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Quarantine Takeover – Queen Kyla Vera
October 13th, 2020 by The Professor
This week we’re joined by the amazing Queen Kyla Vera of Metalachi! She’s the rocking metal violin powerhouse soloist you won’t believe unless you see her live. We were lucky to have the monsters of mariachi come by the station once upon a pre-COVID time and had a blast with them all (Check out their Studio Seizure!). Kyla is highlighting some great music this week – all bands and artists that she has performed with (or Metalachi has) including some incredible violinists and some rock legends (Suicidal Tendancies! Lamb of God!) so tune in and check it out. Luckily her crazed kitten Gizmo stopped trying to eat the microphone and resorted to just attacking Kyla so the show could be finished… We can’t wait for Metachi to stomp it’s way back east again from LA soon!!
Find Kyla
Instagram – Facebook – Youtube – TikTok
Find Metalachi
Instagram – Facebook – Youtube – Twitter
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Song of the Week: “Lavender” by Vacations
October 9th, 2020 by Ronnie Gruseck
By Aly Martinez
“When I first heard this song what really caught my attention was how fun it sounded. I for one am partial to any type of music that makes me want to stand up and dance around my room and that is definitely something that this song inspires. The lightheartedness of the lyrics goes perfectly with its indie-pop sound. It’s a perfect song for just hanging out or driving around with the windows down while you take in that last bit of summer!”
Definitely a song to add to your study playlist in the midst of midterms!
Check out the video or more about Vacations!
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Rising Artist TOKYO’S REVENGE Releases “GOTHAM” Music Video
October 7th, 2020 by The Professor
By Kelley Chan
TOKYO’S REVENGE, a twenty-year-old multigenre artist from Geffen Records, has recently released the music video for his new single “GOTHAM.” This rising artist is known and loved across the world, with his previous hit single “GOODMORNINGTOKYO!” reaching #2 on the Rolling Stone’s Trending 25 chart, #1 on Spotify’s Global Viral 50, and more.
Through Tokyo’s new rise to fame, he has remained anonymous, making fans more curious to know who he is. On September 16th, WLOY Loyola Radio was able to hear from TOKYO’S REVENGE speak about his musical background, influences, and inspirations. Read the rest of this entry »
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Album of the Week: Declan McKenna – “Zeros”
October 2nd, 2020 by Ronnie Gruseck
Reviewed by Anna Markulis
Released: September 4th 2020
Rate: 8/10
RIYL: Wallows, Peach Pit, HUNNY, The Honeysticks, Vampire Weekend, Cage the Elephant
“Zeros” is British indie-pop artist Declan McKenna’s second full-length album that is available now for purchase and streaming. McKenna procured a spot on the Billboard Top 20 after self-releasing his first single “Brazil” at age 16. In 2017, he released his first album “What Do You Think About the Car?” which gained him a loyal fan base and left listeners eager for new music.
“Zeros” features 80s inspired songs such as “You Better Believe!!!” and “The Key To Life On Earth” that will uplift anyone who listens. Despite the majority of these songs being upbeat with electronic synth tones, “Zeros” also features songs with a calmer acoustic guitar atmosphere that is apparent in “Emily” and “Eventually, Darling.” There is a song guaranteed for everyone, no matter their taste or mood. Be sure to give it a listen!
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The Baltimore Furniture Bank BKIND Campaign
October 2nd, 2020 by Ronnie Gruseck
The Baltimore Furniture Bank is a non-profit that collects gently used furniture from universities, businesses and members of the public to distribute to kids who needs solid workstations to improve their virtual learning experience.
WLOY is supporting the Baltimore Furniture Bank’s initiative with online bingo board donation games through the end of October. Head over to our Instagram (@/wloy_radio), screenshot it, and start a game of your own! Donations may be made through Venmo (@/baltimore-furniturebank) or the GoFundMe. All donors will be entered into our raffle for band swag and WLOY merch. Read the rest of this entry »
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It’s World College Radio Day!
October 2nd, 2020 by The Professor
It’s time! Join us and more than 600 college stations around the world for a joyful celebration of college radio, its DJs and its music. WLOY is joining the mix with 24 hours of great shows and special guests. Jump in with us whenever you can because it’s a day of special treats. Not one but 2 documentary pieces about college radio, the award-winning “Voices of COVID-19” feature by Loyola students, and a ton of alumni shows. We also have 5 special shows from other stations around the country to highlight our launch of the International Local Music Exchange!
- World College Radio Day Lineup
12:00 Welcome to World College Radio Day Blend
01:00 International Local Music Exchange with WUSC
02:00 Flashback show by current DJ Nicole Destefanis “Beach Bops”
03:00 International Local Music Exchange with KCSU
04:00 Vintage Alumni – Jonny C’s First Vinyl Show P1
05:00 Vintage Alumni – Jonny C’s First Vinyl Show P2
06:00 International Local Music Exchange with WRFL
07:00 Loyola student’s Award-Winning “Voices of COVID” radio feature
08:00 International Local Music Exchange with WGMU
09:00 I Never Knew Radio H1 (DJ Linton Hinds – alumnus)
10:00 I Never Knew Radio H2 (DJ Linton Hinds – alumnus)
11:00 International Local Music Exchange with KBVR
12:00 Moldie Oldies Show H1 (DJ Nick Centanni – alumnus)
01:00 Moldie Oldies Show H2 (DJ Nick Centanni – alumnus)
02:00 Flashback show by current DJ Ryan Flood “Flood Watch”
03:00 Quarantine Takeover – Matt Weitzel/Breakforth (alumnus)
04:00 Documentary – 10 Years of College Radio Day
05:00 International Local Music Exchange with WLOY
06:00 Documentary – The World College Radio Day Global Marathon
07:00 Retro Eddie’s Retro Rockin Road Show H1
08:00 Retro Eddie’s Retro Rockin Road Show H2
09:00 Quarantine Takeover – B. Newb (alumnus)
10:00 Hip-Hop Revisited with Saleem H1
11:00 Hip-Hop Revisited with Saleem H2
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WLOY gets mention in Radio World Magazine (again)
October 1st, 2020 by The Professor
We love it when we get some press, especially in the likes of trade magazine Radio World. Professor Rob Quicke from William Paterson University wrote an article covering college radio station spring reactions and fall preparations for the COVID-19 pandemic in Radio World Magazine. WLOY gets a bit of coverage for both spring and fall and mention of our fantastic Quarantine Takeover show series. Yay us!
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Album of the Week: Cayucas – “Blue Summer”
October 1st, 2020 by Ronnie Gruseck
Reviewed by Anna Markulis
Release: September 25th, 2020
Rate: 9/10
RIYL: Beach Boys, Beck, Real Estate, Allah-Las, Beach Fossils
Brothers Zach and Ben Yudin from Santa Monica return with more California summer-inspired music in their fourth album, “Blue Summer.” While COVID-19 forced us to stay home this summer, Cayucas instantly transports you to the warm carefree feeling of summer in California; driving with the windows down, surfing at the beach, enjoying the warmth without a care in the world. Cayucas takes the summer surf sound of the Beach Boys and transforms it into a new modern indie sound of their own in this album. You truly feel like you’re at the beach when listening to “Blue Summer.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Quarantine Takeover – Liminal Drifter
September 29th, 2020 by The Professor
This week we find ourselves with the furthest ever Quarantine Takeover host with Liminal Drifter from Perth, Australia! join us Tuesday or Thursday night at 7pm Eastern and be prepared for some amazing ambient grooves from all over the world and some special rarities. Liminal Drifter is an ongoing travelogue between identities, physical places and states of consciousness. Many of these dreamy, evocative slices of ambient electronica evolved on hand-held mobile devices, away from the studio, while traveling or visiting new places. This sense of contemplative, exploratory rootlessness imbues his work with the wistfulness and open narrative we often associate with travel. Read the rest of this entry »
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Old Eastern Interview
September 24th, 2020 by The Professor
Old Eastern WLOY Interview 480p Nick Volk of Old Eastern is part of the madness that created the 2020 Charm City Sampler “Tour” event running all over the Baltimore area on Saturday September 26th. He sat down, along with Terry and Brendan, to chat about the event, the sampler and life during quarantine. We learned that Brendan may need a pedal intervention.
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