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On This Day: December 16
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AOTW: Roe Kapara – Big Cigars and Satin Shorts
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On This Day: December 9
SOTW: SPRINTS – “Shaking Their Hands”
February 6th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Isabelle Braudakis ’25
Song of the Week: SPRINTS – “Shaking Their Hands”
Released: January 5, 2024
Rate: 8/10
RIYL: Bully, PJ Harvey, Le Tigre, Sonic Youth, Patti Smith, Girl Band
The SPRINTS’ “Shaking Their Hands” is a must-add to your favorite playlist. As soon as this song starts, the mood is set with a brooding guitar, quickly followed by a rhythmic drumline. Without delay, soft and melodic vocals enter with the lines, “It’s been a long day, it’s been a long night, it’s been a long life.” These dark lyrics prepare listeners for an intense and heavy song. My favorite part about this track is the fantastic build-up to the chorus that beautifully fits into the garage-punk genre. The dynamics throughout keep you hooked which has worked on me, as I have been listening to this on repeat all week.
I recommend this song if you are eager to explore more of this type of rock, its raw energy and unapologetic attitude serve as a great addition to your playlist.
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The Prime: Alt Through the Ages
February 5th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Genre: Alternative
Subgenre: Art punk
RIYL: Talking Heads, Wire, Sonic Youth, The Slits
Art punk gained attention mid-1970s as a response to the commercialization and mainstream conformity of punk rock. Bands like Wire and Television brought an experimental edge to punk music, incorporating elements of avant-garde, post-punk, and art rock. The genre was characterized by its innovative song structures, unconventional use of instrumentation, and lyrical themes that often explored topics beyond traditional the common punk tropes.
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DJ Spotlight: DreamGAZE
February 2nd, 2024 by Liz Kosik
Show name: DreamGAZE
DJs: Terence Hannum, Erica Burgner-Hannum, and Rob Savillo
When: Thursdays @ 6 PM
Q: Name of your show along with a brief description:
A: DreamGAZE is a show I do with my spouse Erica Burgner-Hannum and bandmate Rob Savillo, of The Holy Circle, where we play our favorite shoegaze and dreampop tracks and interview bands and DJs – but we ask them to pick their favorite shoegaze or dreampop and talk about it.
Q: Why did you choose to host a show at WLOY?
A: I also do DEAD AIR the show devoted to horror soundtracks we run in October, and I’ve been doing that for almost a decade with WLOY. So when Erica, Rob, and I started an event night called dreamGAZE at The Crown to kind of focus on the growing scene in the region, the radio show made it easier to loop in the guests we bring in and the shows write themselves.
Q: What is your favorite part of hosting a show at WLOY?
A: It’s very easy as a community member and John champions your ideas and content, offers suggestions. I like finding new bands like The December Sound or hearing great stories from our guests like ON and Pale Saints.
Q: Top played artist/s on your show:
Q: Word of advice for prospective DJs?
A: Curate your sets, and know the info about the releases, think of it like a story you’re trying to tell. Keep it tight and focused. Also bring a friend, or two, who is as passionate as you are and bring on guests.
WLOY thanks Terence, Erica, and Rob for their mutual love of music and dedication to the station! Tune in to DreamGAZE every Tuesday @ 6 PM. 🙂
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AOTW: 21 Savage – “American Dream”
February 1st, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Fiona Galang ’27
Album of the Week: 21 Savage – “American Dream”
Released: January 12, 2024
Rate: 9/10
RIYL: Young Nudy, Drake, Travis Scott, Young Thug, J. Cole
21 Savage is a British-American rapper who has created several worldwide hits like “X”, “Bank Account”, “Rockstar” with Post Malone, and more. His most popular albums are Issa Album (2017), I am > I was (2018), Her Loss (2022) with Drake, and now American Dream (2024). From I am > I was, he won a Grammy for Best Rap Song for “A Lot” ft. J. Cole. He’s collaborated with many popular artists and producers like Travis Scott, Metro Boomin, and more, many of them being on his newest album.
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The Prime: Alt Through the Ages
January 29th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Genre: Alternative
Subgenre: Britpop
RIYL: The Verve, Oasis, Blur, The Stone Roses, The Boo Radleys
Britpop rose in the mid-1990s as a British music movement that celebrated the return of guitar-driven pop music and aimed to reclaim British cultural dominance in the music industry. Its main objective was a reaction to the dominance of grunge and the American alternative rock scene. The movement was characterized by melodic guitar riffs and lyrics that often explored themes of British identity and working-class culture and rebellion.
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DJ Spotlight: “Routine Orbit Chat”
January 26th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
Show name: “Routine Orbit Chat”
DJ: Eisa Abu-Sbaih ’26
When: Sundays @ 7 PM
Q: Name of your show along with a brief description
A: The name of my show is “Routine Orbit Chat.” I love playing chill indie music and giving some updates on recent space news.
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On This Day: January 24
January 24th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1. 2018: American musician and actor, Kid Rock, announced he would create a non-profit organization to promote voter registration and engagement.
2. 2017: English musician, Ed Sheeran, released his chart-topping single “Shape of You,” which went on to become one of the best-selling singles worldwide.
3. 1992: Nirvana played their first-ever show in Australia at the Phoenician Club in Sydney. Also on the bill, Tumbleweed and The Meanies.
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You Need a WLOY T-Shirt!
January 11th, 2024 by The Professor
Whether you want one of our classic Purple or Orange Shirts, the limited edition Beehive or Glow-in-the-Dark shirts, here’s the deal: Click the button below to go to our Paypal and donate $20. Tell us your size and shipping address and we’ll send one out. While sizes and supplies last. If you’re on campus we’ll have it for pickup. Join the Ravens hype and get your Purple Friday shirt 🙂
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The Prime: Alt Through the Ages
December 26th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Genre: Alternative
Subgenre: Goth
RIYL: Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure, London After Midnight
Goth music arose in the late 1970s as a subgenre of post-punk. It was heavily influenced by bands like Joy Division and Siouxsie and the Banshees. Goth music is characterized by its dark and introspective lyrics, brooding atmospheres, and a mix of rock, punk, and electronic elements. The genre gained popularity in the 1980s, with bands like The Cure making significant contributions to its development.
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Christmas Shows 2023
December 23rd, 2023 by The Professor
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! To help you celebrate, our amazing DJs and staff have put together incredible Christmas show specials – including Nick Centanni’s annual Moldie Oldies Christmas Eve and Christmas Day specials, specials from The Volcano Chronicles, Retro Rockin Road Show, Christmas Quarantine Takeover, and vintage specials from 7 alumni, and a brand new Hip-Hop Revisited Holiday Special! After a few morning hours to wet your whistle, at 2pm on Christmas Eve we finally open the floodgates and let the elves in, just in time to start your festivities and while you do your last minute wrapping. We’ll let them play all through Christmas Day until midnight, to be the soundtrack for all of the day’s gatherings and celebrations. Tell your smart speaker to “Play WLOY Loyola Radio” and just leave us on all day long… Merry Christmas Everyone!
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