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Open Mic Night: October 6, 2023
Friday, October 6th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Come kick off Family Weekend with WLOY’s Open Mic Night! Join us on October 6th from 7-9 PM and let your inner rockstar shine. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just love to sing in the shower, this event is for you. So grab your mom, dad, siblings, or anyone else who wants to enjoy good music and great company, and head on over to Starbucks.
The event will be featured as “Decades Night,” perfect for all the parents on campus. Spin the turntable to pick a decade and select a song from that decade – Whether you want to get groovy with some music from the 70’s, or rock out to some early 2000’s, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We hope to see you all there!
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Volcano Chronicles Goes FM!
Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 by The Professor
We are sad to say that the great Volcano Chronicles show is leaving WLOY (hopefully temporarily) but we are also thrilled as to why. Daniel Jones, our host in Hawai’i, is moving it to a local Hawaiian FM station! You can now catch it on KNKR 96.1FM in Kohala on the big island of Hawai’i! Daniel worked very hard to build the show over three years and 134 episodes, starting with a Quarantine Takeover in July 2020. Along the way we got some fantastic artist interviews, great insights into nearly 50 years of playing live rock and meeting incredible musicians, and a ton of great music. With the horrible tragedy in Lahaina it makes sense for locals to support locals and we know that KNKR will be a great home for the show. Watch for updates as we expect more news on this soon. In the meanwhile MAHALO Daniel and Aloha for now.
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AOTW: JayWood – Grow On
Monday, September 4th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Album of the Week: JayWood – Grow On
Released: August 2023
Rate: 9/10
RIYL: The Breathing Room, Wax Machine, Niall Mutter, RHNO
JayWood, a Canadian artist who is recognized for his talents as a singer, songwriter, and producer, has gained popularity for creating a unique blend of low-key bedroom pop that incorporates various elements of jangling indie rock, R&B, psych, and funk. He started by independently releasing his 2019 LP, Time, out of his home base in Winnipeg, which soon led him to sign with Captured Tracks and release his highly acclaimed 2021 EP, Some Days. His musical style continued to evolve with his second album, Slingshot, in 2022, which showcased his diverse range of musical styles.
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The Prime: Pop Through The Ages (Electropop)
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Electropop
RIYL: Tove Lo, Empire of the Sun, Pet Shop Boys, Passion Pit
Electropop, or synthpop, rose to fame in the late 1970s as a subgenre of new wave pop music. It combined the electronic production techniques of disco and punk with the catchy beat and songwriting of pop music. In the 1980s, electropop evolved to include more dance-oriented beats, hitting the nightclub scene and becoming a staple of mainstream music.
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SOTW: Mikaela Davis – “Far From You”
Friday, August 11th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
Liz Kosik ’25
Song of the Week: Mikaela Davis – “Far From You”
Released: August 4, 2023
Rate: 8/10
RIYL: NOVA ONE, Liza Anne, River Whyless, Liz Cooper
Mikaela Davis is a talented musician who sings, writes songs, and plays multiple instruments, with her harp skills being a standout feature. Her music blends elements of folk, country-rock, and chamber pop to create some pretty textured pop songs. In the early 2010s, she gained attention for covering indie singer/songwriters with her harp, before moving on to create more complex arrangements for her original music. Her first album with a label, “Delivery”, was produced by John Congleton in 2018. Her newest album, “And Southern Star”, is largely self-produced and reflects a mix of modern indie, country, and folk-pop.
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Staff Picks: July
Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
WLOY loves nothing more than being able to share some of our favorite tracks with you guys. Let’s welcome August with July’s hottest hits as we present some monthly staff picks! (more…)
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Alumni Spotlight: Anthony Medina (2013)
Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
Anthony Medina, a graduate of Loyola University in 2013, reflects on his career, life, and time spent at Loyola. Medina shares some updates on his life while cherishing his WLOY days.
Q: Can you tell us about your show at WLOY? (name and theme, genre of music)
A: I co-hosted a show on WLOY with one of my best friends, Jeff Poulos AKA Dj Pool Party Poulos. We called the show Know Your Role after one of Dwayne “The
Rock” Johnson’s famous catchphrases from the late ’90s. I’ve always been a diehard professional wrestling fan and Jeff and I bonded over our love of some of the all-time greats. I actually think he came up with the name. We played classic rock and had gimmicks like top 5 lists and running jokes. And at the end of every show, we’d tell someone that needed to hear to know their role. All the bits and banter and promos were such a fun and creative outlet for us. But it was really just another excuse to spend time with my friend. And I think our friendship was the cohesive element of the show that made it work. People picked up on our connection and friendship and I think it made those who listened smile.
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SOTW: James & The Giants – “Bless This Mess”
Friday, August 4th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Song of the Week: James & The Giants – “Bless This Mess”
Released: June 30, 2023
Rate: 7/10
RIYL: Wooden Wand, My Morning Jacket, Strand of Oaks, Cass McCombs
Kill Rock Stars is excited to announce the release of James & The Giants’ self-titled album. This project represents the collaborative efforts of James Jackson Toth and his long-time partner Jarvis Taveniere, over the past four years. The album is a blend of newly written songs and ones from past decades, even featuring talented musicians from various eras associated with Wooden Wand. “James and The Giants” showcases a reflective and unintentional self-discovery journey, really exploring personal history to offer fresh perspectives on the memories they hold.
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The Prime: Pop Through The Ages (Pop-Punk)
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Pop-Punk
RIYL: Sum 41, The Offspring, Green Day, Avril Lavigne, Paramore
Pop-Punk emerged in the late 1970s as a fusion of punk-rock and pop music elements. It combines the rebellious, DIY ethos of punk with catchy melodies and accessible song structures found in pop music. The genre’s roots can be traced back to the early days of punk rock when bands like the Ramones and Buzzcocks were experimenting with pop hooks and shorter, more pop-like songs. However, it wasn’t until the 1990s that Pop-Punk truly came into its own and gained widespread popularity.
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SOTW: Alice Phoebe Lou – “Shelter”
Friday, July 28th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Song of the Week: Alice Phoebe Lou – “Shelter”
Released: March 2023
Rate: 8/10
RIYL: Faye Webster, Nico, Lucy Dacus, Alvvays, Haley Heynderickx
Alice Phoebe Lou is a singer-songwriter known for her soft vocals and resonant lyrics. Born and raised in the coastal town of Kommetjie, South Africa, Alice’s love for music began at a young age. Her adventurous spirit led her to Berlin, where she found creative freedom and a community of like-minded artists. (more…)
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