Reviews

Top 20 Tracks 2.2.14

Thursday, February 6th, 2014 by WLOY Staff

Our Top 20 this week remains similar to the last, with Broken Bells still sitting atop the chart, after releasing After The Disco, their second studio album, earlier this week. New additions to the list include tracks by Waxahatchee, The Jezabels, and Death Vessel. Check in every week for an updated list of our favorite tracks at WLOY.
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What Is The WLOY Staff Listening To?

Friday, January 31st, 2014 by WLOY Staff

Kat O’Brien – Lorde – “Team” – Pure Heroine – [itunes link=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/team/id703590196?i=703590286&uo=4″ title=”Itunes”]

The world’s new favorite New Zealander, Lorde, has been topping charts internationally with her first album, Pure Heroine. Although her first single, Royals, is arguably her most popular, I would say that her song “Team” deserves equal or more praise. Give it a listen and your ears are almost guaranteed to enjoy.

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What Were We Listening To On Our Snow Day?

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014 by WLOY Staff

Rachel Stoczko- The Staves – Dead & Born & Grown & Live – [itunes link=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/facing-west/id617729932?uo=4″ title=”Itunes”]

The singing sister trio graces our ears with beautiful harmonies and sweet lyrics that are sure to make a lasting impression. Their vocals shine on every track and the folky sound is great on every song. This re-release of their debut album features 6 live tracks for your listening pleasure.
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Staff Picks: Dries’ Best Albums of 2013

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 by WLOY Staff

Blood Orange – Cupid Deluxe – [itunes link=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/youre-not-good-enough/id716767448?uo=4″ title=”Itunes”]

With his sophomore release, Blood Orange delivered an absolute masterpiece. The R&B meets disco groove of the album immediately captured me and drew me in. From the first track, “Chamkay”, to the closing, “Time Will Tell”, the album keeps the listener guessing, weaving in and out of multiple genres it gets almost anybody on their feet and dancing.

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What Are We Listening To This Week?

Thursday, November 21st, 2013 by WLOY Staff

Kelly Burchard – The Neighbourhood – I Love You

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While their album came out earlier this year, The Neighbourbood’s I Love You is just now making its way into my Top 25 Most Played iTunes playlist. Their motley crew of electric, hip-hop and indie rock sound is something that is hard not to like. All the tracks on I Love You flow into each other so smoothly, and while this isn’t necessarily the album that makes you want to get up and dance, it is definitely worth a listen to, if you haven’t already.

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Review: Tunnel Vision – Little Daylight

Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 by WLOY Staff

Tunnel Vison

Little Daylight

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Grade: B+

Indie pop band Little Daylight, released their EP “Tunnel Vision.” The New York based artist’s EP is a easy listen- combining synthesizers, grandeur drums and light vocals. (more…)

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Blood Orange Releases Sophomore Album “Cupid Deluxe”

Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 by WLOY Staff

Blood Orange – Cupid Deluxe

Letter Grade: A

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Today Dev Hynes aka Blood Orange released his sophomore album, Cupid Deluxe, world wide via Domino Records. Opening with the lead singles, “Chamkay” and “You’re Not Good Enough”, the album draws you in and sets you up to be blown away by the third track “Uncle Ace”, possibly the pinnacle of Dev Hynes’ young song writing career.
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What Albums Are We Listening To This Week?

Thursday, November 14th, 2013 by WLOY Staff

Kait Connaughton – Beach House – Bloom

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By no means is Bloom a new release, but it is by far one of my most listened to albums in recent memory. Boasting the emerging ethereal/dream pop genre, Baltimore’s very own Beach House transcend the musical experience via their use of synthesized instruments and deep, emotion-fueled, whispering female vocals. Pick up this album and change your music listening experience; you won’t regret it.

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Staff Picks 11.3.2013

Thursday, November 7th, 2013 by WLOY Staff

Billy Dries– Night Time, My Time – Sky Ferreira

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Sky has been on the public radar for years now, she’s allegedly hooked up with Miley Cyrus, and got busted for drugs, and shed a pop star that didn’t start on Disney Channel!…Whats this? Billy’s pick is a pop album?… Freak yeah it is, this album rocks it out and delivers a sound the likes of which hasn’t been heard in a Pop album since the likes of Michael Jackson, or Madonna.

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