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On This Day: December 9
AOTW: MIRANDA AND THE BEAT – Miranda and The Beat
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. Read the rest of this entry »
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Honfest 2023 – WLOY Stage – June 10/11
June 7th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
I can’t believe it’s June already – and you know what that means, Honfest! Grab your hairspray, throw on your feather boa, and practice your best Bawlmerese accent to get ready. WLOY is excited to celebrate the 30th year of Baltimore’s biggest bash. Honfest is Saturday, June 10th, and Sunday, June 11th, 2023 and WLOY will be there all weekend! We are proud to host the WLOY Loyola Radio stage, bringing a great lineup of some of the station’s favorite local artists and bands. The WLOY stage will be located on 36th Street at the Chestnut Street intersection (right across from The Charmery).
This is quite possibly our most diverse lineup yet, so there is something for everyone. We are so excited about this year’s line-up, and we hope you are too! See you there!
WLOY Loyola Radio Stage 2023 Lineup:
Saturday, June 10th
11:00 – 12:00 Red Sammy
12:00 – 1:00 Maria Dontas
1:00 – 2:00 Ebb & Nova
2:00 – 3:00 Whiskey Feathers
3:00 – 4:00 Gabe Ford Trio
4:00 – 5:00 Rodney Henry
5:00 – 6:00 Tionesta
6:00 – 7:00 Skribe
7:00 – 8:00 Out of Water eXperience
Sunday, June 11th
12:00 – 1:00 Eze Jackson
1:00 – 2:00 Matt Hutchison
2:00 – 3:00 George Jano and Chuck the MaddOx
3:00 – 4:00 Doc Pine & Friends
4:00 – 5:00 Saleem & The Music Lovers
5:00 – 6:00 Old Eastern
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Alumni Spotlight: Brandon Newby (2015)
June 6th, 2023 by Liz Kosik
Brandon Newby (2015) discusses their experience at the WLOY radio station. Newby shares his favorite memories as an aspiring artist and the station’s impact on his career path.
Q: Can you tell us about your show at WLOY? (name and theme, genre of music)
A: “What Cats Listen To” lmao, I don’t remember the time because we had several different time slots over the years. It started as a Pop-Punk show, but as a Hip-Hop fan, I would slide a random song in a block. It eventually became a multi-genre show. We didn’t go into it with a theme, we just wanted to hang out and play music.
Q: Who is your favorite artist now?
A: I have way too many to name, but Kid Cudi will always be a go-to. And Conway The Machine is probably my current favorite. His new album “Won’t He Do It” is a masterclass in rhyme structure and flow. Read the rest of this entry »
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SOTW: Skiifall – “2 Charming” (Clean)
June 2nd, 2023 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Song of the Week: Skiifall – “2 Charming” (Clean)
Released: May 5, 2023
Rate: 9/10
RIYL: Kendrick Lamar, KAYTRANADA, GoldLink
Montreal-based rapper, Skiifall, is here and taking over Canada’s music scene. The artistic setting of Montreal has lacked appreciation for rap-style genres in the past, but Skiifall is expanding his sound and space like no other. Read the rest of this entry »
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Alumni Spotlight: Stephen Vanyo (2017)
May 30th, 2023 by Charlie Wahlberg
Stephen Vanyo, a Loyola class of 2017 graduate, discusses his career as an entertainment, sports, and media attorney, and how the knowledge he gained from WLOY not only solidified a career path for him but prepared him for it as well.
Q: Can you tell us about your show at WLOY? (name and theme, genre of music)
A: Indie-anna Jones and the Underground Temple. It featured DIY artists and other independent rock music. My show focused on independent artists that were not getting the attention they deserved both locally and nationally, but I mainly focused on Baltimore and the North East.
Q: What was your show’s top-played artist?
A: Turnstile, who has since been nominated for a Grammy, and Wild Honey, a Baltimore band. I also played some music from Pianos Become The Teeth, and Free Throw. Read the rest of this entry »
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SOTW: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – “If You’re Blue”
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 Read the rest of this entry »
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Alumni Spotlight: Tim Teeling (2011)
May 23rd, 2023 by Charlie Wahlberg
Tim Teeling (2011) discusses their experience at the WLOY radio station, including hosting his show “Under the Radar”, and becoming General Manager at the station.
Q: Tell us a little bit about your show.
A: I hosted a show called Under the Radar. Featuring artists spanning pop/indie/folk/Americana that didn’t make it mainstream. Later after becoming General Manager, I helped host the weekly Friday at Boulder Top 20 Countdown. Also got to pretend to be John for a few episodes of Centsable Finance.
Q: Who was your show’s top-played artist?
A: Found an old Facebook group from 2008 and it looks like Matt Nathanson and Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Prime: Pop Through the Ages
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. Read the rest of this entry »
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AOTW: Sir Chloe – ” I Am The Dog”
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.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Alumni Spotlight: Matt Weitzel (2017)
May 16th, 2023 by Charlie Wahlberg
Matt Weitzel, from the class of 2017 describes the path from WLOY to working in radio today, and how his experiences at WLOY prepared him for his career.
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your show at WLOY?
A: My show was “It’s A Hard Rock Life” and we played everything from Avenged Sevenfold to Pearl Jam, to Taking Back Sunday. There was also a spinoff called “It’s A Harder Rock Life” that aired Saturdays at midnight where we played all the metal (and its 7 million subgenres) that we got yelled at for playing during the daytime show! Read the rest of this entry »
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