Music
On This Day: April 25
Thursday, April 25th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1956: Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel” reaches #1 on the Billboard chart, marking the beginning of his rise to fame as a rock ‘n’ roll superstar.
2002: Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, member of the popular girl group TLC, dies in a car accident in Honduras at the age of 30.
1976: The punk rock band the Ramones play their first concert at the Performance Studio in New York City, helping to kickstart the punk movement in the United States.
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Palooza Spotlight: Fitz and the Tantrums
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
WLOY is excited to highlight our Loyolapalooza artist, Fitz and the Tantrums!
Fitz and the Tantrums arrived on the music scene in Los Angeles in 2008, bringing with them a fresh blend of indie pop and neo soul sounds. The band’s core duo, Michael Fitzpatrick (Fitz) and Noelle Scaggs, joined forces with James King, Joseph Karnes, Jeremy Ruzumna, and John Wicks to create their famous ensemble. What definitely set them apart from the beginning was their energetic live performances and their commitment to crafting catchy sound.
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Vinylthon 2024
Monday, April 22nd, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
And that’s a wrap! WLOY has concluded its 7th year of Vinylthon, upholding the tradition. This year’s event was particularly special as we welcomed back esteemed alumni and past DJs, some dating all the way back to the 70s! The excitement was in the air as we reunited with our very own Eddie Fine ’23 and Anna Markulis ’23 for the day. The Loyola community showcased its spirit, with dozens of students enthusiastically participating in our raffle-giveaway. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who hosted a show for Vinyl Hour, returned to visit for the day, entered our raffles, and showed their unwavering support for WLOY. Also, a special thank you to Wax Mage for their custom-made vinyl designs! With memories of this year fresh in our minds, we can’t help but wonder how we’ll top it next year!
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VINYLTHON DAY 2
Saturday, April 20th, 2024 by The Professor
48 Hour Vinylthon Day 2 Lineup:
12:00a John C Vintage Vinyl Finds (2nd Hr)
1:00a WVLC Alumni Vinyl Hour
2:00a Vinyl Staff Show
3:00a Daniel’s First Vinyl Show
4:00a Staff Favorites at 45rpm
5:00a Xander’s Mighty Soul Show 1
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 LIVE ALUMNI WEEKEND DROP-INS
4:00p LIVE ALUMNI WEEKEND DROP-INS
5:00p Retro Eddies 33-1/3 Hour
6:00p Staff Show LIVE Vinyl Hour
7:00p Xander’s Mighty Soul Show 2
8:00p A Double Shot of Tara (2hrs)
9:00p A Double Shot of Tara
10:00p Analia’s Melancholy Vinyl Mix
11:00p Mike The Psych Frampton Vinyl Hour
All day long we will be doing drawings for prizes and adding entries from wloy@loyola.edu so you can enter anytime until 2pm Sunday 4/21
A couple of our prizes: rare Wax Mage Records hand colored records – each version was limited to 25 handmade records.
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VINYLTHON DAY 1
Saturday, April 20th, 2024 by The Professor
48 Hour Vinylthon Day 1 Lineup:
12:00a Vinyl Spin Sessions w/Paul Random
1:00a Welcome to Vinylthon 2024 Special
2:00a The Professor spins Cars & Guitars
3:00a Tara’s Vinyl Hour
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 Steve Spins Friends Records
10:00a Moldie Oldies Live 2024 Special (2hrs)
11:00a Moldie Oldies Live 2024 Special
12:00p Stardust Records Special (Baltimore’s New Record Store!)
1:00p LIVE Retro Eddie & More
2:00p LIVE Retro Eddie & More
3:00p LIVE Retro Eddie & More
4:00p 1970’s Alumni LIVE – Ed Stanley ’81
5:00p 1970’s Alumni LIVE – Jim Perrone ’79
6:00p 1970’s Alumni LIVE – Gerry Blair ’70
7:00p Discovery Hour Vinyl Special
8:00p Daniel’s Second Vinyl Show
9:00p Xander’s Mighty Soul Show 2
10:00p Daniel LIVE
11:00p John C Vintage Vinyl Finds (2hrs)
All day long we will be doing drawings for prizes and adding entries from wloy@loyola.edu so you can enter anytime until 2pm Sunday 4/21.
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Vinylthon 2024 – Saturday, April 20-21
Thursday, April 18th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
VINYLTHON 2024 is here! We’re jumping the gun on celebrating Record Store Day since most colleges are closed in June. Here’s the scoop: WLOY is dedicating a full 48 hours to nothing but vinyl on the airwaves. Our Loyola community, friends, alumni, and talented DJs have curated some amazing shows just for you, all featuring real records. And here’s the kicker: we’re part of a global movement, with hundreds of stations worldwide joining in for the past seven years. Stay tuned for the show schedule!
Oh, and of course we’re raffling a ton of prizes! Prizes include from custom-made vinyl by Wax Mage, a turntable, and concert tickets to Rams Head On Stage, Baltimore Soundstage, and the Let’s Go Music Festival (raffled separately, of course.) Live drawing will be from 12-4 PM on April 20-21; make sure to check our Instagram @wloy_radio for updates and news! 🙂
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Loyolapalooza Spotlight: LOLLIPUNX
Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
WLOY is happy to announce our Battle of the Bands winner, LOLLIPUNX! Meet the band below and catch LOLLIPUNX at Loyolapalooza on April 28th on the quad! 🙂
How did your band come together and what was the catalyst for starting a musical collaboration?
The band came together through a blend of serendipity and a shared passion for music. Josh, drummer, and Patricia, lead vocalist, initially met at a mutual friend’s birthday party, forging an instant connection. Though they drifted apart due to distance, a chance encounter on social media reignited their friendship years later. Josh had been posting drum covers on his Instagram, including Paramore’s ‘Let the Flames Begin’—a song and band dearly loved by Patricia. This led to a conversation and a half-joking suggestion from Patricia about starting a band. Coincidentally, Josh had been looking to form a band for some time. Impressed by an acapella clip Patricia sent him, he quickly invited her to join. Together, they sought additional members who matched their drive and musical vision, eventually rounding out the band through online forums and auditions. This group not only shared a love for music but also a commitment to the same values and genres, which solidified their formation.
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On This Day: April 11
Thursday, April 11th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1966: The Yardbirds, featuring a young guitarist named Jimmy Page, played their first U.S. concert at the legendary Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles.
1970: The Beatles‘ song “Let It Be” hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming their final #1 single before the band’s breakup.
1981: Bob Marley played his last-ever concert at the Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He died of cancer less than a year later. (more…)
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Battle of the Bands Spotlight: Love Hurtz
Thursday, April 11th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
And to wrap up our featured bands, we present Loyola’s own, Love Hurtz!
Love Hurtz is a four person pop band consisting of Julia Marks (‘25) as lead singer, Anna Polk (‘26) on keys, Evelyn Donovan (‘27) on acoustic guitar, and Michael Smith (‘25) on drums. Starting in January 2024, the four met as students at Loyola. They are excited to perform for the first time ever at battle of the bands!!! We look forward to their performance. 🙂
You can follow the Love Hurtz members on Instagram: @annaapolk, @evelynd_0514, @_juliamarks03, and @officiallymichaelt.
WLOY thanks all the amazing artists for this week and don’t forget to show your support at Battle of the Bands on April 13 from 7-9 PM in McGuire!
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Battle of the Bands Spotlight: Hamiliton Outlaw
Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
Continuing with our Battle of the Bands lineup, we introduce Hamiliton Outlaw!
Hamilton Outlaw is a band of blue-collar city boys playing some dirty rock/blues with a punk edge. The members all come from punk/ska and metal backgrounds. How it started: Mike Dee, singer for grind-n-roll band Monger, and singer/guitarist for punk rock band Head of Power decided he needed an outlet for some bluesy/rock stuff he had been writing. He banded together Sam Shapiro and Mike Clark (both in Head of Power) and Matt Hoey (Monger) to form Hamilton Outlaw.
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