On This Day: July 8

Monday, July 8th, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

1. 1969: The Beatles recorded “Here Comes the Sun” at Abbey Road Studios.

2. 1972: Bill Withers’ hit single “Lean on Me” reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

3. 1995: Jerry Garcia performed his final concert with the Grateful Dead at Soldier Field in Chicago.

4. 2003: Beyoncé’s debut solo album “Dangerously in Love” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

5. 2011: Amy Winehouse gave her final performance at the Kalemegdan Park in Belgrade, Serbia.

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SOTW: The Greeting Committee – “Cyclical”

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Genevieve Torkornoo ’25

Song of The Week: The Greeting Committee – “Cyclical”

Released: May 10, 2024

Rate: 9/10

RIYL: The Backseat Lovers, Peach Pit, Hall Johnson, COIN, Faye Webster 

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On This Day: July 1

Monday, July 1st, 2024 by Liz Kosik

Liz Kosik ’25

1. 1979: The Sony Walkman, a portable cassette player, revolutionized how people listened to music, making it possible to enjoy music on the go.

2. 1983: Bon Jovi signed a recording contract with Mercury Records, leading to their successful career and major influence in rock music.

3. 1995: The legendary radio DJ Wolfman Jack, known for his gravelly voice and influential role in the promotion of rock and roll music, passed away.

4. 2002: The American jazz pianist Erroll Garner was awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously.

5. 2005: A series of benefit concerts took place in major cities around the world, organized by Bob Geldof to raise awareness of global poverty and put pressure on G8 leaders.

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AOTW: Maggie Andrew – Day Job

Thursday, June 27th, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

Album of the Week: Maggie Andrew – Day Job

Released: June 2024

Rate: 8/10

RIYL: Halsey, Flowerboy, Bea Miller, Bryce Vine

Nova Scotia’s Maggie Andrew is an emerging talent in the music scene, blending a variety of genres into her distinctive (s)alt-pop sound. Her music seamlessly combines elements of punk, rap, R&B, and indie rock. She honed her craft over several years in Los Angeles, collaborating with notable artists and producers such as Blackbear and YetiBeats. Her work has been highlighted in publications like Rolling Stone, Billboard, and AltPress.

Andrew has garnered over 6 million streams worldwide and received numerous achievements, including the 2024 ECMA African Canadian Artist of the Year award, a spot as a Top 10 Finalist in the 2023 CBC Searchlight, and the SOCAN x Sirius XM Young Canadian Songwriters Award in 2021. She has also performed at many European festivals, including JUNOfest, The Great Escape in the UK, and Canada Day celebrations in Trafalgar Square.

Andrew has released several EPs since the beginning of her career in 2019, collecting around 12k monthly listeners on Spotify. She has recently released her first 8 track album, DAY JOB with about a 21-minute listening time. Album hits like “Come Clean” and “Time in Space” share Andrew’s collection of personal narratives relating to matters of ambition, heartbreak, and self-love. Track 9 “About Us” describes the motions of releasing a significant other, aligning with her audience and artist image. Maggie Andrew’s “DAY JOB” is out now on multiple streaming platforms. 

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The Encore: Tionesta

Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

WLOY presents “The Encore,” where we spotlight our favorite bands that have visited the station. This week: Tionesta 

Tionesta was established in 2018 by Steve “Durango” Williams and Steven Sexton during their time at The University of Maryland in College Park. In 2019, the duo expanded by including Bryant Roesch, Williams’ former bandmate from Syracuse, New York. The trio eventually welcomed Baltimore natives Kevin Flinn, Taylor Gomolisky, and Nick Looft, creating Tionesta’s current lineup.

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