The SideStage Stars
- May 1
- 1 min read
by Isabelle Veloz
Every year before the headliners take over the West Lawn, WPSR brings out artists from both on and off campus to set the tone for an electrifying night. Here's who you should tune into.
For Opal is a New York based 90s inspired alternative rock band featuring a female lead singer. Their latest single, “Fatal Attraction” released in 2025. https://open.spotify.com/track/5631C1irkmhGmNPeyKp7av?si=jM5M3xPtSdaoSirStr6fPQ
Quiet Signal Of Devotion is a Purchase College based indie and rock inspired music artist. Their most recent album, “Gunk” was released in 2026. https://open.spotify.com/album/3OiXVQggcGBfKkXjkusXHU?si=0l17WgjbRm2lJSwEtIm6OQ
Cowtools is a Purchase College based artist inspired by country, folk, and blues music. Their most recent release is a single titled “Harvey”, released in 2025.
Nora Baier is a New York based singer and song writer blending 70s folk with 90s grunge and alternative. Her most recent release called “I’ll find a way to pay my fare”, released in 2026. https://open.spotify.com/album/216FGm3dQJg34j9NzxtmZR?si=EYIwjE3tTWiZBBQy9i4CuQ
Eli Shane is a New York based harpist and composer blending folk, chamber music, and avant-garde influences. His most recent release is a single titled “Handsome”, released in 2025. https://open.spotify.com/album/6HWFdOnt0A7oR5havZ3NH3?si=bW_kLEXpTjKobKn3bCWwLw
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