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DJ Spotlight: “Routine Orbit Chat”
Friday, January 26th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
Show name: “Routine Orbit Chat”
DJ: Eisa Abu-Sbaih ’26
When: Sundays @ 7 PM
Q: Name of your show along with a brief description
A: The name of my show is “Routine Orbit Chat.” I love playing chill indie music and giving some updates on recent space news.
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On This Day: January 24
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1. 2018: American musician and actor, Kid Rock, announced he would create a non-profit organization to promote voter registration and engagement.
2. 2017: English musician, Ed Sheeran, released his chart-topping single “Shape of You,” which went on to become one of the best-selling singles worldwide.
3. 1992: Nirvana played their first-ever show in Australia at the Phoenician Club in Sydney. Also on the bill, Tumbleweed and The Meanies.
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You Need a WLOY T-Shirt!
Thursday, January 11th, 2024 by The Professor
Whether you want one of our classic Purple or Orange Shirts, the limited edition Beehive or Glow-in-the-Dark shirts, here’s the deal: Click the button below to go to our Paypal and donate $20. Tell us your size and shipping address and we’ll send one out. While sizes and supplies last. If you’re on campus we’ll have it for pickup. Join the Ravens hype and get your Purple Friday shirt 🙂
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The Prime: Alt Through the Ages
Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Genre: Alternative
Subgenre: Goth
RIYL: Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure, London After Midnight
Goth music arose in the late 1970s as a subgenre of post-punk. It was heavily influenced by bands like Joy Division and Siouxsie and the Banshees. Goth music is characterized by its dark and introspective lyrics, brooding atmospheres, and a mix of rock, punk, and electronic elements. The genre gained popularity in the 1980s, with bands like The Cure making significant contributions to its development.
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Christmas Shows 2023
Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 by The Professor
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! To help you celebrate, our amazing DJs and staff have put together incredible Christmas show specials – including Nick Centanni’s annual Moldie Oldies Christmas Eve and Christmas Day specials, specials from The Volcano Chronicles, Retro Rockin Road Show, Christmas Quarantine Takeover, and vintage specials from 7 alumni, and a brand new Hip-Hop Revisited Holiday Special! After a few morning hours to wet your whistle, at 2pm on Christmas Eve we finally open the floodgates and let the elves in, just in time to start your festivities and while you do your last minute wrapping. We’ll let them play all through Christmas Day until midnight, to be the soundtrack for all of the day’s gatherings and celebrations. Tell your smart speaker to “Play WLOY Loyola Radio” and just leave us on all day long… Merry Christmas Everyone!
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On This Day: December 21
Thursday, December 21st, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Let’s check out some of the top 5 coolest events on this day in music history…
1. 2019: Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” goes to #1 in America for the first time, 25 years after it was first released in 1994.
2. 2013: “The Monster” by Eminem featuring Rihanna hits #1 in America.
3. 1999: DMX releases his third album, …And Then There Was X. Led by the singles “What’s My Name” and “Party Up (Up in Here),” it went to #1 in America, where it sold nearly 5 million copies.
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The Prime: Alt Through the Ages
Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Genre: Alternative
Subgenre: Psychedelic rock
RIYL: The Electric Prunes, The Velvet Underground, The Yardbirds, Temples
The birth of psychedelic rock can be traced back to the mid-1960s, primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. Bands like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Byrds incorporated elements of psychedelic music into their sound, experimenting with unconventional song structures, mind-expanding lyrics, and the use of mind-altering drugs. The genre reached its peak with the iconic album “The Dark Side of the Moon” by Pink Floyd, released in the late 1960s.
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SOTW: Quantic – “Run”
Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Anabel Martin Llanusa
Song of the Week: Quantic – “Run”
Released: November 2023
Rate: 9/10
RIYL: Kraak & Smaak, Nightmares On Wax, Xenia Rubinos, Son Little, Connie Constance
The new album by Quantic is based on 70s disco, soul, and pop. The song “Run” features Andreya Triana‘s vocals which complement the disco vibe of the album. The lyrics make the song even more powerful. This track showcases a woman who is struggling to find her identity and wants to be able to love herself, but there are so many obstacles that she has to overcome, first. The melody contributes to the lyrics by giving off a peaceful sense. The author feels that everything will be good in the end even if she “keeps on falling”.
This song portrays a very relatable feeling to anyone who might listen. The upbeat sound changes your mood to a happier one and the lyrics make you feel less alone in the struggle of learning how to love yourself. Highly recommend!
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DJ Spotlight: The Mint Show
Friday, December 8th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
Show Name: The Mint Show
DJ: Liz Ottenritter ’25
When: Thursdays @ 4-5PM
Q: Name of your show along with a brief description
A: The Mint Show is a blend of cool indie rock/pop and alternative before dinner.
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The Prime: Alt Through the Ages
Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Genre: Alternative
Subgenre: Grunge
RIYL: Smashing Pumpkins, Temple of the Dog, Bush, Mudhoney
Alt-grunge holds a relatively recent birthday, arising in the early 1990s as a subgenre of alternative rock. Drawing influences from punk, hard rock, and heavy metal, alt-grunge presents a broad range of distorted and angst-ridden sounds. The music often features heavy guitar riffs, powerful drum beats, and emotionally charged vocals that range from melodic to guttural screams. Its rebellious and introspective lyrics explored themes of alienation, social criticism, and personal struggles, resonating with a generation looking for music that mirrored their disillusionment and frustration. Alt-grunge continues to leave an indelible mark on the music industry.
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