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New Releases 2.1.11
February 2nd, 2011 by WLOY Staff
This week brings a some seasoned acts as well as some new bands. The new Bright Eyes album that everyone’s been waiting for, titled The People’s Key, has arrived. Additionally, indie band Tennis released their debut, Cape Dory (left). This band has a very Vampire Weekend vibe, and it will be interesting to see where these artists go. Check out more new releases after the jump!
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MTVU Woodie Award Press Release
February 2nd, 2011 by WLOY Staff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BALTIMORE, MD (February 1, 2011)-
WLOY, the non-profit, student-run radio station at Loyola University Maryland, has been honored as one of the top fifty college radio stations on the 2011 mtvU College Radio Woodie list. Stations that have been nominated to this list are being recognized as pioneers in the industry, exposing the most recent emerging music. Nominations are now open to the public for voting on RateMyProfessors.com. WLOY for the first time is accompanying the biggest names in college radio including previous winners, WICB-Ithaca and KUPS-Tacoma. As WLOY strengthens in listenership, an acknowledgment such as this can only increase the station’s prevalence on air.
On Tuesday February 8th Rate My Professor will be unveiling the Top 25 nominees for the Woodie Award. The winner of the award will be announced live for the first time on air on March 16th on MTV, MTV2, and mtvU.
WLOY is Loyola University Maryland’s campus radio station. Going on the air in 2003, the station is entirely student run, with all board member positions being filled by current undergraduate and graduate students. WLOY offers a variety of live shows of different genres. Shows are hosted by students and community members and incorporate children from the community. WLOY has been recognized and awarded by both local and national organizations. For more information regarding WLOY’s shows or fundraising efforts, please email wloy@loyola.edu or call 410-617-5349.
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WLOY named Top 50 for MTVU Woodie! We Need More Votes!
February 1st, 2011 by WLOY Staff
We have been voted one of the Top 50 Radio Stations for the the MTVU College Radio Woodie Awards! Thanks to all of you who nominated us! We still need your help! The next cut is next week on February 8th where the Top 25 stations with the most votes will move on. Please Vote to help us move on!
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Top 40 1.28.11
January 31st, 2011 by WLOY Staff
We’re only one month into the new year and already 2011 is off to a great start with some promising tunes. Here’s a look at the Top 40 Albums for the week of January 28th. Currently, Cold War Kids and Decemberists are holding the top two spots; however, keep a lookout for Young Galaxy (left) and the new band Tennis as they coast up the ranks with their breezy beach sound.
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Free Rams Head Live Tix Here!
January 31st, 2011 by The Professor
Want to go see a show at Rams Head Live for free? You want to listen to WLOY! We’ve got tickets for all these shows coming up. Listen in, check out the live at Boulder broadcasts on Fridays and follow us on Twitter to find out when you can win. Starting NOW!
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Super Mash Bros Interview
January 31st, 2011 by WLOY Staff
Last weekend Ryan Nisley ’11 had the chance to meet Nick Fenmore, the brains behind Super Mash Bros. Aside from dancing the night away to every mashed-up pop song imaginable, he returned with a solid interview and some great pictures of the night, thanks to Kate Marshall. Nick and Ryan talked about video games, their new live set, and their upcoming album, which is sure to dominate college campuses across the nation.
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Both Feet In Live Show 2/2/11
January 28th, 2011 by The Professor
This week we present another special LIVE show of Both Feet In.
We welcome listener participation and input.
In 2009, President Obama and the US Department of Veterans Affairs launched a comprehensive plan to end homelessness among veterans in five years. Join Col. Charles Williams, the Executive Director of the Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET), and Arnold Shipman, a participant of the program, in a conversation with Both Feet In’s host, Dr. Sylvia Park, about one non-profit’s strategy to end homelessness among veterans in Baltimore City. This live show airs next Wed, Jan. 26th, 12-1pm. We welcome your comments and questions during the show! Call 410-617-5313 or -5330 or visit https://wloy.org and instant chat from the front page or instant message WLOYLIVE.
NOTE: THIS SHOW IS RESCHEDULED FROM 1/26/11
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Top 20 1.28.11
January 28th, 2011 by WLOY Staff
This week Cold War Kids make their debut at the number one spot with their new album, Mine Is Yours, which drops today! “Finally Begin” is an unreleased song that hasn’t even hit the radio waves yet! Aren’t you lucky that you get to hear it before everyone else? This album is going to launch Cold War Kids into mainstream stardom if they haven’t achieved it already. Another band to keep an eye on is The Decemberists, who recently released their album, The King Is Dead.
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Late Night Concert Thursday 1/27 Postponed
January 26th, 2011 by WLOY Staff
This Thursday 1/27 WLOY is hosting the first Late Night Concert of the spring semester in McGuire Hall from 9 until midnight. This time, we’ll be featuring two Loyola acts. A duo of juniors that call themselves Beauty and the Greek will open the event and the sophomore ensemble The Palace at 4 AM will follow.
Remember that there are always chances to win tickets for concerts at Ramshead Live! at our events. Stop by for your chance to win and to support your fellow Greyhounds!
POSTPONED DUE TO SNOW – SEE IT 2/24 INSTEAD!
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Wacky Wednesdays: Stoneleigh Lanes
January 26th, 2011 by WLOY Staff
Like bowling but wish it was different? Search no more! Down the street from Loyola lay Stoneleigh Lanes, which features 16 lanes of duckpin bowling. Yes, you heard me correctly: I said duckpin bowling. And no, it doesn’t involve ducks. Although the rules are similar to normal ten-pin bowling, duckpin bowling is not the bowling that you may be used to playing. Voted the “Best Bowling Alley” by Baltimore Magazine, Stoneleigh Lane’s duckpin bowling is a new and interesting way to bowl!
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