SOTW: Arts Fishing Club – “#Tornadotext”

Friday, June 23rd, 2023 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik

Song of the Week: Arts Fishing Club – “Tornado Text”

Released: June 2023

Rate: 8/10

RIYL: Foster the People, Grouplove, Portugal. The Man, The Neighborhood

Various sounds, including folk, alt-country, and indie-rock influence Arts Fishing Club’s music. Their sound is characterized by heartfelt lyrics and melodies that genuinely showcase the individual talents of each member. The group consists of Christopher Kessenich, Matt Siffert, Jimi Greene, Brian Kempson, and Peter Eddins who met through each member’s journey in pursuing music. The Nashville, Tennessee-based band is known for their energetic live performances and has shared the stage with several respectable artists such as Langhorne Slim, Darlingside, and The Last Bison. (more…)

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AOTW: MIRANDA AND THE BEAT – Miranda and The Beat

Friday, June 9th, 2023 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

Album of the Week: MIRANDA AND THE BEAT – Miranda and The Beat

Released: May 26, 2023

Rate: 9/10

RIYL: Artic Monkeys, Ravonettes, The Kills, Jacuzzi Boys, King Khan

Make way.. Miranda and The Beat are hot and ready to reignite the New York City rock music scene. They happily disregard the limitations of staying within one genre, ranging from punk, garage, and soul. While Miranda and The Beat can technically be classified as rock, they have no problem pushing the bounds of each genre while adding their individual, fresh taste. Arriving in the Big Apple in 2018, Miranda and The Beat have brought a new energy, collabing with rock idols such as The Mystery Lights and Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. They’re, for sure, expected to succeed their current reputation and break the bounds of their anticipated fame. (more…)

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SOTW: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – “If You’re Blue”

Thursday, May 25th, 2023 by Liz Kosik

by Johnny Cozza ’24

Song of the Week: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – “If You’re Blue”

Released: May 2023

Rate: 8/10

RIYL: Green Day,  The Runaways, My Chemical Romance, The White Stripes, Wheatus (more…)

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The Prime: Pop Through the Ages

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

Genre: Pop

Subgenre: Bedroom Pop

RIYL: Clairo, Mac Demarco, Men I Trust, Peach Pit, The Marías

We’re back! After surviving finals season, WLOY is happy to reintroduce the series: The Prime! Our station DJs have done an excellent job of bringing their fans all the hottest hits and coolest throwbacks, so… why not provide some background on the music we all know and love? The series will span a spectrum of genres such as alternative, pop, and rock. We’re super excited to dive deeper into the subgenres, affiliated bands, and even some song suggestions. (more…)

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AOTW: Sir Chloe – ” I Am The Dog”

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

Album of the Week: Sir Chloe – “I Am The Dog”

Released: May 19, 2023

Rate: 8/10

RIYL: Mitski, Beach Bunny, Crawlers, Cage the Elephant, The Walters 

Sir Chloe is an American indie-rock band from Bennington, Vermont now based in Los Angeles, California. They have released a total of 9 albums, recently putting out their newest piece “I Am The Dog.” Sir Chloe consists of members Dana Foote, lead singer; Teddy O’Mara, guitar; Palmer Foote, drums; Austin Holmes, keyboard; and Emma Welch, bass and vocals. The band was assembled in 2017 during Foote’s senior year of college. Instead of a usual thesis proposal, she decided to hold a concert that featured originally written works. Around 6 years later, Sir Chloe gained popularity and rose to fame in their 2020 TikTok hit “Michelle.” (more…)

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AOTW: Yves Tumor – “Praise A Lord…”

Monday, May 1st, 2023 by Liz Kosik

By Amelia Dunat ’25

Album of the Week: Yves Tumor – “Praise A Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between World).

Released: March 2023

Rate: 9/10

Yves Tumor’s 5th album, “Praise A Lord”, exceeded my expectations and got a well-deserving rating of 9 out of 10. Yves Tumor is a producer and musician known for their experimental music and is originally from Knoxville, Tennessee. After spending some time in California, they were able to experiment with their sound and develop it into their current sound. Yves Tumor effortlessly intertwines shoegaze and grunge with electronic, also producing their own take on 90’s alt-rock and psychedelic rock. (more…)

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AOTW: Charlie – “Precious Metal”

Monday, April 24th, 2023 by Liz Kosik

by Amelia Dunat ’25

Album of the Week: Charlie – “Precious Metal”

Released: March 1, 2023

Rate: 8/10

RIYL: Slowdive, Duster, Deftones, Smashing Pumpkins 

Charlie is a 3-piece band from Tampa, Florida, and “Precious Metal” is their debut album! I discovered it during my weekly music reviews and I ended up adding all the songs to the library. Their sound is reminiscent of 90’s alt-rock and shoegaze, and this compilation of 10 songs sounded perfect together. This album is only 29 minutes long so it is definitely worth giving the whole piece a listen. (more…)

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AOTW: Tei Shi – “Bad Premonition”

Monday, April 3rd, 2023 by Liz Kosik

by Anabel Martin Llanusa ’25

Tei Shi – “Bad Premonition”

Release: 2023

Rate: 8.5/10

RIYL: Caroline Polachek, Jessie Ware, Shyra, U.S. Girls, Cecile Believe

“Bad Premonition” by Tei Shi is such a cool album! I really love the chill vibes that every song gives. Tei Shi is a Colombian-Argentinian singer and songwriter. The melodies within the album transmit a feeling of calmness, while the lyrics talk about issues in love. The album feels like she is narrating the process in which she got over an ex. (more…)

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SOTW: LAANDS – “K TOWN”

Monday, April 3rd, 2023 by Liz Kosik

by Amelia Dunat ’25

Song of the Week: LAANDS – “K TOWN”

Released: March 3, 2023

Rate: 9/10

RIYL: Tanukichan, Phantogram, Tame Impala, Grimes, Blood Orange

This is the 4th track from LAANDS album “Music for the Future” which was released early this March. LAANDS was formed by Rania Woodward and Brian Squillace. They began working on this album in the spring of 2021. They were inspired by their surroundings in nature and say they connected with the spiritual world around them in the creation of the track. “K TOWN” fits their typical electronic pop sound, but its catchy beat and fun lyrics stood out to me. (more…)

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