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WLOY & Spectrum Present: Rocky Horror Picture Show
Friday, October 27th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
The spooky season is upon us once again, and what better way to celebrate than with a Halloween tradition that will send shivers down your spine? This Monday, join us for the Rocky Horror Picture Show! We’ll kick off the festivities OUTSIDE ON THE QUAD! with a free screening of this cult-classic film on an outdoor blowup screen. But that’s not all – we’ll also be hosting our annual costume contest, where you’ll have the chance to win a brand-new USB/Bluetooth turntable, the brand new Rocky Horror Game or a $20 Starbucks gift certificate. Plus, we’ll have plenty of giveaways and snacks to keep your Halloween fears at bay. So don’t miss out on the ghoulishly fun evening – join us on October 27th from 7-9 pm on the quad! It’s bound to be a frightful good time.
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Super City in-studio
Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 by The Professor
Join us today at 1 when local dance-pop-indie-new wave-party band Super City jumps into the studio for a live Studio Seizure. We’ll be chatting with Dan and Greg ahead of their 3rd album release show this weekend at the Ottobar (10/14) with guests Outcalls and Manners, Manners. Early tracks from In the Midnight Room are fantastic and wildly diverse in their energy. Super City is great on recordings but their live show is what pulls people back every time. The danceable high-energy pop sounds with great harmonies, and a synchronized stage show make them a blast live. We don’t understand why they aren’t already on the national stage but we hope they remember all the little people when they are!
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World College Radio Day 2023
Friday, October 6th, 2023 by The Professor
October 6th is World College Radio Day! The first College Radio Day occurred in the USA, Canada and Jamaica in October 2011. 365 college radio stations came together for the very first time. This year more than 700 stations in more than 50 countries will participate in this celebration of the impact of college radio on students, communities and music. Join us all day for fun and stop by our tent in front of Maryland Hall from 12-2 for some free donuts and to spin the prize wheel. We’ll have 3 kinds of shirts, hoodies, coffee and mugs to win!
WLOY was also honored by being selected as one of only 33 stations around the world to be offered a 30 minute slot in the Global Marathon stream available for all stations to air. At 4:30pm Eastern you can check out the full show we put together highlighting Baltimore’s massive local talent. From Skribe to Super City we give the world a small taste of Baltimore’s deep well of music. Catch the full Global Marathon stream here or just tune in to WLOY at 4:30 for our show. See below for the full schedule from around the world of college radio! (more…)
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Open Mic Night: October 6, 2023
Friday, October 6th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Come kick off Family Weekend with WLOY’s Open Mic Night! Join us on October 6th from 7-9 PM and let your inner rockstar shine. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just love to sing in the shower, this event is for you. So grab your mom, dad, siblings, or anyone else who wants to enjoy good music and great company, and head on over to Starbucks.
The event will be featured as “Decades Night,” perfect for all the parents on campus. Spin the turntable to pick a decade and select a song from that decade – Whether you want to get groovy with some music from the 70’s, or rock out to some early 2000’s, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We hope to see you all there!
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Volcano Chronicles Goes FM!
Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 by The Professor
We are sad to say that the great Volcano Chronicles show is leaving WLOY (hopefully temporarily) but we are also thrilled as to why. Daniel Jones, our host in Hawai’i, is moving it to a local Hawaiian FM station! You can now catch it on KNKR 96.1FM in Kohala on the big island of Hawai’i! Daniel worked very hard to build the show over three years and 134 episodes, starting with a Quarantine Takeover in July 2020. Along the way we got some fantastic artist interviews, great insights into nearly 50 years of playing live rock and meeting incredible musicians, and a ton of great music. With the horrible tragedy in Lahaina it makes sense for locals to support locals and we know that KNKR will be a great home for the show. Watch for updates as we expect more news on this soon. In the meanwhile MAHALO Daniel and Aloha for now.
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AOTW: JayWood – Grow On
Monday, September 4th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Album of the Week: JayWood – Grow On
Released: August 2023
Rate: 9/10
RIYL: The Breathing Room, Wax Machine, Niall Mutter, RHNO
JayWood, a Canadian artist who is recognized for his talents as a singer, songwriter, and producer, has gained popularity for creating a unique blend of low-key bedroom pop that incorporates various elements of jangling indie rock, R&B, psych, and funk. He started by independently releasing his 2019 LP, Time, out of his home base in Winnipeg, which soon led him to sign with Captured Tracks and release his highly acclaimed 2021 EP, Some Days. His musical style continued to evolve with his second album, Slingshot, in 2022, which showcased his diverse range of musical styles.
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The Prime: Pop Through The Ages (Electropop)
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Electropop
RIYL: Tove Lo, Empire of the Sun, Pet Shop Boys, Passion Pit
Electropop, or synthpop, rose to fame in the late 1970s as a subgenre of new wave pop music. It combined the electronic production techniques of disco and punk with the catchy beat and songwriting of pop music. In the 1980s, electropop evolved to include more dance-oriented beats, hitting the nightclub scene and becoming a staple of mainstream music.
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SOTW: Mikaela Davis – “Far From You”
Friday, August 11th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
Liz Kosik ’25
Song of the Week: Mikaela Davis – “Far From You”
Released: August 4, 2023
Rate: 8/10
RIYL: NOVA ONE, Liza Anne, River Whyless, Liz Cooper
Mikaela Davis is a talented musician who sings, writes songs, and plays multiple instruments, with her harp skills being a standout feature. Her music blends elements of folk, country-rock, and chamber pop to create some pretty textured pop songs. In the early 2010s, she gained attention for covering indie singer/songwriters with her harp, before moving on to create more complex arrangements for her original music. Her first album with a label, “Delivery”, was produced by John Congleton in 2018. Her newest album, “And Southern Star”, is largely self-produced and reflects a mix of modern indie, country, and folk-pop.
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Staff Picks: July
Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
WLOY loves nothing more than being able to share some of our favorite tracks with you guys. Let’s welcome August with July’s hottest hits as we present some monthly staff picks! (more…)
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Alumni Spotlight: Anthony Medina (2013)
Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
Anthony Medina, a graduate of Loyola University in 2013, reflects on his career, life, and time spent at Loyola. Medina shares some updates on his life while cherishing his WLOY days.
Q: Can you tell us about your show at WLOY? (name and theme, genre of music)
A: I co-hosted a show on WLOY with one of my best friends, Jeff Poulos AKA Dj Pool Party Poulos. We called the show Know Your Role after one of Dwayne “The
Rock” Johnson’s famous catchphrases from the late ’90s. I’ve always been a diehard professional wrestling fan and Jeff and I bonded over our love of some of the all-time greats. I actually think he came up with the name. We played classic rock and had gimmicks like top 5 lists and running jokes. And at the end of every show, we’d tell someone that needed to hear to know their role. All the bits and banter and promos were such a fun and creative outlet for us. But it was really just another excuse to spend time with my friend. And I think our friendship was the cohesive element of the show that made it work. People picked up on our connection and friendship and I think it made those who listened smile.
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