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brownsugar

Are you kidding me? This is Energy's last chance to redeem themselves and this is all they got? First of all, the only thing that sounds different are the sweepers. And you STILL can't understand them. The music sounds like they are stuck back in 2003 with the occasional current (either that tired Pete Yorn mash up or the wrong version of Public Enemy). Even BPM or I Party radio have better tracks in rotation. Too bad they are not on FM. Anybody notice the "More Mixes"
portion on the website? The line up looks exactly the same, except the PD is listed as the first mixer! Yes even in front of Oakenfold and Schulz. Uuummm, what time is his show on?? I didn't realize remixing half of the playlist gave you that title.
 
ouch!
hmmmmaybe, (now this doesnt fit w/ a niche format/audience) but,

AnyTown,USA...chr station @ 100.1 FM,
tag line: the radio station at 100.1 FM, "today's hits" (the best music of today)

*"FORMAT* "change"

(same)AnyTown,USA: chr station. frequencey: 100/1 FM, the all new party-100 SuperStation!
"blazing, the hits, and not the sh...t's !" (lol) or whatever,

same playlist.
new sound.

same...everything, (lineup; portion of countdown shows, and-syndicated programming,etc) but
"new" website, and "better" voice imaging guy(or girl).

and, every Joey-Bag.Of donuts, will *SWEAR*
[x] new ownership.
[x] "format change"
[x] "better/more current playlist"
or some unreal rumour , that enough buy into, to make it a "yeah, i heard that one, too"
(perhaps, started by the station itslef ?!?)

my point:
a splash of new paint, fools so many - even if the cracks are still there Hiding in plain view, on the wall,
A wall one day will crumble!
 
brownsugar said:
Are you kidding me? This is Energy's last chance to redeem themselves and this is all they got? First of all, the only thing that sounds different are the sweepers. And you STILL can't understand them. The music sounds like they are stuck back in 2003 with the occasional current (either that tired Pete Yorn mash up or the wrong version of Public Enemy). Even BPM or I Party radio have better tracks in rotation. Too bad they are not on FM. Anybody notice the "More Mixes"
portion on the website? The line up looks exactly the same, except the PD is listed as the first mixer! Yes even in front of Oakenfold and Schulz. Uuummm, what time is his show on?? I didn't realize remixing half of the playlist gave you that title.
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Sounds like someone has a personal issue with Rod.
 
Personal Issue? Don't even know the guy, but he puts himself as the flagship mixer, and puts his tracks / remixes in rotation even when they don't get released (they are terrible). I want Energy to suceed so yes i pay attention. But it's hard to be a fan when the formula of the playlist is all wrong and it seems the PD is using the station to enhance his own career (for lack of a better word).
I don't think he even has a mixshow slot, at least I've never caught it. Correct me if I'm wrong.
 
I understand why he has his own mixes on his station. Im saying agree with it but I understand he is looking for a certain sound. How do you know he didnt get permission from the labels? I mean honestly how many djs have played mixes or mash ups that they made that were no licensed? If you have an issue with him call him on the phone
 
For being his best friend, you sure are getting off track. I collect remixes, I listen to other dance channels, and I observe their titles. Energy Az plays stuff that is NOT played ANYWHERE, and many of these examples are the particular "remix" that their PD wants to expose. I've looked them up...and 95% of the time, they can't be found. I'm not talking about mash ups or things they do in a mixshow. I'm talking about regular rotation while other dance outlets play the "official" dance version. Am I the only one the thinks this is weird??
 
First off I barely know Rod and second, how do you know they are not approved by a label? Did you call the label? Here is a suggestion, call the man. Ask him. What are you chicken to do so? I love that people can hide on these message boards but they never go to the source of the problem. Btw congratulations for collecting remixes and listening to other channels.
 
brownsugar said:
I collect remixes, I listen to other dance channels, and I observe their titles. Energy Az plays stuff that is NOT played ANYWHERE, and many of these examples are the particular "remix" that their PD wants to expose. I've looked them up...and 95% of the time, they can't be found. I'm not talking about mash ups or things they do in a mixshow. I'm talking about regular rotation while other dance outlets play the "official" dance version. Am I the only one the thinks this is weird??
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Sounds a bit to me that you might not really understand radio programming very well. The most basic object for any station is to get and retain listeners. If a station plays music that the listeners love and they can't get else where (ala special remixes), they will listen to the station and they will listen for longer periods of time. Of course, that's if they like the music to begin with. Since it's clear that you don't and that's probably why you chose to come here to complain, we'll just leave it at that.

On the other hand, might I suggest going to the station's webpage and logging a complaint there if your really that upset about it.

As for Rod and his mixshow experience. Anyone that is into the Phoenix area club scene for the last 10 years, would know that Rod has been one of the premier club/mixshow dj's and has earned the right to program any mixshow he wishes. On the stations site, he isn't listed as the first Mixshow DJ but I see that you have failed to point that out as it contradicts your arguments.

On a seperate note, calling club dj's "credible" has always been quite comical to me. Who exactly are they credible to? One man's garbage is another mans treasure. Who is anyone to judge that? Some may think that Kaskade sucks, but that is simply one's opinion and cannot in any way be stated as fact.

As for their show, I don't believe that the DJ's are the headliners. Maybe we should wait to see who the artist(s) are before calling them "predictable". They are probably trying to sell tickets right away and listed who will be spinning. Again, being that Rod & Eddie are high profile, touring dj's in the area, they earn the right to be listed first.

Hopefully, you have more to add to this community than spewing venom at a radio station and it's programmer.

jp
 
"If a station plays music that the listeners love and
they can't get else where (ala special remixes), they
will listen to the station and they will listen for
longer periods of time"

is that why the station does not show in the ratings?
I am referring to Energy ignoring the official
released versions in favor of their homemade ones.
Even you should understand that...being head of a
label.

"Anyone that is into the Phoenix area club scene for
the last 10 years, would know that Rod has been one of
the premier club/mixshow dj's and has earned the right
to program any mixshow he wishes."

Premier mixshow in Phx? For the last 10 years? What
stations? Party 103.9? no...KissFm? no....The Edge?
no....Power? no...those are the stations that have
played dance over the last 10 years.

"On the stations site, he isn't listed as the first
Mixshow DJ but I see that you have failed to point
that out as it contradicts your arguments"

http://www.energyarizonafm.com/mixshow.html
it's right here...you are incorrect again. he is
listed 1st, and I've never heard his mix come
on...ever. As far the other mixshows that I do catch,
they are spot on. That wasn't my complaint.
 
So what if he is listed first. Who cares. Oh wait I think they are having a demonstration outside Energy's studios. No wait they are climbing the broadcast tower and bringing it down like field goals posts.


At least Phoenix has a dance station. In case you havent noticed the number of stations in the US isnt going up. If you dont like what he is doing go to the owners of the station and complain. Its quite easy to come on a message board and whine.




brownsugar said:
"If a station plays music that the listeners love and
they can't get else where (ala special remixes), they
will listen to the station and they will listen for
longer periods of time"

is that why the station does not show in the ratings?
I am referring to Energy ignoring the official
released versions in favor of their homemade ones.
Even you should understand that...being head of a
label.

"Anyone that is into the Phoenix area club scene for
the last 10 years, would know that Rod has been one of
the premier club/mixshow dj's and has earned the right
to program any mixshow he wishes."

Premier mixshow in Phx? For the last 10 years? What
stations? Party 103.9? no...KissFm? no....The Edge?
no....Power? no...those are the stations that have
played dance over the last 10 years.

"On the stations site, he isn't listed as the first
Mixshow DJ but I see that you have failed to point
that out as it contradicts your arguments"

http://www.energyarizonafm.com/mixshow.html
it's right here...you are incorrect again. he is
listed 1st, and I've never heard his mix come
on...ever. As far the other mixshows that I do catch,
they are spot on. That wasn't my complaint.
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Well nonsense or not, its still an interesting debate , so by all means continue!
 
while the 'battle' rages on, the genre of 'dance' itself sinks deeper into it's self imposed quicksand,so what does it really matter....
 
"is that why the station does not show in the ratings?
I am referring to Energy ignoring the official
released versions in favor of their homemade ones.
Even you should understand that...being head of a
label."

Not showing up in the ratings could have as much to do with the signal, diary distribution, general dislike of dance music in the market as it does the playlist. But that's doesn't even matter as you seem to have a problem with the versions of songs that the station plays so let's stick to that.

Now, I'm sure that your aware that Rod is also a remixer and has been hired by labels to create unique versions of songs. So it's not that far fetched to believe that he would create a remix that would reflect on what his version of a dance station is. I happen to know that in several cases he has label approval to play the versions he does. If a label decides to release those versions promotionally or commercially is entirely up to them. That isn't purely a sign of poor programming.

"Premier mixshow in Phx? For the last 10 years? What
stations? Party 103.9? no...KissFm? no....The Edge?
no....Power? no...those are the stations that have
played dance over the last 10 years."

Seems I stand partially corrected there. He's been a mixer at several stations during the last 10 years from syndicated shows across the country to stations in Tucson and Phoenix. He arrived in Phoenix in 2000 and at Energy in 2002 (5 years) I believe. Oops.

http://www.energyarizonafm.com/mixshow.html
it's right here...you are incorrect again. he is
listed 1st, and I've never heard his mix come
on...ever. As far the other mixshows that I do catch,
they are spot on. That wasn't my complaint.

Looks like I wasn't as incorrect as you had hoped and we will have to call this one a draw as I looked here:
http://energyarizonafm.com/jocks.html
Where he isn't the first one listed. Again, not that this should matter in the least.

jp
 
DJ_Perry said:
I can't tell who wins this battle: the brownie or the dance rev (they both have an equal amount of nonsense!)
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Im trying to make a point on how stupid his comments were. I guess you missed that
 
Allow me to re-introducce myself!!!!! Its been a hot minute since ive been on here, so im glad to see you guys in the mix of a heated discussion, so lets take the gloves off, shall we? 1st off, Rod does not have a regular mixshow ( that I know of) my guess is that he is an Ego-maniac & like s to be mentioned as much as possible, 2nd- he is the pd & can pretty much do whatever he wants(perks of the job) so if you don't like it, don't complain here, complain to his boss, & 3rd- Play more mixes!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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