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Loyolapalooza Spotlight: LOLLIPUNX
Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
WLOY is happy to announce our Battle of the Bands winner, LOLLIPUNX! Meet the band below and catch LOLLIPUNX at Loyolapalooza on April 28th on the quad! 🙂
How did your band come together and what was the catalyst for starting a musical collaboration?
The band came together through a blend of serendipity and a shared passion for music. Josh, drummer, and Patricia, lead vocalist, initially met at a mutual friend’s birthday party, forging an instant connection. Though they drifted apart due to distance, a chance encounter on social media reignited their friendship years later. Josh had been posting drum covers on his Instagram, including Paramore’s ‘Let the Flames Begin’—a song and band dearly loved by Patricia. This led to a conversation and a half-joking suggestion from Patricia about starting a band. Coincidentally, Josh had been looking to form a band for some time. Impressed by an acapella clip Patricia sent him, he quickly invited her to join. Together, they sought additional members who matched their drive and musical vision, eventually rounding out the band through online forums and auditions. This group not only shared a love for music but also a commitment to the same values and genres, which solidified their formation.
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On This Day: April 11
Thursday, April 11th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1966: The Yardbirds, featuring a young guitarist named Jimmy Page, played their first U.S. concert at the legendary Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles.
1970: The Beatles‘ song “Let It Be” hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming their final #1 single before the band’s breakup.
1981: Bob Marley played his last-ever concert at the Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He died of cancer less than a year later. (more…)
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Battle of the Bands Spotlight: Love Hurtz
Thursday, April 11th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
And to wrap up our featured bands, we present Loyola’s own, Love Hurtz!
Love Hurtz is a four person pop band consisting of Julia Marks (‘25) as lead singer, Anna Polk (‘26) on keys, Evelyn Donovan (‘27) on acoustic guitar, and Michael Smith (‘25) on drums. Starting in January 2024, the four met as students at Loyola. They are excited to perform for the first time ever at battle of the bands!!! We look forward to their performance. 🙂
You can follow the Love Hurtz members on Instagram: @annaapolk, @evelynd_0514, @_juliamarks03, and @officiallymichaelt.
WLOY thanks all the amazing artists for this week and don’t forget to show your support at Battle of the Bands on April 13 from 7-9 PM in McGuire!
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Battle of the Bands Spotlight: Hamiliton Outlaw
Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Continuing with our Battle of the Bands lineup, we introduce Hamiliton Outlaw!
Hamilton Outlaw is a band of blue-collar city boys playing some dirty rock/blues with a punk edge. The members all come from punk/ska and metal backgrounds. How it started: Mike Dee, singer for grind-n-roll band Monger, and singer/guitarist for punk rock band Head of Power decided he needed an outlet for some bluesy/rock stuff he had been writing. He banded together Sam Shapiro and Mike Clark (both in Head of Power) and Matt Hoey (Monger) to form Hamilton Outlaw.
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Battle of the Bands Spotlight: LOLLIPUNX
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
We’re back with your favorite Loyola artists presenting our next band of the week, LOLLIPUNX!
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Battle of the Bands Spotlight: 242
Monday, April 8th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
Liz Kosik ’25
In honor of the best day of the year, WLOY is excited to announce of first Battle of the Bands spotlight: 242!
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AOTW: Omar Apollo – “Live For Me”
Thursday, April 4th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Fiona Galang ’27
Album of the Week: Omar Apollo – “Live For Me”
Released: October 2023
Rate: 8/10
RIYL: Frank Sativa, Noah Guy, Bruno Major, Clairo
“Live For Me” by Omar Apollo is his newest alternative pop album. Apollo’s breakthrough song “Ugotme” got about 20,000 streams a day when it first came out in 2017. He’s released several EPs like Stereo (2018), Friends (2019), and now Live For Me (2024). In 2022, he released his first debut album called Ivory and he’s had various hit singles. He was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammys.
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On This Day: March 28
Thursday, March 28th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1964: The Supremes become the first all-female group to have a Number 1 album on the US charts with their album “Where Did Our Love Go.”
2001: R&B singer Aaliyah releases her self-titled third album, which becomes a critical and commercial success.
2006: Shakira’s hit single “Hips Don’t Lie” is released, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.
2010: The 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards takes place, featuring performances by artists such as Justin Bieber and Rihanna.
2014: Lorde’s single “Team” reaches number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming one of her biggest hits.
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AOTW: Declan McKenna – “What Happened to the Beach?”
Thursday, March 28th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Fiona Galang ’27
Album of the Week: Declan McKenna – “What Happened to the Beach?”
Released: February 2024
Rate: 6/10
RIYL: Djo, Domonic Fike, Surf Curse, The La’s
Declan McKenna is an Alternative/Indie UK singer and songwriter. He’s most known for his song “Brazil” which was actually criticizing the FIFA 2014 World Cup. McKenna is known for writing his music about things he feels strongly for and things that happen in his life. He released “Zeros” (2020) and now “What Happened to the Beach?” (2024).
This album features songs that fall under psychedelic pop, lo-fi, alternative funk, and more. It’s definitely one of his more experimental albums, the lyrics being more up to listeners’ interpretations rather than telling his own stories and opinions. Track 7 “Nothing Works” almost reminds me of Kid Cudi without the rap because of its psychedelic feel. My favorite by far is Track 5 “Mulholland’s Dinner and Wine,” it’s mellow but still upbeat.
I would listen to this album when I need to chill and contemplate life, some songs honestly feel a little sad. If you enjoyed “Brazil”, definitely check out his new album!
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On This Day: March 21
Thursday, March 21st, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1960: Elvis Presley returned to the music scene after completing his military service in the US Army.
1970: Janis Joplin’s posthumous album “Pearl” was released, featuring her hit single “Me and Bobby McGee.”
1987: U2 released their fifth studio album, “The Joshua Tree,” which went on to become one of the best-selling albums of all time.
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