Talk:WFNX

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[edit] Current DJs

Seems odd that there is a fairly long list of former jocks, but not one of current ones. 70.88.213.74 (talk) 22:25, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Move from alternative to Mainstream rock

It is misleading to suggest local bands or alternative music is aired during regular hours. WFNX no longer bills itself as "True Alternative". The daytime playlist is heavy on 90's mainstream rock . Newer music and music that could be considered alternative would be aired during the 6-10PM shift M-F. Local programming made way for "Love Lines" in 2007, a syndicated dating talk program based out of California. Local bands get airplay during the Sunday New England Product segments, but rarely outside of specialty shows. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.70.83.160 (talk) 03:04, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

While it may be true that WFNX moved closer to being a Rock station from 2000 till 2002, since March of 2003 WFNX by radio industry standards would be considered much more 'Alternative Music' oriented than most claiming to practice the format. Though WFNX plays acts that I personally consider to be Mainstream Rock as well (i.e. Stone Temple Pilots, Bush etc.) those acts are considered part of the 'format' as they were played on many Alternative Music stations in the 1990s. Local music is aired during regular hours in both the afternoon and evening as "New England Product Spotlight" with random local acts being played for a week or so on regular rotation. WFNX also plays acts MGMT. Tegan and Sarah, Death Cab For Cutie which would all be considered part of the Alternative format. WFNX, however, does not play Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Korn, Staind etc. which many stations that call themselves Alternative do.... and all Active Rock and Album Rock stations have as core artist. In short, even though WFNX does not always play music that fits under my personal definition for Alternative.... by radio 2000s standards WFNX in Boston and Indie 103 in Los Angeles are about as edgy as any commercial Alternative station will get in this decade. Just because they play music we wish they didn't, that doesn't mean they don't fit into what the music and radio industries label Alternative. At least it isn't filled with Lincoln Park and Godsmack songs as many stations labeled Alternative play in most markets. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Consultant100 (talk • contribs) 01:38, 3 April 2008 (UTC)