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SOTW- “Flash” by 2hollis
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ATOW – “Chasing the Chimera” by Del Water Gap
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Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile earns 5 Grammy nominations
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Baltimore Sports History: Negro League Baseball
SOTW- “Flash” by 2hollis
November 18th, 2025 by Sophia Thornberg
Review written by Jordan Sheckells ’28
Release Date: April 4, 2025
Rating: 8/10
RIYL: Nate Sib, Bladee, Jane Remover
Review: 2hollis began his music career in the early 2020s, quickly becoming a leading figure in the genre of hyperpop. With the genre hyperpop slowly gaining more attention around this time 2hollis fit right into the mold with others at the time. His style consisting of metallic sound design and suppressed vocals made it easy for 2hollis to establish a futuristic sound different from the usual sound within the genre. Known for his intense pace and frequent experimentation, his new album Star served as a development from his previous work.
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ATOW – “Chasing the Chimera” by Del Water Gap
November 13th, 2025 by Ellie Walsh
Album Review By: Mia Ciccarelle ’29
ATOW: “Chasing The Chimera” by Del Water Gap
Released: November 7th, 2025
Rating: 7/10
RIYL: Dominick Fike, ROLE MODEL
Review: Del Water Gap is the stage name of Samuel Holden Jaffe. The Connecticut born singer, songwriter, and producer currently resides in Brooklyn, NY, where he moved in 2012 to attend the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU’s Tisch. In 2021, Jaffe released his debut self-titled album, “Del Water Gap”. Following the release of his album, Jaffe embarked on his first world tour. Since then, he has now released four more albums, with “Chasing the Chimera” being the most recent. He plans to tour with this album, beginning in January of 2026. In September of 2025, Jaffe released the track, “Marigolds” in preparation for his album’s release. “Marigolds”, as well as all of his other songs, are accompanied by a visualizer video on YouTube. These often are calming visuals or videos of the Jaffe in scenic places. They are not quite music videos but are very interesting videos that help create the natural tone of the album. Jaffe claims to speak inspiration from “romantic encounters and dimly lit rooms”. His music strongly encapsulates his emotions and illustrates relaxing scenery. Read the rest of this entry »
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Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile earns 5 Grammy nominations
November 7th, 2025 by Sophia Thornberg
The 2026 Grammy nominations were announced earlier this morning and Baltimore’s very own hardcore band Turnstile has earned 5 Grammy nominations for their 4th album Never Enough, which debuted at No.9 on Billboard and also gave them their first No.1 single, which is the song that bears the same name as the album title.
The group was nominated for Best Rock Performance, Best Metal Performance, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Album.
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AOTW- From The Pyre by The Last Dinner Party
November 6th, 2025 by Sophia Thornberg
Review written by Jordan Sheckells ’28
AOTW– From The Pyre by The Last Dinner Party
Release Date: October 17th, 2025
Rating: 8/10
RIYL: Florence + The Machine, Lana Del Ray, Kate Bush, and The Last Shadow Puppets
Review:
The Last Dinner Party, an alternative pop group originating from London and composed of Abigail Morris (vocals), Lizzie Mayland (vocals, guitar), Emily Roberts (lead guitar), Georgia Davies (bass), and Aurora Nishevci (keyboards, vocals), released their debut single “Nothing Matters,” kicking off their stellar career in 2023. Since their first release, the group has captivated audiences with their dramatic vocals and cinematic sound. After releasing their critically acclaimed debut album, Prelude to Ecstasy (2024), as well as multiple singles within that time. Their new album, From the Pyre, is receiving amazing reviews from some of the largest music critics within the industry, including a rating of 9/10 from blog Northern Transmissions.
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Baltimore Sports History: Negro League Baseball
November 5th, 2025 by The Professor
Baltimore’s Negro League Baseball: Talent, Community, and Forgotten Glory
by Yukesh Aryal (host of After The Whistle)
When people talk about baseball in Baltimore, they usually mention the Orioles or legends like Cal Ripken Jr. But long before the major leagues were open to everyone, the city was already home to some of the best baseball talent in America in the Negro Leagues. Teams like the Baltimore Black Sox and the Baltimore Elite Giants not only gave fans great baseball but also gave a sense of pride to the city’s Black community during segregation
The story starts in 1913, when the Baltimore Black Sox were founded. They became one of the best-known Black teams in the country. The team’s strong infield earned them the nickname the “Million Dollar Infield” during the 1920s. The Black Sox played their games at Maryland Baseball Park and later Bugle Field, which were more than just ballparks as they were gathering places for families and friends who came to cheer and celebrate together. Read the rest of this entry »
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SOTW- “Under The Moon” by Ari Lennox
November 4th, 2025 by Sophia Thornberg
Review Written By Marley Lehmann ’28
SOTW- “Under the Moon” by Ari Lennox
Release Date: October 23rd, 2025
Rating: 9.5/10
RIYL: Solange, Janelle Monae, Erykah Badu, Jungle
Review:
Ari Lennox is an R&B/neo-soul artist who’s been making music since around 2012. She’s known for her smooth vocals and honest lyrics. After being part of Dreamville Records label for years, Ari is now working on her own with Interscope Records, and it shows – her sound is evolving in a very interesting way. “Under The Moon” is the second single from her recent album Vacancy, and it’s got a mysterious, romantic twist that dropped right in time for fall.
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Special Show- WCSB Students Say Goodbye to their Radio Station
November 3rd, 2025 by Sophia Thornberg
Tonight at 9 p.m. WLOY will be airing a one-hour special show featuring students from radio station WCSB saying goodbye to their station at Cleveland State University. On October 3rd, which happens to be World College Radio Day, CSU decided to turn over WCSB 89.3 to IdeaStream Public Media’s JazzNEO. This abrupt change ended 49 years of student and community-produced programming and kicked out over 100 radio station volunteers from a place they considered to be like home. Now those same volunteers will have a chance to say goodbye to their beloved radio station and share what WCSB meant to them and the greater community.
However, they are not giving up! Now rebranded as XCSB they are continuing fight to regain control of their station and its airwaves. If you wish to support them in their fight, here are some was you can help:
- Sign their petition on Change.org.
- Consider cancelling donations to IdeaStream, CSU, or WCSB through the CSU Foundation. Self report any donation cancelations using this form.
- Reach out Cleveland State University and IdeaStream and voice your support for WCSB. Click here to find who to call and read tips on how to get your message across effectively.
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Special Halloween Shows!
October 31st, 2025 by Sophia Thornberg
Happy Halloween everyone! Tonight WLOY is airing three special Halloween shows that you don’t wanna miss!
Bravo Radio Halloween: 5pm-6pm
Dead Air: 6pm-8pm
Retro Eddie’s Halloween: 8-9pm
Make sure to tune in while your out trick-or-treating or just hanging out with friends!
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SOTW- “Swoon” by Fickle Friends
October 28th, 2025 by Ellie Walsh
Trick or treat yourself to some great music… It’s week two of Song of the Week!
Review by: Jordan Sheckells ’28
SOTW: “Swoon” by Fickle Friends
Released: February 28, 2025
Rating: 10/10
RIYL: The Japanese house, CHVRCHES, The Aces
Review: Fickle Friends, the indie-pop group originating from Brighton, East Sussex, England and made up of members Natassja Shiner (vocals, keyboard), Harry Herrington (bass, backing vocals), Sam Morris (drums) and Jack Wilson (keyboards) began their music careers as a group in 2014 with their single Swim. Since their first release in 2014 the group has released two albums You Are Someone Else (2018) and Are We Gonna Be Alright (2022), as well as multiple singles within that time. Their upcoming album which Swoon will be on is being released this year on November 7th, 2025.
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SOTW- “nah” by Khalid
October 21st, 2025 by Ellie Walsh
Kicking off the week strong with our first SOTW of the semester!
Review by: Marley Lehmann ’28
SOTW: “nah” by Khalid
Released: October 10th, 2025
Rating: 9/10
Review: Khalid began his music career around 2016, blending RnB and pop with a more soulful style. His single entitled “Location” dropped before his high school graduation and became one of the top songs of the year. Khalid now has 4 studio albums, with his latest titled After the Sun Goes Down, which was released October of this year. He explores themes of self-acceptance, love, and freedom, especially in his song “nah”.
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