I remember how I first found WOXY: I have that terrible tune - True Blue - by Madonna to thank for my discovery of 97X. It was ultimatum time: either I find good music, or I give music up for good. I slowly scrolled through the radio stations & heard: "Burn down the disco, Hang the blessed DJ Because the music that they constantly play It says nothing to me about my life Hang the blessed DJ Because the music they constantly play..." I didn't give up music, I gained 97X!
A quick programming note: Since we had 27 years of material draw from, most of the liners (the 97x drops), vintage commercials, and on air promos all usually air just once. But the thing to remember is that if you missed it during the week, you have this weekend starting Saturday to catch up with the stuff you missed during the week. And now you know the rest of the story. Good Day.
This isnt really a plug for the station I am gonna mention but isn't it sad that the advertisers will not support this kind of station in the commercial market in Cincinnati? I was in radio broadcasting for 15 years and REAL radio where the talent really related to the local community used to be wildly successful. The only station I can think of around here is WTTS-FM Bloomington/Indianapolis. They do a great job of playing great music and relating to their community. This weekend is the Indy 500 and every day this week they have a short interview with one of the drivers in the race. There are so many marketable things here like the Flying Pig and the River and there isnt a single station here that really cares about the community via it's music and promotions. It is just so sad. Sorry for the rant.
been listening to inhaler into the evening after a few of the past days. reminds me a bit of why I wound down on radio artifact. mr500 was a nostalgic joy blast. kexp still to me has more of the ol' what's new all around the world and local to seattle can't wait to sample it vibe that 97x had for this region. hoping and will keep tuning in that inhaler adopts a little more world new and how local talent fits into that vision soon. I know I'm an outright pompous b for this entry. crave new
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When did you discover 97x and who showed you the station? Unfortunately for me, it was 2009 and the next time I went to find it, they had been moved to Texas. RIP. But I'm glad to be discovering all of this great music with you now!
@Music Director Hi! Amateur Data Nerd here. I'm curious about what colors represent. Is this something you wouldn't mind sharing throughout the week? Would love to see how the population changes. 🤓 Thanks.
I just checked mine, and it's the exact same URL as what you posted, but there should be a hovering box that says "settings." Try this: https://www.inhailer.com/account/settings
I logged out of Inhailer, signed up again, but used my gmail address and it still pulls up my Gmail account and avatar. It must be tied in behind the scenes somehow. So, for sake of this question: here is my WOXY avatar (though not the blinky animated .gif that CR created for me back in the day):
x ray effing spec! oh bondage up yours oh bondage no more
I remember how I first found WOXY: I have that terrible tune - True Blue - by Madonna to thank for my discovery of 97X. It was ultimatum time: either I find good music, or I give music up for good. I slowly scrolled through the radio stations & heard: "Burn down the disco, Hang the blessed DJ Because the music that they constantly play It says nothing to me about my life Hang the blessed DJ Because the music they constantly play..." I didn't give up music, I gained 97X!
A quick programming note: Since we had 27 years of material draw from, most of the liners (the 97x drops), vintage commercials, and on air promos all usually air just once. But the thing to remember is that if you missed it during the week, you have this weekend starting Saturday to catch up with the stuff you missed during the week. And now you know the rest of the story. Good Day.
Thanks
Dave "The Paul Harvey" of Modern Rock
This isnt really a plug for the station I am gonna mention but isn't it sad that the advertisers will not support this kind of station in the commercial market in Cincinnati? I was in radio broadcasting for 15 years and REAL radio where the talent really related to the local community used to be wildly successful. The only station I can think of around here is WTTS-FM Bloomington/Indianapolis. They do a great job of playing great music and relating to their community. This weekend is the Indy 500 and every day this week they have a short interview with one of the drivers in the race. There are so many marketable things here like the Flying Pig and the River and there isnt a single station here that really cares about the community via it's music and promotions. It is just so sad. Sorry for the rant.
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They were all in love with dying They were doing it in Texas
Flagpole Sitta!
I WANT TO PUBLISH ZIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNEEEEESSSSS!
Totally forgot about Jenny & Blake doing their live dj set from Longworth Hall.
I still swear this song is called "Porsches for F*ck's Sake!"
Manic Street Preachers will eternally remind me of Sean. <3
When did you discover 97x and who showed you the station? Unfortunately for me, it was 2009 and the next time I went to find it, they had been moved to Texas. RIP. But I'm glad to be discovering all of this great music with you now!
I wish I could lose 30 pounds in the same way I just lost nearly 30 years while listening to this!
This sounds like a re-recording of Nemesis? Or do I just have better speakers now?
BAM! R.E.M.!
The Dean scream!
The pan-flute playing monkey still gives me nightmares
And now a cheery-sounding song about working in an asbestos mine.
Now I'm going to Dizz Knee Land!!
Anyone else having Soft Pack flashbacks, or is it just something on my end?
Sushi here. Boy, today is a happy traipse down memory lane.
Jim Mercer!
I... want somebody to shoooooove.
More tears for INXS and 97X being reunited.
Look at all of you!
You're lucky you weren't here to hear me sing along to In A Big Country like Goofy
Oh hiiiiiii :D :D Weee!
BIG COUNTRY!!
Wow, I don't think I've heard Natural One in a long time. I forgot how great a song it is, that bass line is wonderful.
Joe Long!!!
Tom's Diner FTW!
Hell yeah, it's happy hour again!
Put 'em on put 'em on put 'em on ME!!!!
All aboard the Express Cunnilingus! 😉
I still have my box of Love & Rockets 97X-branded matches! ❤️🚀
Ahhh! Dead Milkmen!! Sledge's favorite toskip.
Split Enz! Paging Jilly..
How is this Femmes song not higher in the list?
I'm famous
Anything, Anything into the City Sleeps. I'm loving this.
Psssssych Furs!
Banger after banger after banger.
oooo...deeper shade of soul 😍
Some kind of verb Some kind of moving thing
Fear is never boring! Man, you forget all this great stuff if you don't have a place to hear it.
Y'all, we still had some GEE IN ECOLOGY PSAs!
It is 5 am, and you are listening... to Los Angeles.
Greeting all of you with "Hey, Baby!" on Saturday's bash!!!
97….Xtra…Cash…..Coupons!
X always reminds me of Robin Plan. She was their biggest champion.
Could CockneyRebel run fast enough to turn down the volume on Siouxsie Sioux?!?!? 🤣
I actually cried a little when I heard Bake talking as I was driving to work. So happy to have this return and to listen to it on the radio!
Goddamn right it's a beautiful day.
ASS PONYS!!!! 10:36
The really disappointing thing is that since I’m at work, I can’t crank the volume and sing along.
Julie called this an Epic Reprise of the Modern Rock 500. And it looks like they have Stax of songs to get through.
I am a lost soul, I shoot myself with rock and roll. GBfuckinV!
BAM!!! A freaking slice of heaven for a whole week!
SHIV!!!
oh, this is just so good.
BAM! X-Ray Spex!
"it's Sledge—messing up!" 😆
My love is bigger than your love... sing it!
Minute 48 for Frank Eavey!!!
"The sweater has that slightly goat-like smell." ❤️❤️❤️
God Damn goosebumps.
Awww yeah!
Love Barb's story about cornering The Black Keys for their album! And her story about finding 97X is fantastic! Little voice quiver. *soooooob*
What a joy. Welcome back.
Oh man, the station IDs make all the difference, and genuinely make you think you're listening to the genuine article. My soul is so happy.
Wasn't expecting to be this excited, but I can't wait to hear it. Not going to get much work done this week.
Dave & Damian's repartee at 499/498 — genius.
BAM. Vapour Trail.
bam! a great start. so grateful that this came to be.
It's a party!
I'm already giddy! What a great song to kick it all off!!!