US
Mason’s Observations On Gracie Abrams, Disease & The Real Slim Shady
Emerging mega-star Gracie Abrams, updated analysis of new Lady Gaga “Disease”, early passion for Christmas music and two massive Golds that are overlooked by CHR. […]
Year: 2024
US
BFoA Launches Annual Year-End Giving Campaign
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has launched its annual Year-End Giving Campaign, which seeks to raise donations from tax-deductible personal contributions to the Guardian Fund and corporate contributions to the Angel Initiative. The Broadcasters Foundation, a 501c3 charity, is the only charity devoted exclusively to helping colleagues who are in dire need of monthly or emergency financial assistance due to life-altering illness or a disaster. […]
US
Ten Great Listens in Ten Days
I’ve stepped up my radio listening in the last week or two. On Monday, I had a list of 50 stations I’d been meaning to get through. By Wednesday, I’d been through about a third of it. Sometimes hearing a lot of generic radio slows my roll, so it says something about this week that I was energized by what I was hearing — even if the most prominent listen was prompted by one of last week’s biggest bummers. Here are 10 great listens in a row. […]
ASIA
Afghanistan: Radio Gharghasht resumes broadcasts after three-day ban by Taliban
Radio Ghargasht, a local station in the southeastern province of Khost, Afghanistan, resumed operations on Saturday following a three-day ban imposed by the Taliban.The timing of the station’s brief closure coincided with the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, observed on November 2.Established in 2017, Radio Ghargasht broadcasts 18 hours a day, reaching audiences in surrounding provinces, including Paktia, and border areas of Pakistan.Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice ordered the shutdown after the station aired background music during its programming, a practice now prohibited under the Taliban’s strict media guidelines.According to the Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC), the station is now permitted to operate solely under the condition that it refrains from any music broadcasting.Prior to its closure, a meeting was held in Khost with representatives from the department of Information and Culture, Virtue and Vice, and the General Directorate of Intelligence, where media outlets were explicitly warned that all forms of music broadcasting were strictly prohibited.A day after the station’s closure, another meeting was convened by the Department of Information and Culture of Khost province. Subhanullah Azam, the Director of Information of the department, issued a stark warning that media outlets defying the music ban would face severe consequences.AFJC welcomed the station’s reopening but strongly condemned the initial closure as a blatant violation of press freedom principles. It urged Taliban authorities to adhere to Afghanistan’s media law, which they have recognized, ensuring that journalists and media organizations can operate freely and without undue restrictions. […]
US
P1 Media Group Releases Annual Survey Of Best Testing Christmas Songs
P1 Media Group has released its annual study of the the appeal of the 100 most-played Christmas songs from the 2023 Holiday Season. […]
UK
Quo’s Francis Rossi becomes Patron of Caroline’s Ross Revenge Charity
Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi has become a patron of Radio Caroline’s charity MV Ross Revenge.
The charity was established two years ago to drive fundraising efforts to restore and preserve the historic former pirate radio ship, Ross Revenge.
Rossi lends his support the charity at a pivotal moment, with Ross Revenge needing urgent structural repairs in dry dock to secure its future as a key piece of broadcast history.
“The Ross Revenge is more than just a ship, it is an important part of British musical history that deserves to be preserved,” said Francis Rossi.
“Radio Caroline allowed many bands like ours to be heard – and I am glad now to repay the favour by lending my own voice in support of this project.”
Radio Caroline station manager Peter Moore said: “We are thrilled to welcome Francis Rossi as a patron for this important cause. His support, along with the public’s generosity, is essential to protect Ross Revenge and all it represents.
“We’re determined to secure a future for this legendary ship, and with Francis on board, we’re confident that our goal will resonate with even more people.”
Radio Caroline’s new charity initiative aims to generate the support needed to cover dry docking costs and conduct essential repairs that will extend the ship’s life for years to come.
Ross Revenge is on the National Historic Ships register. For more information on the Ross Revenge preservation efforts and to support the charity’s fundraising initiatives visit rossrevengeofficial.com
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