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From WLOY to Good Morning America: An interview with WLOY Alum Stefan Joyce
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AOTW: “Leap!” by Emerson 111226
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Throwback Thursday: November 12th
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SOTW: “hey boyyy” by Slayyyter 111026
From WLOY to Good Morning America: An interview with WLOY Alum Stefan Joyce
November 12th, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
Last week, I sat down for an interview with WLOY alum Stefan Joyce ’20, who works as a segment producer for Good Morning America and other shows across the ABC News network. This past August, he won an Emmy Award for his work as a booking producer on ABC World News Tonight with David Muir !
In this interview, Stefan talks about his work as a segment producer, shares memories from his time at Loyola and WLOY, reveals how the skills he learned at WLOY have helped him in his career, and offers some advice for aspiring producers.
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AOTW: “Leap!” by Emerson 111226
November 12th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
AOTW: “Reviewed by: Marley Lehmann
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Rating: 8/10
RIYL: Florence Road, Lorde, Claire Rosinkranz, Lyn Lapid
Review:
Emerson is an incredible 19-year-old artist from New Zealand. She started writing songs at the age of 14 and even won the Smokefree Rockquest Solo-Duo Award back in 2024. Emerson’s music often revolves around the “pop” genre, however, her newly released album, “Leap!” has a mixture of indie-rock guitars, alternative pop beats, and even slow, almost ballad-like songs. The title for the album came from the fact that she started this project during a leap year and took a “leap of faith”. She hopes this album pushes listeners to do the same.
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Throwback Thursday: November 12th
November 12th, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
Time for another Throwback Thursday! Let’s take a look at what happened on this day in music history…
November 12, 1931- Jean Sibelius and Fredrick Aston’s ballet Lady of Shalott premiered in London. Based on the poem written by Lord Alfred Tennyson, the ballet follows Lady of Shalott who is trapped in a tower and can only experience the real world through glimpses of her mirror.
November 12, 1973- Dimitri Shostakovich’s 14th String Quartet premiered in Leningrad. It was the last of his “Quartet of Quartets,” which were quartets dedicated to each original member of the Beethoven String Quartet.
November 12, 2011- The opera Silent Night by Kevin Puts opened at the Ordway Theater in St. Paul. This opera was inspired by the true events of the 1914 Christmas Truce and was the winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Music.
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SOTW: “hey boyyy” by Slayyyter 111026
November 10th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
SOTW: “hey boyyy” by Slayyyter
Reviewed by: Sylvia J. Gredsinski ‘27
Release Date: November 6, 2026
Rating: 8/10
RIYL: Ayesha Erotica, Charli XCX, Kim Petras
Review:
Slayyyters “hey boyyy” dropped on November 6, and is part of the artists upcoming album titled wor$t man in america which is set to release December 4th of this year. This release was paired with a self-directed music video, depicting the artist going on romantic dates with a golden skeleton. The song describes the feeling of having a huge crush on someone, where the attraction becomes difficult to hide. Relatable to those overthinking the short interaction they had with someone they like. Slayyyter, born Catherine Grace Garner is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for her experimental pop sound, blending pieces of hyperpop, electronic music, and Y2K inspired pop.
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Upcoming: Vinyl Painting Open Mic
November 10th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
WLOY is bringing back Vinyl Painting Open Mic by popular demand! Join us this Thursday, November 12 from 7-9 at the Starbucks Seating Area for a night of creativity, music and fun.
Come paint your own vinyl, perform a song, share poetry or comedy, or just hangout with friends. Last time, we saw so many creative vinyl designs and heard some amazing performances, and we can’t wait to see what everyone brings this time around. So grab your friends and head to Starbucks this Thursday!
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Throwback Thursday: November 5th
November 5th, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
Time for another Throwback Thursday! Let’s see what happened on November 5th in music history…
November 5th, 1955- The rebuilt Vienna State Opera reopened after being destroyed in World War II with a performance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Fidelio. The restoration was seen as a major symbol of post-war cultural rebirth in Austria.
November 5th, 1956- The Nat King Cole Show debuted on NBC as the first variety program to be hosted by an African-American. The show ran for 64 episodes and included guests such as Ella Fitzgerald, Mahalia Jackson, Mel Torme, Pearl Bailey, Peggy Lee and Tony Bennett.
November 5th, 1987- Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical Into the Woods opened at the Martin Beck Theater in NYC. It ran for 764 performances and won 3 Tony Awards (Best Original Score, Best Book of a Musical, Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical) and 5 Drama Desk Awards (Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Lyrics, Outstanding Feature Actor in a Musical, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musical).
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SOTW: “Flower In A Hurricane” by Justice, Tame Impala, SZA, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard 110226
November 3rd, 2026 by Allison Shulman
SOTW: “Flower In A Hurricane” by Justice, Tame Impala, SZA, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Reviewed by: Sylvia J. Gredsinski ‘27
Release Date: October 15, 2026
Rating: 8.5/10
RIYL: Kavinsky, SebastiAn, Boys Noize
Review:
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Radio show “Dead Air” airing new Halloween episode!
October 30th, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
WLOY radio show Dead Air will be airing a brand-new Halloween episode on Halloween night from 8 pm to 10 pm!
Show creator Terence Hannum has said that the first half of the episode will be filled with some recent horror soundtracks, starting with Ken Parsons and Edo von Breemen’s score for the movie Backrooms. There will also be music by contemporary composers like Alex G, known for his own indie music but recently scored Teenage Sex and Death a Camp Miasma. Terence will also focus on scores made by Jed Kurzel (Leviticus, The Babadook) and Hildur Gudnadottir (The Bone Temple, Bride).
The second half of the episode will focus more on older films scores by Goblin and their work with visionary director Dario Argento in chronological order, as well as some of Terence’s favorites like Fabio Frizzi and John Carpenter.
If you are going to be out trick-or-treating, hosting a Halloween party, or just relaxing at home make sure to tune in to this special Halloween episode of Dead Air here on WLOY!
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AOTW: “Angel” by Lizzy McAlpine 102926
October 29th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
AOTW: “Angel” by Lizzy McAlpine
Reviewed by: Mia Ciccarelle ’29
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Rating: 8/10
RIYL: Phoebe Bridgers, Lana Del Rey, Gracie Abrams
Review:
Lizzy McAlpine, a Philadelphia-born singer-songwriter, is a staple of the modern indie-pop and folk scene. Born in 1999, McAlpine began making music in high school, and posting her work to social media platforms for music like Youtube and Soundcloud. After getting found by listeners through this media, McAlpine released her first album, “Give Me A Minute” in 2020. Later, in 2022, she released “Five Seconds Flat”. The album solidified her growing place in the music industry, as it was met with virality on Tiktok, with songs like “Ceilings”. In 2025, McAlpine made her broadway debut in Floyd Collins. Currently, she sits at 15 million monthly listeners, only growing after the release of her latest album, “Angel”.
McAlpine’s music is categorized by its melodic flow and heartwrenching lyrics.
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Throwback Thursday: October 29th
October 29th, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
Time for another Throwback Thursday! Let’s see what happened on this day in music history…
October 29, 1787- The opera “Don Giovanni“, which has music composed by Mozart, premiered at the Estates Theatre in Prague. The opera is based on the legend of Don Juan and is a cautionary tale about the consequences of moral decay, crime, and an unchecked ego.
October 29, 1956- Greek-American soprano Maria Callas made her Metropolitan Opera debut in the title role of Belllini’s “Norma.” She would go onto become one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century.
October 29, 1982- Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson released the song “The Girl is Mine.” It peaked in the charts at #2 in the US and #9 in the UK.
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