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Alumni Spotlight: Joelle Hernandez (2014)

May 9th, 2023 by Charlie Wahlberg

Joelle Hernandez graduated from Loyola in 2014 and went on to use skills she learned from her experiences at the station in her current career. Joelle gives us a look into her time at WLOY and shares her advice for current Loyola students!

Q: Can you tell us a bit about your show on WLOY?

A: I hosted a show with my twin sister, Jordan, called Double Dose of Entertainment! It aired on Friday evenings from 7-9 PM. We played R&B and Hip-Hop music and talked about entertainment/celebrity news.

Q: What was your show’s top-played artist?

A: Beyonce & Rihanna! Lots of Ciara and Sevyn Streeter were thrown in as well. Read the rest of this entry »

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AOTW: Hippo Campus – “Wasteland”

May 8th, 2023 by Liz Kosik

by Anabel Martin Llanusa ’25

Album of the Week: Hippo Campus – “Wasteland”

Released: April 2023

Rate: 8/10

RIYL: Vampire Weekend, Ed Sheeran, Vacation Manor, COIN

Hippo Campus is an American indie rock band that recently released its newest album, Wasteland. The tracks on this album provided a light, happy melody and were primarily the reason I enjoyed it so much. Despite most of the lyrics centering around pain and love, the message is still positive and encouraging.

Some of my favorite songs were “Honeysuckle” and “Probably.” The lyrics for “Honeysuckle” are not intensely deep, but the soothing melody of the song enhances a lighter mood. “Probably” reminds me of Ed Sheeran’s, “Happier”. Both pieces have a similar tone and guitar sequence but Hippo Campus diverges with their unique addition of the piano in “Probably.” Also if you enjoy country music, “Kick in the Teeth” is a super cute love song (despite the title lol). There are only five songs on the album, so give this album an easy listen on your way to class!

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Phoneboy Interview

May 4th, 2023 by The Professor

Back in March our intrepid DJ/Production Manager Ben Ostrowski ’24 caught up with one of the station’s favorite bands Phoneboy for a chat about their start, college, recoding, touring and advice for DIY bands getting their start. We lost the interview for a moment, but in the meanwhile they’ve posted their second Album of the Week here at WLOY. Listen now before they sell out 10 nights at Madison Square Garden!

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Alumni Spotlight: Michael Ashley-Mennis (2010)

May 2nd, 2023 by Charlie Wahlberg

Michael Ashley-Mennis, a 2010 graduate of Loyola University Maryland, shares their experience at the radio station and shares advice to students looking to enter the broadcasting and entertainment space.

Q: Can you tell us about your shows at WLOY?

A: Old Time Radio Hour, Radio Dramas: I worked with John first to figure out who had the rights to play classic radio shows (Escape, The Shadow, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar) then he pointed me in the direction of a group in Los Angeles who had old tapes of the shows. We struck a deal where we’d take the tape recordings, clean them up and send back CDs while we could record and play the shows on air. Read the rest of this entry »

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AOTW: Yves Tumor – “Praise A Lord…”

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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SOTW: Kay Young – “Woe Is Me”

April 26th, 2023 by Liz Kosik

by Anabel Martin Llanusa ’25

Kay Young – “Woe Is Me”

Released: March 2023

Rate: 8/10

Kay Young’s new hit explores the sounds of jazz and R&B. “Woe Is Me” is a track on Young’s upcoming album, which will be released on April 14th, 2023. The melodies of the song resemble a neo-soul vibe, definitely evoking a sense of warmth in the listener. Read the rest of this entry »

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Alumni Spotlight: Justin Thomas (2015)

April 24th, 2023 by Charlie Wahlberg

Justin Thomas, an alumnus of the class of 2015 talks about their show, “Sports Talk”, the opportunities they gained from being involved in the station, and shares a word of advice for current WLOY members!

Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your show at WLOY?

A: I did the sports show (Sports Talk) on WLOY every Monday and Friday in the afternoons. We talked about everything sports both professional and collegiate, and it was an absolute blast. I always looked forward to doing every show, and it helped me live out my sports broadcasting itch.

Q: Who is your current favorite artist?

A: It’s still Fall Out Boy. Read the rest of this entry »

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AOTW: Charlie – “Precious Metal”

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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Vinylthon 2023 Day 2

April 21st, 2023 by The Professor

SUNDAY April 23 – Day 2 of VINYLTHON
Here’s the lineup for the second 24 hours of WLOY’s first 48 hour VINYLTHON

12:00a John C Vintage Vinyl Finds (2nd Hr)
1:00a WVLC Alumni Vinyl Hour
2:00a Vinyl Staff Show
3:00a Steve Celebrates Friends Records
4:00a Tara’s Double Shot of Vinyl (2hrs)
5:00a Tara’s Double Shot of Vinyl
6:00a Mike The Psych 2 Sides Live (2hrs)
7:00a Mike The Psych 2 Sides Live
8:00a Bimbo Chronicles Vinyl Hour
9:00a Pursuit of Felicity Vinyl Hour
10:00a Anna’s Vinylthon Hour
11:00a Coffee Break Vinyl Hour
12:00p LIVE ALUMNI WEEKEND DROP-INS
1:00p LIVE ALUMNI WEEKEND DROP-INS
2:00p LIVE ALUMNI WEEKEND DROP-INS
3:00p WLCR/WVLC Alumni LIVE
4:00p WLCR/WVLC Alumni LIVE
5:00p WLCR/WVLC Alumni LIVE
6:00p Staff Show Live Vinyl Hour
7:00p Volcanic Vinyl Hour 2
8:00p Retro Eddies 33-1/3 Hour
9:00p Tara’s Vinyl Hour
10:00p Analia’s Melancholy Vinyl Mix
11:00p Mike The Psych Frampton Vinyl Hour

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Vinylthon 2023 Day 1

April 21st, 2023 by The Professor

SATURDAY April 22 – Day 1 of VINYLTHON
Here’s the lineup for the first 24 hours of WLOY’s first 48 hour VINYLTHON

12:00a Vinyl Spin Sessions w/Paul Random
1:00a Welcome to Vinylthon 2023 Special (2hrs)
2:00a Welcome to Vinylthon 2023 Special
3:00a The Professor with Guitars & Cars
4:00a Retro Rockin’ (Vinyl) Road Show (2hrs)
5:00a Retro Rockin’ (Vinyl) Road Show
6:00a Queen Marge’s Vinyl Exploration (2hrs)
7:00a Queen Marge’s Vinyl Exploration
8:00a Moldie Oldies Vinyl Hour
9:00a Vinyl Staff Show
10:00a Anna’s First Vinyl Show
11:00a Retro Eddie’s 45rpm Jukebox
12:00p LIVE ALUMNI WEEKEND DROP-INS
1:00p LIVE ALUMNI WEEKEND DROP-INS
2:00p LIVE ALUMNI WEEKEND DROP-INS
3:00p LIVE ALUMNI WEEKEND DROP-INS
4:00p LIVE ALUMNI WEEKEND DROP-INS
5:00p Discovery Hour Vinyl Show
6:00p Daniel’s First Vinyl Show
7:00p Volcanic Vinyl Hour 1
8:00p Anna & Dad Live
9:00p Anna & Dad Live
10:00p The Professor Spins Locals Only
11:00p John C Vintage Vinyl Finds (2hrs)