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AOTW: Clay and Friends – “STUNT”
March 20th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Anabel Martin Llanusa ’25
Album of the Week: Clay and Friends – “STUNT”
Released: March 2024
Rate: 8/10
RIYL: Spacey Jane, Royel Otis, JAWNY, Peach Pit
Clay and Friends just released their new album, “STUNT.” This Montreal band fusions soul, funk and hip hop beautifully. Their lyrics are usually about their daily lives in Montreal. “STUNT” is the perfect soundtrack for summer. The transport you right to the beach as it beats is very chill and happy. Its fresh rhythms and enveloping melodies will make you want to relax in the sun or be dancing on the sand. I really enjoyed this album because it reminds me of a specific feeling I get in Miami when I come back from the beach with the car windows down.
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Baltimore Sports History: Frank Robinson
March 19th, 2024 by The Professor
In 1950, Baltimore was left without any baseball team when the Baltimore Elite Giants of the Negro Leagues folded. Baltimore went through a short 4-year stint without having a baseball team until The St. Louis Browns were sold to a group of Baltimore Businessmen. The team moved to Baltimore and went on to be renamed The Orioles.
The Baltimore Orioles have a rich history of talented players, including 17 MLB Hall of Famers. Among them was Baseball legend Frank Robinson who played for the Orioles for 6 seasons. Although he only played in Baltimore for a short time, his accomplishments will never be forgotten among Oriole fans. Robinson’s statue stands tall in Orioles Legends Park, in left center field at Camden Yards. Read the rest of this entry »
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Upcoming Event: Sign Up for Songwriter Skirmish
March 18th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
Do you want to perform at Loyolapalooza? Here is your chance! Enter to compete in Songwriter Skirmish. Songwriter Skirmish is open to solo or duo acts such as rappers, songwriters, duos, and mixers.
To enter, you must be or have at least one active member connected to Loyola University Maryland. They can be employees, current students, or alumni. By entering, you are confirming that you are able to perform at Songwriter Skirmish (3/23) and are able to perform at Loyolapalooza on 4/28.
Songwriter Skirmish will take place on Saturday, March 23 and the winner will be the first act of Loyolapalooza. Loyolapalooza takes place Sunday, April 28th. Think you have what it takes? Enter for Songwriter Skirmish or Battle of the Bands HERE!
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The Prime: Alt Through the Ages
March 18th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Genre: Alternative
Subgenre: Darkwave
RIYL: The Cure, Dead Can Dance, Depeche Mode, Joy Division
Darkwave alternative music can trace its origins back to the late 1970s and early 1980s when bands like Siouxsie and the Banshees began incorporating elements of post-punk, gothic rock, and electronic music into their sound. These bands created a moody, atmospheric style of music characterized by haunting melodies, ethereal vocals, and a dark, introspective lyrics. Drawing inspiration from artists like David Bowie, Joy Division, and The Velvet Underground, darkwave quickly gained popularity.
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On This Day: March 14
March 14th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1. 1958: Elvis Presley was inducted into the U.S. Army and stationed in Germany.
2. 1964: The Beatles made their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.
3. 1987: U2 released their critically acclaimed album “The Joshua Tree.”
4. 1996: The Spice Girls released their debut single “Wannabe,” which became a global hit.
5. 2016: rap artist Kendrick Lamar released his album “untitled unmastered,” which received widespread critical acclaim.
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Upcoming Event: Gong Karaoke 3/15
March 12th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
Join WLOY for our Karaoke For A Cause: Gong Karaoke on Friday, March 15, from 7-9 PM in Starbucks! Never heard of Gong Karaoke? That’s okay WLOY’s got you. Participants can pay $1 to request the song of their choice and spectators can pay $2 to hit the gong and kick them off stage! It is $5 to stay up on stage and sing your heart out but wait – others have the chance to pay $10 in sudden death and kick you off stage for good! All proceeds will go to Loyola’s Relay for Life to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs for the American Cancer Society. Are you feeling a little bit of friendly competition that supports an amazing foundation? Join WLOY for our Karaoke For A Cause: Gong Karaoke on Friday, March 15th, from 7-9 PM in Starbucks!
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The Prime: Alt Through the Ages
March 11th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Genre: Alternative
Subgenre: Math rock
RIYL: Don Caballero, Covet, American Football, Three Trapped Tigers
Math rock is a subgenre of alternative rock that rose to popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The fusion of punk, progressive rock, and jazz influences is known for its complex and intricate rhythmic structures, unconventional time signatures, and instrumental inclusions, math rock quickly gained a dedicated fan base. Bands like Slint and Shellac were among the early trailblazers of the genre, incorporating elements of post-rock and indie rock into their music.
Throughout the 2000s, math rock continued to expand, with artists like Hella and Don Caballero contributing their talent to the genre with their innovative approaches to songwriting and instrumentation. These bands incorporated elements of electronic music, noise, and even pop into their sound, further diversifying the math rock landscape.
Today, math rock has become a globally recognized and celebrated genre, with a thriving community of musicians and fans around the world. Bands like Covet and Chon have gained popularity for their technical proficiency and melodic sensibilities, while newer artists continue to re-affirm math rock’s creditability. With its emphasis on complexity and precision math rock remains a vibrant and exciting genre that continues to inspire and challenge musicians and fans.
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DJ Spotlight: “BravoRadio”
March 1st, 2024 by Liz Kosik
Show name: BravoRadio
DJ: Maximus Nast (DJ Bravo) ’27
When: Fridays @ 5PM
Q: Name of your show along with a brief description
A: BravoRadio focuses on a different decade, genre, or style of music in each episode and seeks to showcase a fair mix of both well-known and underground tracks from the respective category. Bravo Radio is hosted by DJ Bravo and airs every Friday evening from 5-6 pm EST.
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AOTW: Shaina Hayes – “Kindergarten Heart”
February 29th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Anabel Martin Llanusa ’25
Album of the Week: Shaina Hayes – “Kindergarten Heart”
Released: February 2024
Rate: 8/10
RIYL: Helena Deland, Frankie Cosmos, Adrianne Lenker, Haley Heynderickx
Shaina Hayes’ latest album, “Kindergarten Heart,” is the perfect mix of Folk and Indie music. The soundtrack is driven by acoustic guitars and Haye’s distinctive Indie vocals. The distinctive sound of violins gives off a mystic melody in the album, which adds to the nostalgia in Hayes’ lyrics. Read the rest of this entry »
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Baltimore Sports History: Leon Day
February 29th, 2024 by The Professor
by Andrew Ciofalo, host of After The Whistle
In celebration of Black History Month this year, I’d like to look back at the history of Negro League Baseball in Baltimore and some of the stars that helped break the color barrier to the MLB alongside of Jackie Robinson.
It is sad to see the records of Negro League Baseball players who barely missed out on the chance to play in the Major Leagues. There were so many talented players who had the skill to play that were a year or two away from the MLB color barrier being broken.
Leon Day played in the Negro Leagues for 10 years and like many others, never got his chance to show the rest of the country his skill. Day was a pitcher that some say was as good as, if not better than, Satchel Paige in his prime. I covered Paige in last week’s column in case you missed it! Paige got all the attention while he was playing, partly because he wanted it. Day was a more soft-spoken player and not one to seek the limelight. His focus was on his play, at which he excelled. Read the rest of this entry »
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