Ben Tan = Best DJ In Boston

Étudiant co-founder is the very best radio DJ in all of Boston. He's filling in on 88.9. Tonight, he was DJing the Secret Spot, a slowjamz/r&b program which features shout-outs. Yeah, he gave a few out to Wakefield people. Awesomeness. This proves the already established theory that Ben Tan is, in fact, everywhere.

Quick Reminder For Christmas Music Stations

Advent begins on Sunday, November 30. Kthxbye.

WFNX Celebrating Anniversary

In the beginning, 25 years ago, the station played a format without a name. Calling itself "the new rock on the block" and "rock the boat radio," WFNX-FM (101.7) aired rock music, but not the familiar sound of market giants like WBCN-FM (104.1). Broadcasting lesser known artists, more imports, and the more out-there sounds of punk and new wave, the little Lynn-based station was a pioneer, broadcasting what would become known as the new rock, modern rock, or alternative format.

"We certainly led the charge," recalls news director Henry Santoro. Hired in early 1983, several weeks before the Phoenix Media/Communications Group bought what was then hard-rock outlet WLYN-FM, the station veteran recalls a time of 12-hour days that culminated in the launch of the new format with a song by The Cure, "Let's Go To Bed." That song has since launched all of the WFNX sister stations, says Santoro, including WPHX-FM and WFEX-FM, both broadcasting at 92.1 FM in Maine and Southern New Hampshire. - Boston Globe

I've only listened to 'FNX once or twice, which I guess is kind of sad because I am such an "alternative" aficionado. The time(s) that I have listened to it, I remember hearing Peter Bjorn and John's "Young Folks" which of course is a great song and one of the band's top songs.

Boston radio legend Cain dies

Jess Cain, the legendary Boston radio personality famous for song parodies such
as "Fly Me to Metheun" and “The Yaz Song,” died early this morning at his home
in Beacon Hill.
The 81-year-old died at 5 a.m. after a long battle with
cancer, said his son, Michael Cain.

I don't know this guy. He retired when I was one year old. Rest in peace, anyway.

Howie's Back!

“We are thrilled that Howie is back on WRKO,” Entercom New England vice president and market manager Julie Kahn said in a statement. “Howie is a one-of-a-kind talent, and I’m sure all of Howie’s listeners are looking forward to hearing him on our air again.” - Boston.com

Howie Carr, that is. He is famous for the "chump line" which is a daily playback of listener generated voice mail. WEEI stole the concept and turned the Chump Line into the now famous "Whiner Line."

I am happy that Carr is back. I usually only listen to him in the summertime, but since he is back I will probably be tuning in some more.