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SOTW: “Should’ve Known Better” by The Beaches
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AOTW: “Pylon” by beabadoobee 092426
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Throwback Thursday: September 17th
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4th of July with Moldie Oldies
Throwback Thursday: October 1
October 1st, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
Time for another Throwback Thursday!
Let’s look and see what happened on October 1 in music history….
October 1, 1941- The musical Best Foot Forward premiers at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City. It had choreography by Gene Kelly and ran for 326 performances.
October 1, 1962- Singer Barbra Streisand signs her first recording contract.
October 1, 1967- English psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd arrives in New York ahead of their first US tour. The tour had to be canceled midway through due to co-founder Syd Barrett’s increasingly bizarre behavior.
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SOTW: “Should’ve Known Better” by The Beaches
September 29th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
SOTW: “Should’ve Known Better” by The Beaches
Reviewed by: Marley Lehmann ‘28
Release Date: May 1, 2026
Rating: 8.5/10
RIYL: MUNA, Paramore, Chappell Roan
Review:
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AOTW: “Pylon” by beabadoobee 092426
September 24th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
AOTW: “Pylon” by beabadoobee
Reviewed by: Fiona Galang ‘27
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Rating: 7.5/10
RIYL: Paramore, Wolf Alice, Pinegrove
Review:
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Throwback Thursday: September 24th
September 24th, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
Time for another Throwback Thursday!
Let’s travel back in music history and see what happened on September 24th….
September 24, 1957- “Elvis Presley released his single “Jailhouse Rock.” This song by the “King of Rock and Roll” would become the Billboard Song of the Year for 1957.
September 24, 1984- Paul McCartney released his single “No More Lonely Nights.”
September 24, 1991- Nirvana released their second studio album Nevermind. The album would reach the number one spot of US Billboard 200 in January 1992 and the lead single “Smells Like Teen Spirit” went on to be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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SOTW: “Romace is a Desert” by Nieve Ella
September 23rd, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
SOTW: “Romance is a Desert” by Nieve Ella
Reviewed by: Sylvia J. Gredzinski ‘27
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Rating: 7.5/10
RIYL: Lizzie McAlpine, Devon Gabriella, Lola Young
Review:
Nieve Ella is a 23 year old artist from England. She began making music when she found her late fathers guitar and learned to play by studying tabs online.
Her music is described as indie-pop, taking inspiration from artists like Billie Eilish and Sam Fender. She is part of the
group Loud LDN, a collective of women and gender-expansive artists based in London.
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Throwback Thursday: September 17th
September 17th, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
Welcome back to Throwback Thursdays!
We are bringing back our Throwback Thursday posts this year! Each Thursday we will take a look back in time to see what important events in music history happened on that day.
To start us off, let’s look and see what happened on September 17th in music history…
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4th of July with Moldie Oldies
July 2nd, 2026 by The Professor
7-11pm Saturday, July 4
It’s that time of year again! Nic brings you 4 hours of celebration and fireworks for the Moldie Oldies 4th of July Special. Celebrate 250 years of oldies (no, it really just seems like it) with Nic as he throws his annual bash on Saturday night! Fire up the barbecue and crank up WLOY. From 7-11pm on Saturday night Nic will provide the soundtrack to your local fireworks show and party.
Watch those temperatures if you’re on the East Coast! Hydrate, have fun and celebrate with WLOY and the Moldie Oldies Show!
Happy Birthday America!
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WLOY 25-26 Year Recap
May 13th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
WLOY has had an amazing 2025–2026 academic year filled with music, events, and programming.
Throughout the year, WLOY hosted and participated in a variety of events including Open Mic Nights, Gong Karaoke, Vinylthon, and College Radio Day tabling. WLOY also brought live music to campus through performances from student artists and bands at Songwriter Skirmish and The Last Arrival concert leading up to Loyolapalooza. Beyond campus, the station participated in community events such as the Mayor’s Christmas Parade and Healthcare for the Homeless, connecting with the broader Baltimore community.
On the air, WLOY produced a wide range of student programming throughout the year, including The Mid-Morning Morning Show and After the Whistle, along with announcements from the Student Health Advisory Committee and Skyhounds. Various DJ shows aired throughout the year, highlighting student voices, music, and interests. Read the rest of this entry »
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Crown Me King Live at Zen West
May 6th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
Loyola alumni band Crown Me King is performing at Zen West this Saturday, May 9 at 7 PM. The band previously won Loyola’s 2022 Battle of the Bands and took the stage at Loyolapalooza, building a presence on campus.
Crown Me King blends covers and original work, performing songs like “Kilby Girl” by the Backseat Lovers and their own music, including “Girl I Don’t Know.”
The band features Ben Ostrowski (guitar), Chris Martin (keys, vocals), Ed McGillicuddy (bass), Jacob White (drums), Kevin Lankford (guitar) and Zach Russell (lead vocals). Ostrowski is also a WLOY alum who served as Production Manager and hosted The Power Hour during his time at the station.
We’re always excited to highlight our amazing WLOY alumni! Be sure to check Crown Me King this Saturday and support local music.
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SOTW: “Material Lover” by Sienna Spiro 050626
May 6th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
SOTW: “Material Lover” by Sienna Spiro
Reviewed by: Ciara McKeon ‘28
Release date: May 1st, 2026
Rating: 7/10
RIYL: Olivia Dean, Ravyn Lenae, RAYE
Review:
“Material Lover” by Sienna Spiro is one of those songs that doesn’t try too hard but still ends up hitting. It’s super simple, but in a way that actually makes it feel more real.
The first thing I noticed was her voice. It’s really smooth but still has a little bit of edge to it, which makes the whole song feel more emotional without being dramatic. The song explores themes of desire, identity, and the tension between genuine connection and superficial attraction. She says what she’s thinking instead of over-performing it, which I really like.
The production is pretty minimal, but that honestly works so well for the vibe. Nothing feels overdone, and it just lets the song sit in this kind of soft, slightly emotional space the whole time. It doesn’t have a huge buildup or anything, but it doesn’t need one.
Overall, “Material Lover” one of those songs that’s really easy to throw on. It’s lowkey, but it sticks, and it definitely made me want to keep listening to her music.
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