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KEXP coming to 91.5 FM in NY

KEXP

KEXP and Radio New York liberate listeners from the norm

SEATTLE - KEXP, Seattle's listener-supported radio station, and Radio New York 91.5 FM, the city's public radio station, announced today that they are joining forces to create Radio Liberation, an unprecedented partnership dedicated to listeners and independent music.

Beginning on March 24, 2008, Radio Liberation will air KEXP-produced programming Monday through Friday on Radio New York 91.5 FM. The programming will feature a three-hour drive-time eclectic music show followed by three simulcast hours of The Morning Show with John Richards, a nightly world music show and a weekly music variety show hosted by KEXP DJ and senior director of programming Kevin Cole.

"This partnership will not only give greater voice to artists from the Northwest, New York and around the world, it will bring music that matters into the lives of more listeners than ever before," said Tom Mara, KEXP executive director.

Radio New York already has a very successful television channel and is now setting its sights on radio. "Radio is the next great frontier and re-launching Radio New York 91.5 FM in partnership with such a strong brand as KEXP makes perfect sense," said Arick Wierson, general manager of NYC Media Group.

Through the Radio Liberation partnership, KEXP will be able to reach another 14 million terrestrial listeners in New York, sharing Seattle's unique music community with New Yorkers.

"Radio New York will bring a fresh new sound to New York radio and galvanize a community hungry for great content," said Matthew Tollin, CFO/GM of Radio Operations for NYC Media Group. "Listeners will get the opportunity to fall in love with radio all over again."

As part of the partnership, KEXP and Radio New York will produce hundreds of live performances a year. With increased access to New York bands and touring artists, Radio Liberation will also bring additional "in-studio" performances to listeners on both coasts.

"We have always been about the listener and the artist," said KEXP DJ John Richards. "We all share a passion for music."

For more information about Radio Liberation, visit www.kexp.org.

ABOUT KEXP PUBLIC RADIO
KEXP is an influential, non-commercial radio station based in Seattle and supported through financial contributions from listeners and businesses worldwide. Over the last three decades, KEXP has built a reputation as a champion of new and emerging artists and musical forms. Today, KEXP programs a rare mix of music spanning multiple genres and the station brings listeners more than 380 live, in-studio performances each year.

KEXP has a mission to enrich people's lives by providing a wide array of music and by exploring, developing and applying relevant technology to deepen and extend musical experiences. Listeners enjoy KEXP at 90.3 FM in Seattle and around the world at KEXP.org.

The station is governed by the Friends of KEXP, a nonprofit organization that operates the station on behalf of the University of Washington, which holds the FCC license. A partnership with Vulcan Inc. provides facility support and programming collaboration. The University of Washington's information technology group provides KEXP with the development and application of streaming services, technical expertise and other relevant technology to extend the music experience.

ABOUT RADIO NEW YORK / NYC MEDIA GROUP
Launched in January 2005, NYC Media Group is the entity responsible for managing the media assets of the City of New York including one broadcast television channel and five cable television channels known collectively as NYC TV; one broadcast radio station, Radio New York (Radio New York 91.5 FM); as well as production and syndication arms that produce and distribute New York City-centric content all over the world across multiple platforms. Over the past three years, NYC TV has won 14 New York Emmy Awards and been nominated 34 times. The network has also been awarded 14 Telly Awards for its outstanding content.

Building on its success in television, NYC Media Group is now transforming Radio New York (Radio New York 91.5 FM). While keeping its commitment to airing diverse ethnic and cultural programs, Radio New York looks to attract new listeners with a slate of innovative talk and music programs. Radio New York's strengthened lineup will further complement its sister television stations that are part of NYC TV. To learn more about Radio New York and NYC Media Group, please visit www.nyc.gov/radio.


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Posted on February 18, 2008 12:00 PM

Comments (26)

Finally a radio station that will showcase all the World music i listen to.

Posted by Yanni | February 18, 2008 12:13 PM

kexp is a great station...
psyched that it's coming to nyc.

Posted by Anonymous | February 18, 2008 12:39 PM

Any respite from the reggaeton, hip hop, bachata onslaught is greatly appreciated.

Posted by Anonymous | February 18, 2008 12:49 PM

This is so exciting.... wow. WOW.

Posted by jason | February 18, 2008 12:50 PM

There is hope for us afterall

; )

Posted by Anonymous | February 18, 2008 1:44 PM

Thank god.........I am so happy with this. 91.5 has the best signal...and we can live without the 'Diane Rheem' show...YES!!! Here is ending my tolerance of 91.1......and the lame-o WFUV......YECH!!!!! John has the most amazing playlist.

Posted by Port | February 18, 2008 3:44 PM

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Posted by phd_dr_erickson@yahoo.com | February 18, 2008 8:11 PM

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Posted by greg | February 18, 2008 9:46 PM

this is the best news i've heard in so long. KEXP is far and away the best radio station i've ever heard, period. it brings new definition to the word "radio" for anyone with even an inkling of musical taste.

Posted by Erik | February 19, 2008 3:36 PM

been listening to kexp over the internet for a looong time - they rock. always onto the hot acts before they are hot.

4 tickets to yeasayer mercury lounge thank you KEXP for the heads up.

Posted by Anonymous | February 19, 2008 3:45 PM

Wow. Haven't been this excited for some time. Always listen to John in the Morning on the web, and now no worries about the feds shutting their webcast down.

Posted by Jason | February 19, 2008 11:47 PM

we are one lucky city. seattle and nyc-host to the BEST radio station in the world!!!!!

Posted by sheryl | February 20, 2008 11:11 AM

that hippie kevin cole is the second most irritating person on the radio. john "some kids stupid dad" richards is number 1 with a bullet. kexp is not all that - sorry. thank god wfmu still likes to play diversity and not just that garbage kexp spews.

Posted by itchy vs. scratchy | February 21, 2008 2:19 AM

Thanks for the info. I had no idea what was going on. This IS a change! Seems cool so far. :o)

Posted by jenn | March 25, 2008 10:17 AM

Why the change? 91.5 actually has good programmming. No, it's is not Pitchfork hipster music, but still good music. 89.1, 89.5 and 91.1 already have indie-rock shows, there is no need for more.

Posted by Anonymous | March 25, 2008 10:40 AM

last week(4-2-08) yor station played a remix of

taste of honey song boogie oogie oogie. who an d

where can i get that remix.

Posted by gary griffith | April 6, 2008 6:06 PM

i love kevin cole and have been listening to KEXP over the internet for a while now. It's nice to know that I can actually hear it on my alarm clock radio!

Posted by em | April 8, 2008 5:17 PM

KEXP programming is "eclectic" because there are no intelligent venues which would bother with that material en masse.
3 hours of "Wake Up" noise, analogous to jackhammers working the foundation next door, is an absolute waste of the energy powering WNYE's transmitter. Please put BBC World back on, at least at 6AM...

Posted by Chris | June 3, 2008 11:44 AM

WFMU is better. I dont see what the big deal was.

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Posted by lisa | September 27, 2008 3:26 PM

i am one who enjoys the tunes on 91.5 fm.i am tuning in from nyc.
i use to tune in to radio dio on i tunes.world without boundaries.i must say that station blew out any other station i have ever listened to.but it is now off the air.
kexp is a wonderful alternative.and so is wfmu.but i cannot bear everything that fmu plays.and i can't always find what i want to listen to on their archives.
i thank all of you for the great music.
williz

Posted by williz | December 17, 2008 11:05 AM

Hey!I often listen to this tunes on my mp3 transmitter fm. Like it a lot!

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