Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Saturday, July 5, 2008
Today
Hi: 71
Lo: 58
Sat
Hi: 72
Lo: 60
Sun
Hi: 80
Lo: 65
Section Sponsor
Article Tools
Print this Article
Make text larger
In Music Briefs
New 88.9 FM launches today
 
By Jeff Sherman RSS Feed
OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writer

E-mail author | Author bio
More articles by Jeff Sherman

Published Feb. 23, 2007 at 12:17 p.m.
Tags: 88.9 fm, 889, 88.9, new, radio, radio for milwaukee, 88nine, 889, radiomilwaukee, buffet, npr, milwaukee radio

As OnMilwaukee.com first reported in the OnMilwaukee.com Weekend Preview yesterday, 88.9 FM, 88Nine RadioMilwaukee, launched today at 7 a.m.

The station, located at 88.9 FM and online, is playing two-hour loops of song samples all weekend long. You'll also hear voices representing the new music format that begins Monday. This kind of transitional programming between formats is called"stunting."

On Monday at 7 a.m., the new music format begins in full. "We'll play full songs from our library. For this first full week, we'll go jockless, letting people focus on the music," said spokesperson Jeff Bentoff.

The following Monday, March 5, the new radio station will begin its regular programming that includes new jocks at 5 a.m., starting with its new regular weekday 5 a.m. - 9 a.m. hosts, Jay Hedblade (Acting PD and Co-MD) / Robyn Cherry (Producer).

OnMilwaukee.com is a promotional partner with the new 88Nine RadioMilwaukee.



More Information ...
Related links:

2 comments about this article.
Post a comment / write a review.

Recent Talkbacks ...
Posted by Preview
Radiohead Here is the first hour of tunes that the station played: RadioMilwaukee First ...
Patty P Loving it, and they aren't even playing the whole song! I am very excited!

Recent blogs/briefs by Jeff Sherman
Prospect Bridge to close beginning Monday, July 7
Thursday
The Prospect Avenue bridge over the Oak Leaf Bike Trail is closed to vehicular traffic ...

What is a blog?  For OMC, it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us.  It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be. Free OnMilwaukee.com headbands
Thursday
Here's your chance to own a limited edition OnMilwaukee.com headband.

What is a blog?  For OMC, it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us.  It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be. Los Angeles Times writer raves about Milwaukee
Wednesday
The latest media example of Milwaukee love comes from the pages of latimes.com. Motorcycle ...

Eric Benet comes home for block party today
Wednesday
Eric Benet returns to his hometown, Milwaukee, today for a block party and concert on ...

What is a blog?  For OMC, it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us.  It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be. Will your favorite Milwaukee Starbucks close?
Tuesday
In light of today's news that Starbucks will close an additional 500 U.S. stores and cut ...