Featured
Enter Battle of the Bands/Songwriter Skirmish!
Monday, February 28th, 2022 by The Professor
It’s time to show you stuff Loyola! After a 2 year pandemic delay, the Battle of the Bands and Songwriter Skirmish return! For those that haven’t been able to experience the madness in the past, these are 2 big musical competitions to determine which Loyola musicians will be able to perform at the (also finally returning) Loyolapalooza!
Songwriter Skirmish (3/25) is for solo and duo artists who want to perform in either the Acoustic or Electric category. This allows everyone from your favorite ukulele player to that budding rapper on your hall to join in and have a shot at stardom. Performers will have approximately 10 minutes to wow the student judges and the audience with their ORIGINAL material in order to win a spot on the stage before the national headliner at Loyolapalooza!
Battle of the Bands (NEW DATE 4/19) is for trio and larger acts and will be judged by a group of past winners and professional artists, managers, record label owners and more from the Baltimore area. Bands will get approximately 15 minutes to perform ORIGINAL material for the judges. Winners will open for the national headliner at Loyolapalooza!
To enter either competition please click HERE
Posted in Events, Featured, Music, News | No Comments »
Quarantine Takeover – Daniel Eskew #4
Monday, February 28th, 2022 by The Professor
This Tuesday/Thursday at 7pm on Quarantine Takeover we have the return of North Carolina native Daniel Eskew for a 4th episode. Sooner or later we will convince him to do a regular show đ
This week’s episode picks up where he left off, continuing the exploration of his outstanding collection of vinyl. It’s a highlight of various artists that previously were unknown or not of interest until that one album pulled him in and made him a fan.
Touching on Folk, Blues, Jazz, and more… A little story and lot of great music. Join Daniel in exploring how the hunt for new vinyl pays off.
Posted in Archives, Events, Featured, Music, Studio Seizures | No Comments »
Staycation Compilation Interview
Friday, February 18th, 2022 by The Professor
(By Ben Ostrowski ’24)
On February 5th, I had the opportunity to interview James Richard Lane, creator of the Staycation Compilation. The Staycation Compilation is a music series that showcases a variety in sound while giving back to a greater cause, with the proceeds benefiting the Baltimore International Academy. The collection includes some great local artists who have also played live shows for WLOY (PLRLS, F City, Little LungsâŚ) and some newcomers bound for great things. It was a fantastic experience getting to hear Jamesâ story working with musicians in the Baltimore area and beyond. (more…)
Posted in Archives, Featured, Interviews, Music, News | 1 Comment »
Explore Baltimore! The Lost History of Frederick Douglas
Monday, January 31st, 2022 by Ronnie Gruseck
What: Historic Attraction, Frederick Douglas’ Life Tour
When: Saturday, February 5th, 2022 from 9:00 AM- 10:45 AM and Saturday, February 18th, 2022 from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM.
Where: The tour will meet at Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park on Thames Street and conclude at Greedy Reads on Aliceanna Street in Fell’s Point.
Reviewed By:Â Elizabeth “Liz” Kosik
Calling all students, locals, and history enthusiasts to join Baltimore City in the debut walking tour of the lost history of Frederick Douglas! Historian John Muller will lead the tour, enlightening attendees on the life of Douglas and his impact on the Baltimore community. Ticket sales begin at $16.50 for seniors, $17.50 for adults, and students are free. Connect with history below!
Explore the Lost History of Frederick Douglas
Posted in Explore Baltimore, Featured, News | No Comments »
Album of the Week: Language & Perspective by Bad Suns
Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 by Ronnie Gruseck
“Language & Perspectiveâ by Bad Suns
Reviewed by: Ben Ostrowski
Pop songs can take you on a journey in 3 minutes, and this is exactly what this song does. It sounds catchy, itâs simple and quite lovely.
Bad Suns are a Californian-based quartet whose slick hooks earned them a spot on todayâs song of the week! Their song âCardiac Arrestâ was released with their album âLanguage & Perspectiveâ and was an instant hit. One of the song’s greatest attributes is its echo, especially during the intro. This reverberating into lick builds up to a neo-new wave guitar fill and an insanely catchy drum beat that will stay stuck in your head for weeks.
With finals going on, youâll need some catchy and relaxing music to calm you down, and Bad Suns will deliver just that every single time.
Posted in Featured, News | No Comments »
Interested in Becoming a WLOY DJ?
Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 by Ronnie Gruseck
WLOY is recruiting DJs from all class years for the new fully on-campus semester! Play or talk about anything that you are interested in! Whether you would like to host a one-time show or have a regular slot, all shows will be held in our studios. In-person training will be given to all recruits and alcohol wipes and disposable covers for earpieces and microphones are provided. Reach out to our manager, Kelley Chan, at kchan@loyola.edu to get things rolling!
Posted in DJ Spotlight, Featured, News | No Comments »
Quarantine Takeover – Don Muench Part 2
Monday, July 19th, 2021 by The Professor
This week we go back to sweet home Chicago for a second episode with Don Muench. Our returning guest host is musician and record collector who’s spent a lifetime in Chicago and connected to the blues music scene. Don shares some more stories about his wedding, honeymoon and throwing parties… The music takes a very local dive into his vinyl collection. It’s all about Chicago tonight.
Tune in Tuesday & Thursday 7-8pm to hear this takeover and explore Don’s stories and his great vinyl collection.
Posted in Archives, DJ Spotlight, Featured, Music, News, Studio Seizures | 2 Comments »
Quarantine Takeover – Lawrence Lanahan
Tuesday, July 13th, 2021 by The Professor
This week’s Quarantine Takeover is by Disappearing Ink’s Lawrence Lanahan celebrating his life in record stores. Lawrence is an accomplished producer of radio, podcasts and music, as well as a teacher, lecturer and author of a fantastic book exploring the racial divides in home buying in Baltimore. But, first and foremost he is a lover of music and records. A devotee of the record store and the value of the experience found therein. Join him on a walk through his history of finding music, new and old, and reveling in the joy of sharing music through the record store. Tune in Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm EST.
Disappering Ink has a new EP out on Bandcamp as well. And you can get Lawrence’s book online or in local shops like The Ivy Bookshop. Do that in person because book stores, like record stores, should be in person experiences…
Posted in Archives, DJ Spotlight, Events, Featured, Music, Show Spotlight, Studio Seizures | No Comments »
Moldie Oldies 4th of July Special
Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 by The Professor
Our annual tradition continues!
Supercharge your BBQ and join Nick Centanni on WLOY Noon-4PM for his annual special Moldie Oldies Show this July 4!
Nick will have a mix of upbeat summer songs, Independence Day facts, jokes, and of course periodic visits from campus royalty via the âgold campus royalty phone.â
He will be up to his usual tricks so you wonât know what to expect next. There will also be a special Independence Day wishes from some familiar voices.
This is high octane radio so make it a date and donât be late! The fun begins July 4 at noon all right here on WLOY!
WARNING: This show should only be used under adult supervision. Keep out of reach of children. For outdoor use only. Do not hold in hand. Remember to place this show on the ground, light fuse and get away. Never attempt to relight this show should it malfunction or misfire. Keep others at a safe distance. This show is flammable, misuse may result in injury or fire.
Posted in DJ Spotlight, Events, Featured, Music, News, Show Spotlight | No Comments »
Quarantine Takeover: Don Muench
Monday, June 21st, 2021 by The Professor
This week we get a takeover show from Chicago. Our guest host is musician and record collector Don Muench who takes a very local dive into his collection of 60s-80s garage rock and blues bands. It’s all about Chicago tonight.
His stories of the local music scene and bands are great. Whether it’s how he met his wife, calling Muddy Waters at home or hiring legendary bluesman JB Hutto and the Hawks to play at his wedding, he’s got a lot of stories đ
Tune in Tuesday & Thursday 7-8pm to hear this takeover and explore Don’s great vinyl collection.
Posted in DJ Spotlight, Events, Featured, Music, Show Spotlight | No Comments »
