New Releases 1/22/12
January 30th, 2012 by Kaitlyn Connaughton
Co-produced with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, Canadian singer Kathleen Edwards’ Voyageur brings a unique blend of musical and lyrical sound spanning influences from folk to pop, a recent heartbreak, and a new relationship. On Voyageur, Edwards’ lyrics and instrumentals offer a very different feel from her three previous studio albums while evoking a similar sound to artists including She & Him and Florence + The Machine. Other new releases include Factories’ Together, channeling the electropop sound of M83 and Foster The People, and We Are The Ocean’s Go Now and Live, likened to pop-rock bands like Blink 182. Additionally, Capsula, a punk rock band from Buenos Aires, has released their highly anticipated album In The Land of Silver Souls in North America. Similar to their 2009 release, Rising Mountains, Capsula’s latest album brings listeners back to the great garage band influences of the past and popular artists like The Black Keys. Alt-indie bands The Milkman’s Union and The Wheel Workers have also recently released Roads In and Unite respectively with a sound similar to the two-man band, Girls. Read the rest of this entry »
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The 2012 Battle of the Band Is Approaching!
January 30th, 2012 by Amanda Nolan
Have you been dreaming of opening for bands like Citizen Cope, Eric Hutchinson, and Matt & Kim? Your dream may very well come true. How? Just be the winner of the 2012 Battle of the Bands!
All you have to do is fill out this form to be considered. Requirements for entry include: an affiliation with Loyola (current students, alumni, faculty, and staff), samples of your music, and the ability to play a set on Thursday, March 29 at 9PM as well as a set for Loyolapalooza on Sunday, April 29. Other than that, you are free to rock. Contact us now!
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Currency Exchange: German Electronica 1/29/11
January 28th, 2012 by The Professor
Tune in to The Currency Exchange every Sunday at 11am on WLOY. Today’s theme: German Electronica! It took me a long time to appreciate electronic music in general, and ambient music in particular. As a drummer, the first thing I look for is rhythm and beat, both of which are missing from most of this music. My interest in the Krautrock exploration of the 70′s and 80′s eventually led me to the work of drummer Harald Grosskopf on albums by Klaus Schulze and YOU (both of which are played on this show, but only the latter with Grosskopf’s drums). I found myself getting lost in the repeating patterns, waves, and oscillations of synthesizers and string instruments, and peeling back interwoven layers of science fiction noise and rich harmonies. If you have a good pair of headphones, they are highly recommended for this show. Read the rest of this entry »
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Centsable Finance: Community Development Banking
January 26th, 2012 by The Professor
Centsable Finance today at 1pm 01/26/12
Financial Literacy/Community Develop Banking
William Backstrom, VP, Territory Manager PNC Bank. PNC Bank’s CDB works to improve low and moderate income neighborhoods though innovative banking solutions and grants to community organizations providing local services. William Backstrom, VP Territory Mgr for PNC Bank is our guest.
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Late Night Concert
January 24th, 2012 by Joe Lomuti
This Thursday evening, WLOY Presents: Late Night Concert! Headlining the night is Beauty and the Greek, a duo of Loyola’s own seniors Maria Dontas and John Herbster. Singer-songwriter Queen Earth and Loyola graduate Steve Pomplon will also be performing. The music will commence at 9pm in McGuire Hall. Stop by to hear some great local music!
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