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AOTW: JayWood – Grow On
Monday, September 4th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Album of the Week: JayWood – Grow On
Released: August 2023
Rate: 9/10
RIYL: The Breathing Room, Wax Machine, Niall Mutter, RHNO
JayWood, a Canadian artist who is recognized for his talents as a singer, songwriter, and producer, has gained popularity for creating a unique blend of low-key bedroom pop that incorporates various elements of jangling indie rock, R&B, psych, and funk. He started by independently releasing his 2019 LP, Time, out of his home base in Winnipeg, which soon led him to sign with Captured Tracks and release his highly acclaimed 2021 EP, Some Days. His musical style continued to evolve with his second album, Slingshot, in 2022, which showcased his diverse range of musical styles.
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SOTW: Edwin Raphael – “Have You Been Told?”
Friday, September 1st, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Song of the Week: Edwin Raphael – “Have You Been Told?”
Released: March 2022
Rate: 8.5/10
RIYL: 6lack, The Paper Kites, Matt Maltese, Bon Iver, Novo Amor
Edwin Raphael is a singer-songwriter from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Growing up, he discovered his love for music and songwriting at a young age while listening to classic rock and pop albums. He started playing guitar at the age of 12 and eventually began writing his songs inspired by The Beatles, David Bowie, and Prince.
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Dreamgaze Studio Seizure with The Holy Circle
Thursday, August 31st, 2023 by The Professor
Join 2/3 of the local shoegaze band The Holy Circle for a new Studio Seizure tonight at 7! Terence and Rob (Erica was busy building a classroom) stopped by the station with armloads of vinyl to spin a great blend of shoegaze and “shoegaze adjacent” bands.
We chatted about their upcoming show this weekend (9/2 at The Crown) and the start of a cool new event Dreamgaze that they will be hosting at the Crown. Expect a ton of great rare shoegaze bands in this episode and maybe a couple you know as well.
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SOTW: Computerwife – “You Make It Look So Easy”
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Song of the Week: Computerwife – “You Make It Look So Easy”
Released: August 2023
Rate: 8/10
RIYL: Wyatt Smith, Fleeting Joys, Toner, Devilish Dear
Originating from New York City, Addie Warncke started Computerwife in 2018 during her time at university. Using SoundCloud as an outlet, Warncke compares her earlier music to a diary for her thoughts. In 2020, Addie released her favorite five songs as her debut EP, which led to a contract with Danger Collective Records, all thanks to the strength of her tracks. Computerwife’s music is truly fascinating and intricate, challenging the limits between analog and digital sound. By combining shoegaze, emo, and lo-fi noise pop, Computerwife speaks directly to young girls who feel unease with their identity in the age of digital media.
Computerwife’s “You Make It Look So Easy” perfectly aligns with the theme of Warncke’s music. This track showcases her coming back to herself, really nailing the purpose behind her sound. “You Make It Look So Easy” explores the relatability of our adoration turning into envy when admiring another. As we are constantly exposed to the lives of complete strangers, Warncke creates a relatively heavier and tense track, encapsulating the jealousy that is produced when wishing you had someone else’s life. I enjoy Computerwife’s music and definitely have a few of her tracks on my playlist. The message behind her discography is essential and can be highly influential when dangerously glorifying the appearance of another’s life.
Staff Picks: “Happy Girl” and “Hehehe”
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AOTW: Bennett Coast – “Where Are You Going?”
Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Album of the Week: Bennett Coast – “Where Are You Going?”
Released: August 4, 2023
Rate: 10/10
RIYL: Dominic Fike, Ashes To Amber, Briston Maroney, ROLE MODEL, Day Wave
Bennett Coast, an up-and-coming musician and filmmaker from Los Angeles, released his latest album, “Where Are You Going?” Born and raised in Northern California, the 22-year-old artist draws inspiration from the differences between youth and maturity and the constant flux of life. Bennett explores these themes, as well as the melancholy of leaving one’s hometown, in his self-taught musical and visual works. (more…)
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SOTW: Mikaela Davis – “Far From You”
Friday, August 11th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
Liz Kosik ’25
Song of the Week: Mikaela Davis – “Far From You”
Released: August 4, 2023
Rate: 8/10
RIYL: NOVA ONE, Liza Anne, River Whyless, Liz Cooper
Mikaela Davis is a talented musician who sings, writes songs, and plays multiple instruments, with her harp skills being a standout feature. Her music blends elements of folk, country-rock, and chamber pop to create some pretty textured pop songs. In the early 2010s, she gained attention for covering indie singer/songwriters with her harp, before moving on to create more complex arrangements for her original music. Her first album with a label, “Delivery”, was produced by John Congleton in 2018. Her newest album, “And Southern Star”, is largely self-produced and reflects a mix of modern indie, country, and folk-pop.
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Staff Picks: July
Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
WLOY loves nothing more than being able to share some of our favorite tracks with you guys. Let’s welcome August with July’s hottest hits as we present some monthly staff picks! (more…)
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Alumni Spotlight: Anthony Medina (2013)
Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
Anthony Medina, a graduate of Loyola University in 2013, reflects on his career, life, and time spent at Loyola. Medina shares some updates on his life while cherishing his WLOY days.
Q: Can you tell us about your show at WLOY? (name and theme, genre of music)
A: I co-hosted a show on WLOY with one of my best friends, Jeff Poulos AKA Dj Pool Party Poulos. We called the show Know Your Role after one of Dwayne “The
Rock” Johnson’s famous catchphrases from the late ’90s. I’ve always been a diehard professional wrestling fan and Jeff and I bonded over our love of some of the all-time greats. I actually think he came up with the name. We played classic rock and had gimmicks like top 5 lists and running jokes. And at the end of every show, we’d tell someone that needed to hear to know their role. All the bits and banter and promos were such a fun and creative outlet for us. But it was really just another excuse to spend time with my friend. And I think our friendship was the cohesive element of the show that made it work. People picked up on our connection and friendship and I think it made those who listened smile.
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AOTW: Current Joys – “LOVE + POP”
Monday, August 7th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Album of the Week: Current Joys – “LOVE + POP”
Released: August 4, 2023
Rate: 8/10
RIYL: Faye Webster, Beach House, Clairo, The Walters
Originating from Reno, Nevada, Nicholas Foster Rattigan is a versatile American artist, renowned for his talents as a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist. Rattigan creates his music under the pseudonym “Current Joys.” His style encompasses a fusion of indie, garage rock, shoegaze, new wave, and bedroom pop influences. With an impressive discography, he’s collaborated with artists such as Lil Yachty and Slow Hollows! In addition to his solo work, Rattigan is the frontman and drummer of the surf rock band Surf Curse, adding further depth to his creative repertoire.
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The Prime: Pop Through The Ages (Pop-Punk)
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Pop-Punk
RIYL: Sum 41, The Offspring, Green Day, Avril Lavigne, Paramore
Pop-Punk emerged in the late 1970s as a fusion of punk-rock and pop music elements. It combines the rebellious, DIY ethos of punk with catchy melodies and accessible song structures found in pop music. The genre’s roots can be traced back to the early days of punk rock when bands like the Ramones and Buzzcocks were experimenting with pop hooks and shorter, more pop-like songs. However, it wasn’t until the 1990s that Pop-Punk truly came into its own and gained widespread popularity.
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