was released, her first official studio album Pure Heroine also came out, followed by Melodrama in 2017, and Solar Power in 2021. Her fourth album, Virgin came out in June of 2025. She is now travelling with her Ultrasound World Tour.
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SOTW- “Flash” by 2hollis
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 by Sophia Thornberg
Review written by Jordan Sheckells ’28
Release Date: April 4, 2025
Rating: 8/10
RIYL: Nate Sib, Bladee, Jane Remover
Review: 2hollis began his music career in the early 2020s, quickly becoming a leading figure in the genre of hyperpop. With the genre hyperpop slowly gaining more attention around this time 2hollis fit right into the mold with others at the time. His style consisting of metallic sound design and suppressed vocals made it easy for 2hollis to establish a futuristic sound different from the usual sound within the genre. Known for his intense pace and frequent experimentation, his new album Star served as a development from his previous work.
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