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SOTW: “Your Favorite Toy” by Foo Fighters 022426
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Roy Wood Jr. Interview
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AOTW: “The Accelerationists” by: Underlined Passages 021926
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Coyote Island Interview
SOTW: “Your Favorite Toy” by Foo Fighters 022426
February 24th, 2026 by Ellie Walsh
Midterm Week SOTW: “Your Favorite Toy” by Foo Fighters
Reviewed by: Mia Ciccarelle ’29
Released: February 19th, 2026
Rating: 7/10
RIYL: Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Green Day
Review:
The Foo Fighters are a rock and roll band and project created by Dave Grohl after Nirvana disbanded in 1994. At the release of their first self-titled album, Grohl was the only member and played every instrument himself on the recording. Foo Fighters are known for their authentic energy and intense music that draws the listener in. Additionally, the band has a large personality, and passion for their work. They have gone outside the box and released not only a documentary about the forming of the band, but also a comedic-horror film about themselves.
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Roy Wood Jr. Interview
February 19th, 2026 by The Professor
WLOY General Manager and DJ Daniel Carter (’26) had the opportunity to interview comedian, actor, writer, and author Roy Wood Jr over Zoom just before his show at The Filmore, promoting his new book The Man of Many Fathers: Life Lessons Disguised as a Memoir. Roy got his start working in radio and later in his career became a correspondent on The Daily Show on Comedy Central. Now you can find Roy as the host of Have I Got News for You on CNN.
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AOTW: “The Accelerationists” by: Underlined Passages 021926
February 19th, 2026 by Ellie Walsh
AOTW: “The Accelerationists” by Underlined Passages
Reviewed by: Marley Lehmann ’28
Release Date: October 17th, 2025
Rating: 9/10
RIYL: Death Cab for Cutie, Slowdive, Jimmy Eat World
Review:
Underlined Passages is a small indie rock band that originated right here in Baltimore, Maryland, in 2014. Since then, they have worked with Mint 400 Records to create songs rooted in amazing guitar work and the same vibe as many popular 90s indie rock bands. Their music reflects, to me, the kind of music an older brother would listen to growing up; much like Deftones and Slowdive.
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Coyote Island Interview
February 19th, 2026 by The Professor
Music Director Sylvia J. Gredzinski (‘27) recently sat down on a zoom call with Mike O’Hehir, lead vocalist, songwriter, and producer of Coyote Island. Based in Portland, Maine, the band started as a solo project, which over time expanded to include three more members. Coyote Island creates a unique sound blending the genres of folk, reggae, and psychedelic indie, along with beats inspired by cultures from around the world, in hopes of letting their listeners feel free and emotionally uplifted. Coyote Island is currently on their Shadow Magic tour, performing at the 8×10 in Baltimore on February 19, 2026. Come check them out to experience good vibes and great music!
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SOTW: “Frequency of You” by Tone Rich 021726
February 17th, 2026 by Ellie Walsh
SOTW: “Frequency of You” by Tone Rich
Reviewed by: Sylvia Gredzinski ’27
Release Date: February 13, 2026
Rating: 9/10
RIYL: Dua Lipa, Teddy Swims
Review:
“Frequency of You” by Tone Rich includes soft and relaxing vocals over an upbeat tune, creating a groovy track that makes you feel like dancing. The romantic lyrics symbolize how a deep and special connection with another can leave you feeling so in tune with them that the feeling can be described using the metaphor of being on the same frequency. These relatable lyrics, along with the rhythmic sound, create a flowing song that is easy to listen to.
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Bailey Perrie Interview
February 13th, 2026 by The Professor
Music Librarian Marley Lehmann (’28) jumped on a zoom call with Australian singer/songwriter/actress/teacher Bailey Perrie at her home in Perth for a quick chat about her music and her new single “Mascara”. Check it out! Bailey Perrie is a singer and songwriter from Perth, Australia. From a young age, she fell in love with the arts; dancing, musical theater, acting, and especially singing. Her passion for songwriting has grown immensely over the years as she takes inspiration from artists such as Avril Lavigne and Olivia Rodrigo. Bailey blends the genres of pop and rock to create a uniquely confident, yet defiant sound that works perfectly with her emotional lyricism. She is currently performing at gigs close to home in Western Australia and new music is in the works!
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AOTW – “Red sky at morning” by h. pruz 021226
February 12th, 2026 by Ellie Walsh
Classes are back, and so is Album of the Week! Here’s the latest review:
AOTW: “Red sky at morning” by h. pruz
Reviewed by: Marley Lehmann ’28
Release Date: November 2025
Rating: 9.5/10
RIYL: Bon Iver, Adrienne Lenker, Fleet Foxes, Allison Ponthier
Review:
Hannah Pruzinsky, or h. pruz is a Queens-based singer and songwriter who focuses mainly on the genre of light indie-folk. In her most recent album, Red sky at morning, her vocals are very delicate, combined with the deep themes of the song. All of this, combined with the airy music following her voice, made me feel that it is the perfect album for these chilly but sunny days.
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SOTW: “Hotel California” by Joji 021026
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 ’29
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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