Dead Air 2023

October 30th, 2023 by The Professor

It’s Halloween time and we’ve been running Dead Air at midnight Saturday all month and now, it is time! New 2023 episode of Dead Air premieres at 7pm for all your spooky parties and to scare the neighbors (or trick or treaters) with some very rare sounds.

Once again, DJ, educator and musician Terence Hannum (of the band The Holy Circle) will bring you 2 hours of great horror movie soundtracks ranging from local Baltimore artists to obscure European films. Listen for segments from classics like The Fog, The Omen, Christine and more. Whether its Rick Wakemen of Yes, or “Splatter University” expect a lot of great tracks to keep your evening creepy! Enjoy this year’s special DEAD AIR 2023!



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WLOY & Spectrum Present: Rocky Horror Picture Show

October 27th, 2023 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

The spooky season is upon us once again, and what better way to celebrate than with a Halloween tradition that will send shivers down your spine? This Monday, join us for the Rocky Horror Picture Show! We’ll kick off the festivities OUTSIDE ON THE QUAD! with a free screening of this cult-classic film on an outdoor blowup screen. But that’s not all – we’ll also be hosting our annual costume contest, where you’ll have the chance to win a brand-new USB/Bluetooth turntable, the brand new Rocky Horror Game or a $20 Starbucks gift certificate. Plus, we’ll have plenty of giveaways and snacks to keep your Halloween fears at bay. So don’t miss out on the ghoulishly fun evening – join us on October 27th from 7-9 pm on the quad! It’s bound to be a frightful good time.



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SOTW: Slow Pulp – “Yard”

October 27th, 2023 by Liz Kosik

by Isabelle Braudakis

Song of the Week: Slow Pulp“Yard”

Released: September 29, 2023

Rate: 8/10

RIYL: Momma, Soccer Mommy, Alex G, Wednesday, Snail Mail

Slow Pulp is an American Indie-rock band that came together in 2020. The band consists of childhood friends Teddy Mathews, Alex Leeds, Henry Stoehr, and Emily Massey. The record tackles themes of isolation and learning how to be comfortable with your own company as well as learning to trust and love. “Yard” has the perfect balance of slow and chill songs accompanied by dreamy rock and raw vocals to create a mellow and addictive sound. There are also some heavier, rock-influenced tracks that keep things interesting as you listen to the record in completion.   Read the rest of this entry »



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Vakili Band Interview (2023)

October 25th, 2023 by The Professor

They came back 🙂 In studio with the Vakili Band during a stop on their way from NY to their show in DC at The Pocket tonight.

Ben Ostrowski ’24 once again hung out with Lily and the full band for their second in studio visit. It’s always great to have bands revisit when they have new material. We had them hang out for an hour to talk about their 3rd and latest release Honey, touring and more. Rumor has it they may do a show with Crown Me King (Ben’s band…). We can’t wait for them to come back in the spring for a show in Baltimore.

Meanwhile check out their new album and listen to the interview in case you missed it live.



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Super City in-studio

October 10th, 2023 by The Professor

Join us today at 1 when local dance-pop-indie-new wave-party band Super City jumps into the studio for a live Studio Seizure. We’ll be chatting with Dan and Greg ahead of their 3rd album release show this weekend at the Ottobar (10/14) with guests Outcalls and Manners, Manners. Early tracks from In the Midnight Room are fantastic and wildly diverse in their energy. Super City is great on recordings but their live show is what pulls people back every time. The danceable high-energy pop sounds with great harmonies, and a synchronized stage show make them a blast live. We don’t understand why they aren’t already on the national stage but we hope they remember all the little people when they are!



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World College Radio Day 2023

October 6th, 2023 by The Professor

October 6th is World College Radio Day! The first College Radio Day occurred in the USA, Canada and Jamaica in October 2011. 365 college radio stations came together for the very first time. This year more than 700 stations in more than 50 countries will participate in this celebration of the impact of college radio on students, communities and music. Join us all day for fun and stop by our tent in front of Maryland Hall from 12-2 for some free donuts and to spin the prize wheel. We’ll have 3 kinds of shirts, hoodies, coffee and mugs to win!

WLOY was also honored by being selected as one of only 33 stations around the world to be offered a 30 minute slot in the Global Marathon stream available for all stations to air. At 4:30pm Eastern you can check out the full show we put together highlighting Baltimore’s massive local talent. From Skribe to Super City we give the world a small taste of Baltimore’s deep well of music. Catch the full Global Marathon stream here or just tune in to WLOY at 4:30 for our show. See below for the full schedule from around the world of college radio! Read the rest of this entry »



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Open Mic Night: October 6, 2023

October 6th, 2023 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

Come kick off Family Weekend with WLOY’s Open Mic Night! Join us on October 6th from 7-9 PM and let your inner rockstar shine. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just love to sing in the shower, this event is for you. So grab your mom, dad, siblings, or anyone else who wants to enjoy good music and great company, and head on over to Starbucks.

The event will be featured as “Decades Night,” perfect for all the parents on campus. Spin the turntable to pick a decade and select a song from that decade – Whether you want to get groovy with some music from the 70’s, or rock out to some early 2000’s, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We hope to see you all there!



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The Courettes Interview

September 27th, 2023 by The Professor

The fabulous Courettes (Martin and Flavia Couri) from Denmark sat down with me to chat about their upcoming tour in the US, their new US-only orange vinyl release “Boom! Dynamite” and more. We discussed their home studio that they designed to recreate the infamous Wall of Sound from legendary producer (and dangerous lunatic) Phil Spector. Timed perfectly to be ready for the pandemic, they were able to hardness the lockdown to write and record more songs for an upcoming album. Catch them at the Runway in DC 10/3 or right here in town at the Metro Gallery in Baltimore on 10/4 with DJ Rob Macy and The Flying Faders. It’s going to be a blast. They may even stop by the station!

Stay tuned to learn how you can win one of the 1000 limited edition orange vinyl copies of Boom! Dynamite before it even reaches the stores!



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Volcano Chronicles Goes FM!

September 26th, 2023 by The Professor

We are sad to say that the great Volcano Chronicles show is leaving WLOY (hopefully temporarily) but we are also thrilled as to why. Daniel Jones, our host in Hawai’i, is moving it to a local Hawaiian FM station! You can now catch it on KNKR 96.1FM in Kohala on the big island of Hawai’i! Daniel worked very hard to build the show over three years and 134 episodes, starting with a Quarantine Takeover in July 2020. Along the way we got some fantastic artist interviews, great insights into nearly 50 years of playing live rock and meeting incredible musicians, and a ton of great music. With the horrible tragedy in Lahaina it makes sense for locals to support locals and we know that KNKR will be a great home for the show. Watch for updates as we expect more news on this soon. In the meanwhile MAHALO Daniel and Aloha for now.



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AOTW: JayWood – Grow On

September 4th, 2023 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

Album of the Week: JayWoodGrow On

Released: August 2023

Rate: 9/10

RIYL: The Breathing Room, Wax Machine, Niall Mutter, RHNO

JayWood, a Canadian artist who is recognized for his talents as a singer, songwriter, and producer, has gained popularity for creating a unique blend of low-key bedroom pop that incorporates various elements of jangling indie rock, R&B, psych, and funk. He started by independently releasing his 2019 LP, Time, out of his home base in Winnipeg, which soon led him to sign with Captured Tracks and release his highly acclaimed 2021 EP, Some Days. His musical style continued to evolve with his second album, Slingshot, in 2022, which showcased his diverse range of musical styles.

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