Noelle Simonelli

Feb 21, 2024 | impact89fm.org | Noelle Simonelli

On Feb. 14, Maya Hawke announced the release date of her third album, Chaos Angel, and dropped the leading single: “Missing Out.” When you hear the name Maya Hawke, I’m sure the first thing you think of is Stranger Things or many of the other projects she’s been in. Or, you may think of her parents, Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman.

Dec 11, 2023 | impact89fm.org | Alex Jimenez-Vega |Robbie Sullivan |Noelle Simonelli

December 11, 2023 On Dec. 11, 1964, famous musician Sam Cooke was found dead in his Los Angeles motel room. Immediately, when talking about this case, it is important to mention the mysterious circumstances surrounding Cooke’s death. When police arrived at Hacienda Motel, they discovered that Cooke had died from a gunshot wound. They questioned the manager of the motel, Bertha Franklin, and she admitted to shooting Cooke in self-defense, but the story she told doesn’t quite add up.

Nov 20, 2023 | impact89fm.org | Robbie Sullivan |Noelle Simonelli |Ryan Beylerian |Liz Thomas

November 20, 2023 On Nov. 23, 1993, Snoop Doggy Dogg released his debut album, Doggystyle. This album is notable for being the first ever debut album to chart No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling over 800,000 copies in the first week alone. Now 30 years old, the album’s production endures as an exemplar of excellence. Snoop Dogg, as he is currently known, uses humor that has been heavily criticized for being filthy and unsophisticated.

Nov 7, 2023 | impact89fm.org | Noelle Simonelli

November 7, 2023 The world of hopeless romantics was taken by storm a mere couple of weeks ago as indie love ballad queens beabadoobee and Laufey announced they would be releasing a duet. Laufey and beabadoobee have been friends for a while now — admiring each other’s style and musical careers —, and fans have been desperate for a collaboration between the two unique personalities.

Nov 3, 2023 | impact89fm.org | Noelle Simonelli

When I purchased tickets for TV Girl months ago, I didn’t expect it to include a bonus stand-up comedy show. Following the release of their most recent album, Grapes Upon the Vine, TV Girl has been completely selling out shows, despite the gruesome reviews the album has received. Grapes Upon the Vine has been the worst-performing album from TV Girl — although I really don’t mind it — and lead singer Brad Petering is completely embracing it. Since the release of the album, fans have been split.