Music
Crown Me King Live at Zen West
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
Loyola alumni band Crown Me King is performing at Zen West this Saturday, May 9 at 7 PM. The band previously won Loyola’s 2022 Battle of the Bands and took the stage at Loyolapalooza, building a presence on campus.
Crown Me King blends covers and original work, performing songs like “Kilby Girl” by the Backseat Lovers and their own music, including “Girl I Don’t Know.”
The band features Ben Ostrowski (guitar), Chris Martin (keys, vocals), Ed McGillicuddy (bass), Jacob White (drums), Kevin Lankford (guitar) and Zach Russell (lead vocals). Ostrowski is also a WLOY alum who served as Production Manager and hosted The Power Hour during his time at the station.
We’re always excited to highlight our amazing WLOY alumni! Be sure to check Crown Me King this Saturday and support local music.
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SOTW: “Material Lover” by Sienna Spiro 050626
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
SOTW: “Material Lover” by Sienna Spiro
Reviewed by: Ciara McKeon ‘28
Release date: May 1st, 2026
Rating: 7/10
RIYL: Olivia Dean, Ravyn Lenae, RAYE
Review:
“Material Lover” by Sienna Spiro is one of those songs that doesn’t try too hard but still ends up hitting. It’s super simple, but in a way that actually makes it feel more real.
The first thing I noticed was her voice. It’s really smooth but still has a little bit of edge to it, which makes the whole song feel more emotional without being dramatic. The song explores themes of desire, identity, and the tension between genuine connection and superficial attraction. She says what she’s thinking instead of over-performing it, which I really like.
The production is pretty minimal, but that honestly works so well for the vibe. Nothing feels overdone, and it just lets the song sit in this kind of soft, slightly emotional space the whole time. It doesn’t have a huge buildup or anything, but it doesn’t need one.
Overall, “Material Lover” one of those songs that’s really easy to throw on. It’s lowkey, but it sticks, and it definitely made me want to keep listening to her music.
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AOTW: “Locket” by Madison Beer 043026
Friday, May 1st, 2026 by Allison Shulman
AOTW: “Locket” by Madison Beer
Reviewed by: Mia Ciccarelle ‘29
Release Date: January 16, 2026
Rating: 7/10
RIYL: Tate McRae, Billie Eilish
Review:
Madison Beer, is a young American singer-songwriter who has been making music since the age of 13. She was first discovered on Youtube by Justin Bieber, and his recognition led to a large amount of public attention to Madison’s music, and also earned her a contract with Island Records. Madison has had the struggle of having to prove herself in the music industry to be more than just an internet personality. (more…)
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Loyolapalooza Headliner: Ravyn Lenae
Thursday, April 30th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
Review by: Yukesh Aryal (’28)
Loyolapalooza 2026 ended with a total banger this year, and it was all thanks to Ravyn Lenae. She gave her absolute all on that stage, bringing her signature “celestial” presence to our university. As a fan since 2018, this was a peak experience for me, and I honestly don’t think any other concert will ever match.
The vibe was high from the start. She opened the set with “Sticky,” which was the perfect choice to get everyone’s energy up. From there, she took us on a journey through her whole career, playing everything from her number one hit, “Love Me Not,” all the way back to her 2015 roots with tracks from “Moon Shoes EP.” Seeing the crowd lose it to “Skin Tight” was also a highlight; the atmosphere was so unexpected, and everyone was just vibing and dancing. (more…)
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SOTW: “Nowhere Alone” by Lia Juno 042926
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
SOTW: “Nowhere Alone” by Lia Juno
Reviewed by: Marley Lehmann ‘28
Release date: February 20th, 2026
Rating: 8/10
RIYL: The Japanese House, Clairo, Faye Webster, Gracie Abrams
Review:
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SOTW: “All Rabbits Die Alone” by hauntingclaire 042126
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 by Allison Shulman
SOTW: “All Rabbits Die Alone” by hauntingclaire
Reviewed by: Sylvia J. Gredzinski ‘27
Release date: February 27th, 2026
Rating: 8/10
RIYL: KidSnorlax, Whatsaheart, 6arelyhuman
Review:
“All Rabbits Die Alone” by hauntingclaire is a track that conveys intimate feelings of self-discovery. Do not let the title throw you off, the song is not as intense or gruesome as the title presents. Instead of leaning into anything overwhelming or harsh, the artist presents a song that is deeply reflective of their trouble in finding purpose in life. Hauntingclaire sings about a constant loop of being stuck in the same routine. The song uses symbolism to depict themes of helplessness and the search for meaning in life. Using the “rabbit” as a metaphor for one’s self, and telling the listener it is laying “flat on its back” to describe the inevitable ending of life. Later singing the line “enjoy all of this while you can, it won’t stay for long” the artist represents a sense of urgency in achieving something. The song describes a self-destructive fate even while hoping for an opposite outcome. The sound of the song is a constant build of electronic components until it reaches the chorus of the song which is pretty upbeat in comparison to what the lyrics suggest. These electronic components are one of my favorite things about hauntingclaire’s music (more…)
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Vinylthon 2026 Recap
Monday, April 20th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
WLOY has officially wrapped up its 11th year participating in Vinylthon, and it was an incredible celebration from start to finish!
We started off with The Mid-Morning Morning Show at Maryland Circle, with hosts Daniel Carter ’26 and Thomas Gatto ’26 spinning live vinyl and hosting giveaways with our vinyl prize wheel. We had tons of winners throughout the morning, thank you to everyone who stopped by and joined the fun!
Friday morning, we hosted a staff show from 10-11 a.m. featuring Yukesh Aryal ’28, Daniel Carter ’26 and Sylvia Gredzinski ’27. (more…)
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Vinylthon Day 2 Schedule
Friday, April 17th, 2026 by The Professor
| TIME | SATURDAY |
| MIDNIGHT | Anna Markulis 1 |
| 1 | Perfect Storm 2 |
| 2 | John C Vinyl Show Hr1 |
| 3 | John C Vinyl Show Hr2 |
| 4 | Locals Only |
| 5 | Mighty Soul Hour 2 |
| 6 | Surf & Cars |
| 7 | Anna Markulis 2 |
| 8 | Cajun Bayou Hour |
| 9 | Moldie Oldies |
| 10 | Staff Show Live |
| 11 | Staff Show Live |
| NOON | Dayao Bros Know Live |
| 1 | Dayao Bros Know Live |
| 2 | Ray Infuzzi (’88) WLCR Live |
| 3 | Stardust Records |
| 4 | The Professor Live |
| 5 | The Professor Live |
| 6 | Poptimism Live |
| 7 | Mike Vuoto Flashback |
| 8 | A Moldy Hour |
| 9 | Vanyo Plays Friends |
| 10 | Discovery Hour |
| 11 | Spin Sessions |
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Explore Baltimore: Celebrated Summer Records
Friday, April 17th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
This week on Explore Baltimore, we visited Celebrated Summer Records, a record shop located in Hampden that has been part of the Baltimore music community for 20 years. The store has been open in its current Hampden location on Falls Road for 16 years, but was previously located in Towson.
Owner Tony previously worked at Reptilian Records, and when it closed, he was inspired to open his own shop and continue to share his love of music. The store is named after the song Celebrated Summer, reflecting that same personal connection to music’s influence. Celebrated Summer Records is meant to be a no-judgement space where customers can explore music freely without feeling pressured or intimidated. The shop has something for everyone, with jazz, indie, local artists and much more. (more…)
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Vinylthon Day 1 Schedule
Friday, April 17th, 2026 by The Professor
| TIME | FRIDAY |
| MIDNIGHT | Pursuit of Felicity |
| 1 | Bimbo Chronicles |
| 2 | Coffee Break |
| 3 | Tara Goes Punk |
| 4 | Queen Marge Hr1 |
| 5 | Queen Marge Hr2 |
| 6 | Stardust Records 1 |
| 7 | Perfect Storm 1 |
| 8 | Tara Goes Vinyl Hr1 |
| 9 | Tara Goes Vinyl Hr2 |
| 10 | Mid-Morning Morning Show Live Hr1 |
| 11 | Mid-Morning Morning Show Live Hr2 |
| NOON | Mid-Morning Morning Show Live Hr3 |
| 1 | Staff Show 1 |
| 2 | Mike Vuoto (’11) Live Hr1 |
| 3 | Mike Vuoto (’11) Live Hr2 |
| 4 | Melancholy Mixtapes |
| 5 | Bravo Radio |
| 6 | Mighty Soul Hour 1 |
| 7 | Retro Rocking Roadshow Live Hr1 |
| 8 | Retro Rocking Roadshow Live Hr2 |
| 9 | WVLC/WLCR Alumni |
| 10 | Staff Show 2 |
| 11 | Volcano Chronicles |
From 10am – 1pm, Mid-Morning Morning Show will be live at Maryland Hall Circle with prizes and plenty of vinyl spinning!
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