Music
Explore Baltimore! Soca Fridays
Friday, May 9th, 2025 by Liz Kosik
by Elizabeth Kosik ’25
What: Soca Fridays
When: Friday, May 9 · 5pm – 12am
Where: Caribbean Dynasty Restaurant & Lounge, 647 West Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21201
Start your weekend with high energy and good company at Caribbean Dynasty’s weekly Soca night. Every Friday, enjoy tasty Caribbean dishes, delicious cocktails, and nonstop live music that’ll have you dancing all night.
Catch live sets from DJ Sonic, DJ Axe, and DJ JesseJess as they bring the best Soca beats to the dance floor. Whether you’re coming to relax, party, or meet new people, it’s the place to be for good vibes and unforgettable nights!
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Concert Review: Soulja Boy
Thursday, May 1st, 2025 by Liz Kosik
by Genevieve Torkornoo ‘25
Soulja Boy is a popular rap artist from the early 2000s. His Swag Tour experience took place at the Baltimore Soundstage, a small concert hall with a capacity of about 1,000 people. The venue definitely created an intimate experience for both the artist and the fans.
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Concert Review: Magic Sword
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 by Liz Kosik
by Eisa Abu-Sbaih ‘25
“In the beginning, there was light and darkness.”
Magic Sword brought otherworldly energy during the Baltimore leg of their YEAR OF THE SWORD TOUR at Baltimore Soundstage on April 23rd, 2025. The masked trio come with their own legend: “And so it was and shall always be, whenever the need is great, we call upon the power of the Magic Sword.”
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On This Day: April 28
Monday, April 28th, 2025 by Liz Kosik
1. 1968: Hair opens on Broadway, revolutionizing rock musicals.
2. 1973: Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon hits #1 on the US charts for the first time.
3. 1990: Axl Rose marries Erin Everly in Las Vegas (they annul weeks later).
4. 1999: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
5. 2008: Madonna is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Explore Baltimore! Bond and Bentley Live
Friday, April 25th, 2025 by Liz Kosik
by Elizabeth Kosik ’25
What: Bond and Bentley Live Concert
When: Saturday, April 26 · 2pm
Where: Diamondback Brewing Company, 1215 E Fort Ave #008, Baltimore, MD
Visit Diamondback Brewing Company this Saturday, April 26 at 2 PM to see Baltimore locals Bond and Bentley. The group features an old soul and funk sound, bringing an original vibe to their self-written tracks! Want to check out some of their music? Their newest single, “Resume,” is out now! Definitely come and show this group some love!
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Event Review: Battle of the Bands
Thursday, April 24th, 2025 by Liz Kosik
by Isabelle Braudakis ’25 – Battle of the Bands 2025
This year’s Battle of the Bands was bursting with energy, hype, and pure fun. It’s always one of my favorite events to work because every time, without fail, I’m hit with that full body frisson that only great live music can deliver. The night kicked off with The Last Arrival, a five-piece group of Loyola students: Chris Saia on guitar and backing vocals, Sam Mejia on drums, Patrick Hart on guitar and lead vocals, Michael Moseley on piano, and Edward on bass. Their performance was nothing short of epic. Their setlist took the crowd on a ride with emotional highs, introspective lows, all tied together by their seamless harmony. Their sound evoked the feel of The Backseat Lovers— classic indie rock vibes that were both nostalgic and fresh, fun and comforting.
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Battle of the Bands Winner: Daviid and The Day Dreamerz
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 by Liz Kosik
WLOY is excited to announce the Spring ’25 Battle of the Bands winner: Daviid and The Day Dreamerz! Their unique sound stood out, and clearly the judges thought so too. We can’t wait to see them hit the stage at Loyolapalooza—catch their performance from 2:30 to 3:10 PM!
This year, we’re mixing things up! Our amazing runner-up, The Last Arrival, will also be performing from 1:30 to 2:10 PM. Make sure to come out and support both bands and all our talented campus artists at Loyolapalooza, happening this Sunday, April 27, from 12 to 5 PM on the Quad!
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Staff Picks: Liz’s Top 5
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 by Liz Kosik
Hi, I’m Liz, the Public Relations Director at WLOY, and here are my top 5 songs of the week!
5. “Jersey Giant” – Evan Honer and Julia DiGrazia: With Tyler Childers‘ recent performance of Jersey Giant, it quickly became one of my favorite songs all over again! I played this track all summer ’24 and it reminds me of such a busy time in my life preparing for my senior year of college.
4. “You Rock My World” – Michael Jackson: Michael Jackson is one of my all-time favorite artists, and he will always hold a place in the talent industry that no one else could ever touch.
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On This Day: April 21
Monday, April 21st, 2025 by Liz Kosik
1. 1969: Janis Joplin performed her final show with Big Brother and the Holding Company in San Francisco.
2. 1978: Bob Marley and the Wailers headlined the One Love Peace Concert in Jamaica, famously uniting political rivals on stage.
3. 1984: Prince’s “When Doves Cry” was released, becoming a groundbreaking hit and one of his most iconic songs.
4. 1990: Paul McCartney played his largest solo concert in Brazil, setting a world record with over 184,000 attendees.
5. 2016: Beyoncé released her visual album Lemonade on HBO, which received critical acclaim and cultural impact.
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AOTW: Will Stratton – Points of Origin
Thursday, April 17th, 2025 by Liz Kosik
by Fiona Galang ’27
Song of the Week: Will Stratton – Points of Origin
Released: March 7, 2025
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