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Music News: Rihanna’s Return to the Stage
Monday, December 5th, 2022 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
For all Rihanna fans – our time has come! The superstar has ended her 6-year hiatus with the official announcement that she will be performing at the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show this upcoming February. Rihanna is responsible for some of our generation’s favorite pop songs, including “We Found Love” (feat. Calvin Harris), “Umbrella” (feat. Jay-Z), and “Pon De Replay.” Her many albums conclude with “Anti” which was released in early 2016. Fans have been starving for music updates from the megastar, billionaire, and new mom and I can promise we won’t be disappointed. While Rihanna has produced nearly 2 decades of iconic music, it will definitely be exciting to see her back in her artistic element. This Super Bowl will not be one to miss!
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Winterpalooza 2022
Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 by Liz Kosik
By Liz Kosik ’25
What: Winterpalooza 2022
When: Friday, December 2nd from 8-10 pm
Where: McQuire Hall
WLOY presents one of our most anticipated events of the year: Winterpalooza! We have some incredible acts to showcase for the night including Tyler Stevenson ’26, Flying Faders (Baltimore), and Crown Me King (’22 Battle of the Bands winners). The music-filled night brings in just the right vibe to get you through the last week of classes! But wait- it gets better! Enter the Ugly Sweater Contest for your chance to win a Charlie Brown vinyl, concert tickets, and more! WLOY will also be providing all the hot chocolate you need to relieve some of that finals week stress. Come get into the holiday spirit with us for Winterpalooza ’22 on Friday, December 2nd from 8-10 pm in McGuire Hall!
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Open Mic Night at Motor House
Thursday, November 17th, 2022 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
What: Open Mic Night
When: November 24, 2022, from 7-10 PM
Where: Motor House Art Hub
Interested in poetry and live entertainment? Join Motor House for their monthly Open Mic Night on November 24 from 7-10 PM. The Motor House is a Baltimore-based art hub, gallery, and performance space for creative visionaries to share their voices and proclamations while providing a mellow environment to showcase your abilities or to just come chill. The event will also be hosted by award-winning poet, Meccamorphosis! Mecca Verdell, or Meccamorphosis, is a Baltimore-based creative performer known for her accomplishments in poetry and writing. She has been recognized on local and national levels for her work and has been beautifully dedicated to providing youth with safe and welcoming spaces to express their talents and visions. Looking for a late-night event with good energy? Come visit Motor House on November 24th from 7-10 PM for their monthly Open Mic Night for a guaranteed good time!
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Make A Quilt Square Event
Thursday, November 17th, 2022 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
What: Make A Quilt Square
When: Thursday, November 17th from 4-5 PM
Are you looking to escape from the pre-break craziness? Visit the Loyola Notre Dame Library to make your own quilt square on Thursday, November 17th from 4-5 PM! Come shake off the stress of the week as you piece together and sew your quilt design of choice! The event will be filled with relaxing vibes to get you through your hectic schedule and ease into Thanksgiving break. Don’t want to miss out? Registration is now open on The Bridge!
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National Student Electronic Media Conference 2022
Thursday, November 17th, 2022 by Liz Kosik
by Ben Ostrowski ’24
From October 27-30th, the WLOY staff attended the highly anticipated National Student Electronic Media Conference (NSEMC) that took place in Baltimore this year! More than 300 students involved in college radio and TV stations all over the country came together to connect with each other and learn more about the TV and radio industry.
Thursday’s sessions and panels took place with topics ranging from navigating through the post-pandemic world, women’s sports, and how to better engage with your audience. Staff and station advisers also met in roundtable discussions to talk about different ways to improve their respective stations and get feedback from other admins. At the end of the day, all attendees gathered in the Diamond Tavern at the Baltimore Hilton Hotel for the swag swap, where stations traded stickers, t-shirts, tote bags, and every kind of merch you can think of with each other. The staff came back to the station with a whole box of merchandise from stations all over the country! (more…)
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Upcoming WLOY DJ Events
Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 by Liz Kosik
Catch our WLOY DJs showcasing their talents at some upcoming events! We will be providing music and adding to the festivities this month at the Women’s Center “Ladies Night” on Thursday, November 10th from 9:30-11:30 pm at the FAC. The night will entail tons of activities such as Group X and self-defense classes, along with free merch and raffles!
The fun continues at CAB’s “Loyola’s Got Talent” on Saturday, November 19th from 8-10 pm in the 4th Floor Programming Room. Enter to show off your awesome talents to get the chance to win a TV and Firestick, Alexa, Nutribullet, and tons of other giveaways. Come support your favorite radio station at your favorite events! Registration for all events is open on the Bridge!
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AOTW: Alvvays – “Blue Rev”
Monday, November 7th, 2022 by Liz Kosik
by Ameila Dunat ’25
Alvvays – “Blue Rev”
Released: October 7, 2022
Rating: 7 / 10
This Toronto band’s third album has been in the works since their 2017 album Antisocialites and it was definitely worth the wait. Alvvays is an Indie Pop band from Canada formed in 2011. After a 5-year hiatus, they’ve released Blue Rev, a shoegaze collection of 14 tracks, all with bittersweet lyrics and psychedelic sounds. My favorite tracks from this album were “Easy on Your Own”, “Tile by Tile”, and “After the Earthquake”. “After the Earthquake” was my favorite out of all of them because of its upbeat melody. “Easy on your Own” and “Tile by Tile” both feature whimsical vocals and sophisticated melodies making them sound just like the previous albums. Listening to this album made it seem as if no time had passed since I last heard the sounds of Alvvays many years ago! (more…)
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Dead Air – Halloween 2022 (9-11pm)
Monday, October 31st, 2022 by The Professor
It’s that time of year, we’ve been running Dead Air at midnight all month and now, it is time! New 2022 episode of Dead Air premieres at 9pm for all your spooky parties and to scare the neighbors (or late trick or treaters) with some very rare sounds.
Once again, DJ, educator and musician Terence Hannum will bring you 2 hours of great horror movie soundtracks with this year’s focus on the films of Peter Straub, the recent Halloween trilogy, and Hellraiser. Catch the ending for a special mashup track. Enjoy this year’s special DEAD AIR 2022!
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Concert Review: Within Temptation and Iron Maiden
Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 by Liz Kosik
by Aaliyah Smith-Bradley ’24
The opener for Iron Maiden was amazing and really energized the audience. Within Temptation is a Dutch metal band founded in 1996. The main vocalist, Sharon den Adel, has the most beautiful voice and an amazing stage presence. Within Temptation performed their most popular songs such as “Faster”, “Don’t Pray for Me” and “Angels”. If you have not heard any songs by Within Temptation and like Iron Maiden, you will for sure love them! With an amazing start to the concert, Within Temptation really hyped up the crowd for Iron Maiden. (more…)
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AOTW: Jonathan Jeremiah – “Horsepower For The Streets”
Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 by Liz Kosik
by Aaliyah Smith-Bradley ’24
Jonathan Jeremiah – “Horsepower For The Streets”
Release: September, 2022
Rated: 9/10
RIYL: Lord Huron, Hozier, Donovan Woods, Family of the Year, Bronze Radio Return.
If you love music that sounds like an orchestra with the violins, piano and chorus in the back, then this is the album for you. When I first heard Horsepower For The Streets, I was in shock. I thought Hozier and Sam Smith were the only ones that knew how to mix Pop music with Soul. (more…)
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