Music
Top 40 10.20.10
Thursday, October 21st, 2010 by WLOY Staff
This week’s Top 40 is inspired by Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips! We all know that the Flaming Lips are a little “spaced out” and experimental, but Wayne has taken his experimental nature to a new level by printing band posters with his (Yes, his) blood! The design is a giant human skull with a psychedelic disco ball cranium. I’m sure thousands of fans are eager to acquire Wayne’s artwork, but this was only a one time deal. Kudos to Wayne for his artistic abilities and devotion to the Flaming Lips!
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Top 40 9.21.10
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 by WLOY Staff
This week we have Arcade Fire maintaining the number one spot, with Brandon Flowers working his way up to the top with his new solo album, Flamingo. This week’s top 40 is inspired by Paul “Bear” Vasquez, creator of the youtube phenomenon, Double Rainbow! “It’s so bright and vivid!” “What does this mean?” Well, it means that there are some great bands on the top 40 for your listening enjoyment! I’m so happy I can’t stop crying! (more…)
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Got A Band? Let WLOY Know!
Monday, September 13th, 2010 by WLOY Staff
Hey, you! Yes, you! Do you have a band? Looking to get your name out there? Want to have your songs heard on the airwaves? Let WLOY help you! It’s simple: Just contact us with your band name, what type of music you play and why you rock and we will get back to you! Bringing great music to the public: it’s what WLOY does.
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Rob Lytle Live on Mobtown Couch @ 11am Today!
Thursday, September 9th, 2010 by The Professor
Nationally touring recording artist Rob Lytle has one of the most distinctive and engaging voices on the folk/acoustic scene, and a charismatic ability to deliver songs with an unaffected honesty and passion. He is best known as one of the mainstays of the Boston singer songwriter resurgence of the 90’s, and for his songs “Cry For The Working Man” and “That’s My Head That’s Talking” both of which have received worldwide airplay and praise. Check out Rob live in the studio with Karyn Oliver on today’s Mobtown Couch from 11-Noon!
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Super Power Up! Civilization Interview Tonight 9-11p
Thursday, September 9th, 2010 by The Professor
Ever wonder what goes into creating the music from your favorite video games? Join Player One tonight on Super Power Up! — from 9PM to 11PM here on WLOY — for an interview with Geoff Knorr and Michael Curran, the composer and lead audio director for the upcoming Civilization V! Geoff and Michael talk about the process of conceptualizing, designing, performing, and editing the music and other audio from Civilization V, as well as the evolution of the music and audio from earlier Civilization games. In addition to the interview, several tracks from the Civilization V soundtrack will also be aired! Tune in to WLOY, and enjoy!
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Fitz and The Tantrums
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 by WLOY Staff
For some bands, it takes a lifetime to build this success, but few performers deliver an unrestrained blast of soul-clapping, get-down-on-the-floor, moneymaker shakers like Fitz and the Tantrums. Fitz and the Tantrums have resurrected a sound that’s been dormant for decades: the blues of a 1970’s love affair. It all started with a neglected vintage organ, and since then they’ve been keepin’ it real like it’s 1969. The organ became a driving force for the front man, Fitz, and helped him to find his voice. When his ex-girlfriend called him about the old organ, he knew exactly what to write about. It inspired him to compose the breakup song, “Pickin’ Up the Pieces,” which is also the title of the album.
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Sid Bernstein Interview
Saturday, August 21st, 2010 by The Professor
What can you say about the man that brought the Beatles to America*? We can say THANKS Sid for giving us the interview time on Radio RockonTour.
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*and The Rolling Stones, Herman’s Hermits, The Kinks and the Moody Blues, among others!
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Lollapalooza 2010
Monday, August 16th, 2010 by WLOY Staff
With 240,000 people, 130 bands, on 110 acres of the beautiful Grant Park, Lollapalooza saw its 19th year as a festival as an overwhelming success for the Austin based promoters C3. Perry Ferrell’s traveling festival is a distant afterthought. Instead we’ve become accustomed to the three-day event and are finally getting used to it as a mainstay Chicago event every August.
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Arcade Fire: “The Suburbs”
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 by WLOY Staff
If Funeral was the personal homage to life, love, and loss and Neon Bible was a straight shot at the gut of political immoral corruption, than Arcade Fire’s The Suburbs is merely a simple acknowledgment of the two concepts along with the reluctant but powerful realization that “we can’t run from our upbringing” especially when two story brick houses and shopping malls stand in our way. And as Win Butler and company convey on their third album, each new generation is engulfed in a more brutal “suburban war.” With so much indie cred on the line, Arcade Fire delivers once again with their longest most expansive album yet. (more…)
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Interpol & Twin Tigers Concert
Thursday, August 5th, 2010 by WLOY Staff
I was first introduced to Interpol in 2004 when I heard their album, Antics. I became fond of the band after listening to the album, but I admit I lost faith in them after Our Love to Admire (2007) received less praise than Antics. However, I think I need to revisit the album, now that I found a new appreciation for Interpol. I had always heard great things about Interpol’s live show, but it was difficult to ignore all the hype and avoid preconceived notions. I expected a great show and that is exactly what I got. Their sound filled the venue, reinforced by a brilliant light show. What impressed me was the balance between the vocals and instrument sound levels. The lyrics were clearly distinguishable over the rest of the band, not to mention that Paul Bank’s voice was perfect.
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