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SOTW: “Hotel California” by Joji
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SOTW: “Wall of Sound” by Charli XCX
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ATW Jackie Harig & Orioles 2026 Season
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AOTW- “SABLE fABLE” by Bon Iver
SOTW: “Hotel California” by Joji
February 10th, 2026 by Ellie Walsh
Here’s our second song of the week for the spring semester!
SOTW: “Hotel California” by Joji
Review by: Marley Lehmann ’28
Rating: 8/10
RIYL: The Japanese House, Sonder, Daniel Ceaser
Review:
Hotel California is the first full-length project that artist Joji has released under his independent label, Palace Creek. Joji has become very popular in the past following viral songs such as “SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK” and “Glimpse of Us” and is widely recognized for his emotional lyrics and tone. Read the rest of this entry »
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SOTW: “Wall of Sound” by Charli XCX
February 4th, 2026 by Ellie Walsh
First Song of the Week for Spring Semester: Charli XCX’s “Wall of Sound” 🔊
Review by: Mia Ciccarelle
Released: January 16th, 2026
Rating: 9/10
RIYL: Lorde, Billie Eilish
Review:
Charlotte Aitchison, known by her stage name of Charli XCX, is an England born hyperpop artist. She began her journey with music at the age of 16, when she began posting her music on MySpace. After releasing a few albums and working on collaborations, Charli and her marketing genius struck gold with the release of her 2024 album, “brat”. The album became a symbol in pop culture, even leading the warm weather to be nicknamed “brat summer”. Charli XCX is known for her style and risky experimental tracks. At the start of 2026 she released her single, “Wall of Sound”, as a promotion for her upcoming movie, “The Moment” and new album “Wuthering Heights”.
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ATW Jackie Harig & Orioles 2026 Season
January 21st, 2026 by The Professor
On Wednesday, 1/14/2026, WLOY’s After the Whistle host Yukesh Aryal interviewed the Director of Public Relations for the Baltimore Orioles, Jackie Harig, to learn about upcoming exciting news and offers regarding what the team has been planning for the fans and what we should be anticipating. Jackie was a member of Loyola’s class of 2016 and is also a member of the Alumni Advisory Board for the Communications and Media Department.
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SHAC – Student Health Advisory Council Show
January 14th, 2026 by The Professor
Tune in Wednesdays at noon for the latest SHAC feature. If you miss one, you can listen here.
Discover the power of health advocacy at Loyola University with SHAC (Student Health Advisory Council). We’re a student-led force, committed to enhancing campus well-being. From organizing flu clinics to life-saving blood drives, SHAC is your gateway to impactful health initiatives on campus. We bridge the gap between students and the Health Center, ensuring your voice is heard. By joining SHAC, you’ll be part of a vital movement that improves student health. It’s an opportunity to make a tangible impact on campus, gain valuable leadership skills, and connect with like-minded peers who share your passion for wellness. Come be part of our mission. With SHAC, you’ll make a real difference in the health of our community. Get involved, amplify your voice, and leave your mark at Loyola.
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AOTW- “SABLE fABLE” by Bon Iver
December 11th, 2025 by Ellie Walsh
Here’s our final AOTW for the semester! Have a great winter break 🙂
ATOW: “SABLE fABLE” by Bon Iver
Review by: Jordan Sheckells ’28
Album released: April 11th, 2025
Rating: 9/10
RIYL: Fleet Foxes, James Blake, Dijon, The Tallest Man on Earth
Review: Bon Iver’s fifth studio album, “SABLE, fABLE” is nothing new from their previous work and have yet again met the quality standards that come with their past albums. Their new album SABLE, fABLE serves as an epilogue or ending to the band’s career and closing a chapter that has been around for more than a decade. I find that the album provides a great closing for the bands career and leaves fans with an accepted and good ending. Read the rest of this entry »
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SOTW: “Dang” by Rainbow Kitten Surprise
December 9th, 2025 by Ellie Walsh
Happy Holidays! Here’s the last song of the week for the fall 2025 semester!
Review by Marley Lehmann ’28
SOTW: “Dang” by Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Released: July 18, 2025
Rating: 8.5/10
RIYL: Mt. Joy, Royel Otis, Wet Leg
Rainbow Kitten Surprise is a band that combines genres such as indie rock, folk, and pop to create pieces with deep emotional lyricism. Fronted by singer Ela Melo, the band has created a reputation for creative live shows and songs that integrate vulnerability and an explosion of energy. “Dang” is their single released through Atlantic Records, and has truly stuck out to me as one of their more energetic pieces.
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WLOY to participate in The Mayor’s Christmas Parade
December 8th, 2025 by Sophia Thornberg
This weekend WLOY will once again be participating in the 52nd Annual Mayor’s Christmas Parade!
The parade was started in 1952 by then-Mayor William Donald Schaefer in 1972 as a response to the discontinued Hochschild-Kohn Toytown Parade. The parade route was set to go through Hampden as to boost local businesses and community spirit after the closure of the Mt. Vernon Mill Company.
Since then the parade has become a longstanding tradition, traveling through the heart of Baltimore’s Medfield and Hampden neighborhoods. It was even the subject of the documentary Parade Day, which was released this past November. The documentary follows the committee of volunteers who work together to plan, coordinate, and manage certain aspects of the parade to ensure that everyone has a good experience.
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SOTW- “Favorite Daughter” by Lorde
December 2nd, 2025 by Sophia Thornberg
Review written by Mia Ciccarelle ’29
SOTW: “Favorite Daughter” by Lorde
Release Date: June 27th, 2025
RIYL: Lana Del Ray, Florence and The Machine
Review: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor, aka, Lorde, is a New Zealand born singer songwriter. In 2009, Lorde signed to Universal Music Group at only 13 years old. She began her bright career with her project The Love Club EP in 2013. Featured on this was “Royals”, which became one of the best selling singles of all time. Her young age made these accomplishments even more astonishing. For example, she became the youngest artist to have a number one single on the Billboard charts, since 1987. The same year her EP was released, her first official studio album Pure Heroine also came out, followed by Melodrama in 2017, and Solar Power in 2021. Her fourth album, Virgin came out in June of 2025. She is now travelling with her Ultrasound World Tour.
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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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AOTW – “Chasing the Chimera” by Del Water Gap
November 13th, 2025 by Ellie Walsh
Album Review By: Mia Ciccarelle ’29
AOTW: “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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