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On This Day: November 9
Thursday, November 9th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
WLOY is excited to bring you the new weekly series “On This Day…” that will showcase some of the most famous events, releases, and birthdays of our time. From legendary album releases to iconic performances, tune in each week to discover something new about your favorite artists. Without further ado let’s check out some of the top 5 coolest events on this day in history.
- 2002: Eminem hits #1 on the Hot 100 for the first time when “Lose Yourself,” from his movie 8 Mile, tops the chart.
- 2002: Madonna breaks The Beatles‘ record for most Top 10 hits on the Hot 100 when “Die Another Day” goes to #8, giving her 35 Top 10 hits on the chart.
- 1999: Fiona Apple releases her second album. The title is 90 90-word long poem, so it is usually listed as When The Pawn…
- 1993: The first Wu-Tang Clan album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), is released. The album becomes a hardcore rap landmark and proof that a 9-man hip-hop collective can succeed.
- 1973: Billy Joel releases his second album, Piano Man. The title track, based on his nights performing at a piano bar in Los Angeles called The Executive Room, becomes his first hit when it peaks at #25 in America.
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Open Mic Night: November 10
Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Come join us for a fun night of music, poetry, and stand-up comedy with WLOY at Starbucks on November 10 from 7-9 PM! Whether you have a great singing voice, a talent for spoken word, or some hilarious jokes to share, we want to see what you’ve got. Even if you’re not feeling up to performing, we’d love to see you in the audience.
The event will be featured as “Decades Night” where you can spin the turntable and select a song from your favorite era. From groovy tunes of the 70s to rock hits of the early 2000s, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendars for WLOY’s Open Mic Night on Friday, November 10 from 7-9 PM in Starbucks!
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New Show Debut: Cyberspace Friday 10pm
Friday, November 3rd, 2023 by The Professor
Another NEW SHOW! Woo! This week also sees the debut of Cyberspace hosted by Zain. Airing on Fridays at 10pm just before Kaya’s House.
Welcome to Cyberspace, a show where I dig through the corners of the internet to find cool new music for you! I’m Zain, and every week I find a new niche of internet music to share with you, while also talking about the artists and some interesting stories if they have any. Tune in if you love to find something new!
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Gong Karaoke Returns 11/3!
Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 by The Professor
Join WLOY for our Karaoke For A Cause: Gong Karaoke on Friday, November 3rd, from 7-9 PM in Starbucks! Never heard of Gong Karaoke? That’s okay WLOY’s got you. Participants can pay $1 to request the song of their choice and spectators can pay $2 to hit the gong and kick them off stage! It is $5 to stay up on stage and sing your heart out but wait – others have the chance to pay $10 in sudden death and kick you off stage for good! All proceeds will go to Loyola’s Relay for Life to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs for the American Cancer Society.
Drag your friends and roommates out for a little bit of friendly competition that supports an amazing foundation. Join WLOY for our Karaoke For A Cause: Gong Karaoke on Friday, November 3rd, from 7-9 PM in Starbucks!
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The Prime: Alt Through the Ages
Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Genre: Alternative
Subgenre: Indie-rock
RIYL: Radiohead, The Killers, The Strokes, Franz Ferdinand
We at WLOY are thrilled to announce the return of our popular series, The Prime! Our talented DJs have been doing a fantastic job of keeping us all entertained with the latest chart-topping hits and old-school jams. Now, we’re excited to explore the history and background of the music we all cherish so much. The series will cover a diverse range of genres including our newest series edition — alternative! We can’t wait to delve into the subgenres, learn about affiliated bands, and offer some amazing song recommendations. So, stay tuned!
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Dead Air 2023
Monday, October 30th, 2023 by The Professor
It’s Halloween time and we’ve been running Dead Air at midnight Saturday all month and now, it is time! New 2023 episode of Dead Air premieres at 7pm for all your spooky parties and to scare the neighbors (or trick or treaters) with some very rare sounds.
Once again, DJ, educator and musician Terence Hannum (of the band The Holy Circle) will bring you 2 hours of great horror movie soundtracks ranging from local Baltimore artists to obscure European films. Listen for segments from classics like The Fog, The Omen, Christine and more. Whether its Rick Wakemen of Yes, or “Splatter University” expect a lot of great tracks to keep your evening creepy! Enjoy this year’s special DEAD AIR 2023!
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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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