Tag Archives: WOXY

Columbus may be losing independent alt rocker CD101 to Christian talk or music

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Brendan O'Neill

Following on last week’s review of Boston’s stalwart independent alt rock station WFNX, we have some more unfortunate news. Columbus, Ohio’s WWCD, which has been broadcasting with a modern rock format under the CD101 moniker since August of 1990, appears … finish reading Columbus may be losing independent alt rocker CD101 to Christian talk or music

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Boston’s WFNX: One of the first and last alt rock independents

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Brendan O'Neill

Boston’s WFNX (101.7 FM) is somewhat of an oddity in the world of commercial alternative radio. Most heritage modern rock stations were either owned by a large conglomerate, positioning themselves to the listener as independent (Los Angeles’ iconic KROQ, for … finish reading Boston’s WFNX: One of the first and last alt rock independents

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WOXY Abruptly Goes Offline; Streaming Ain't Cheap

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Paul Riismandel

I–along with many other online radio fans–was surprised to learn this morning that online indie rock station WOXY abruptly shut down its live stream this morning. The only explanation was a short blurb on their website blaming “current economic realities … finish reading WOXY Abruptly Goes Offline; Streaming Ain't Cheap

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Radio Obsessive Profile #3: "Radio Sticker of the Day" Curator Greg Blouch

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Jennifer Waits

Recently I was tracking some college radio news when I ran across Greg Blouch’s website, “Radio Sticker of the Day.” Immediately I was taken back to my junior high school years when radio station stickers were a hot commodity. My … finish reading Radio Obsessive Profile #3: "Radio Sticker of the Day" Curator Greg Blouch

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BAM! The Future of Rock N Roll (is online only)

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Paul Riismandel

Before we got married, in the late 90s my wife lived for two years in Dayton, OH. I would drive four hours across Indiana from my Champaign, IL home to see her. I knew that I had exited the radio … finish reading BAM! The Future of Rock N Roll (is online only)

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