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Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile earns 5 Grammy nominations
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Baltimore Sports History: Negro League Baseball
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SOTW- “Under The Moon” by Ari Lennox
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Special Show- WCSB Students Say Goodbye to their Radio Station
SOTW: Shakira – Soltera
October 8th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
Anabel Martin Llanusa ’25Song of The Week: Shakira – Soltera
Released: October 8, 2024
Rate: 8.5/10
RIYL: Prince Royce, J Balvin, Danna Paola
Soltera is a new song by the Colombian singer–songwriter and dancer Shakira. She is known worldwide for her Latin Pop music and has won multiple U.S. chart awards, and Latin Grammys.
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On This Day: October 7
October 7th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1. 1957: American Bandstand’s first airing on ABC, helping bring rock ‘n’ roll to mainstream audience.
2. 1978: The Rolling Stones performed at the “Saturday Night Live” 4th season premiere.
3. 1982: Led Zeppelin’s posthumous album Coda was announced, following the death of drummer John Bonham.
4. 1996: Faith Hill’s It Matters to Me album was certified 3× Platinum in the U.S.
5. 2016: Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his contributions to music and songwriting.
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AOTW: The Rare Occasions – Through Moonshot Eyes
October 3rd, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Isabelle Braudakis ’25
Album of the Week: The Rare Occasions – Through Moonshot Eyes
Released: September 13, 2024
Rate: 8/10
RIYL: Surf Curse, Yot Club, Joy Again, Vacations
The Rare Occasions are an LA based indie rock band that makes leave their impression on people with
their garage rock anthems and catchy vocal harmonies. Brian McLaughlin (singer) and Luke Imbusch
(drummer) began making music together in their early teen years. They were part of a band called The
Valar, which released 2 EPs and 1 album throughout the course of three years. Later when the two went
to college, the pair Jeremy Cohen (bassist), hence the beginning of The Rare Occasions. This band title
may seem familiar to some because their 2016 song “Notion” went absolutely viral on the social media
platform, TikTok. This track continues to make waves and is featured on Billboard’s alternative charts.
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Open Mic Night: October 4
October 1st, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Join WLOY for Open Mic Night this Friday, October 4th, from 7-9 PM at Starbucks! All forms of vocal talent are welcome including music, poetry, and stand-up comedy! 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.
Mark your calendars for WLOY’s Open Mic Night on Friday, October 4th from 7-9 PM in Starbucks!
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SOTW: Liam Benzvi – 2N4
October 1st, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Fiona Galang ’26
Song of The Week: Liam Benzvi – 2N4
Released: September 27, 2024
Rate: 7/10
RIYL: Cal in Red, Pool Girl, Rex Orange County
Liam Benzvi is an American singer-songwriter who is known for his shoegaze and dream pop music. He’s opened for artists like Harry Styles, Janelle Monae, and is slowly becoming more and more popular. His first EP, Amnesia, came out in 2019, but didn’t get nearly as much love as the one that just came out a few days ago.
“2N4” is my favorite song from his new album …And His Splash Band. A melodic song with soft instruments that can be listened to when you’re having a more relaxing day or you need something more upbeat, it fits both moods. This song is about personal reflection, connection, and vulnerability which is super relatable.
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College Radio Day X Skribe’s Loyola World Tour
October 1st, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Join WLOY and Skribe in celebrating World College Radio Day this Friday, October 4! In our inaugural WLOY “Rock Around the Block” Tour, Skribe will be playing live concerts all over the Evergreen campus– straight from our brand new WLOY van.
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On This Day: September 30
September 30th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1. 1950: The Grand Ole Opry is broadcast for the first time on television.
2. 1967: The Beatles finish recording “I Am the Walrus.”
3. 1989: Neil Young releases the album “Freedom,” marking a comeback in his career.
4. 1993: George Harrison and David Crosby perform a benefit concert in Los Angeles for Romanian Angel Appeal.
5. 2019: ABBA announces the release of new music after a 37-year hiatus.
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AOTW: The Prids – I Only Care About You and Me
September 26th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Anabel Martin Llanusa ’25
Album of the Week: The Prids – I Only Care About You & Me
Released: September 6, 2024
Rate: 8/10
RIYL: Cori Nora, Dramatic Lovers
The Prids are an indie–rock band, which originated from Oregon. Just like their last albums, The Prids’ new release, I Only Care About You and Me, blends elements of punk–rock. During “Bear on a String” is a striking example of how indie rock can take listeners on an unpredictable musical journey. From its catchy pop hooks to the dynamic shifts in rhythm and sound, the song creates a sense of surprise and emotional release. This balance between catchy melodies and unexpected shifts embodies the duality of indie rock, offering both euphoria and introspection.
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Baltimore Sports History: Celebrating The Life of Brooks Robinson
September 26th, 2024 by The Professor
by Andrew Ciofalo, host of After The Whistle
Every major sports team has a shortlist of its best players of all time. And out of all of them, there’s usually less than a handful that stand out among the rest. The Baltimore Orioles have been around since 1954 and had its own handful, the Iron Man Cal Ripken, Frank Robinson and Jim Palmer. But there was only one Mr. Oriole: Brooks Robinson.
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The Encore: Bitty McLean
September 25th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
WLOY presents “The Encore,” where we spotlight our favorite artists that have visited the station. This week: Bitty McLean
Bitty McLean, born Delroy Easton McLean, is a British reggae and lovers’ rock singer best known for his early ’90s hits like “It Keeps Rainin’ (Tears from My Eyes),” which reached No. 2 in the UK. He began his career performing with local sound systems and later joined UB40 as an engineer and producer, sometimes lending his vocals to their tracks. His notable covers, including “Dedicated to the One I Love,” cemented his place in the UK music scene during the mid-1990s.
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