Gen X radio

[stan]

Clear Channel is shifting some of their older demgraphics from classic rock and classic hits formats to something called Gen X radio - music from the 1990s. Will KKRW be next?

I note the calls KHGX are available.

 

[Mediafrog+]

As a point of reference, Gen X'ers are now aged 30 to 45...kind of hard to believe.

Such a station might be similar to the "90's and more" stunt that KROI ran for two weeks following the purchase of 92.1 by Radio One...actually a pretty good format.

 

[rageradio]

Doubt it... The Buzz is still playing stuff from the 90s. Why would they want two stations playing the same music.

 

[purpledevil]

Doubt it... The Buzz is still playing stuff from the 90s. Why would they want two stations playing the same music.

You could add 103.7 to that list as well with a lot of stuff from the 90's. They sound a lot like the Buzz did 10 years ago. Would be nice to see 93.7 try a 90's format. I've come to become quite fond of the Eagle, and apparently others agree, judging by the latest ratings.We are coming up on 2010 and if you'll recall The Point launched in 2000 with an 80's format, 10 years after the end of the decade.

 

[stan]

Doubt it... The Buzz is still playing stuff from the 90s. Why would they want two stations playing the same music.

They wouldn't necessarily be playing the same music as The Buzz. Below is the first hour from Louisville's Gen-X, as an example:

2 Unlimited, “Get Ready For This”
Nirvana, “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
Montell Jordan, “This is How We Do it”
No Doubt, “Just A Girl”
Coolio, “1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New)”
EMF, “Unbelievable”
OMC, “How Bizarre”
blink-182, “All The Small Things”
D-Mob, “C’mon and Get My Love”
Sublime, “Santeria”
Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch, “Good Vibrations”
Dave Matthews Band, “Ants Marching”
Culturebeat, “Mr. Vain”
Spin Doctors, “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong”
Jennifer Lopez, ”If You Had My Love”

For some interesting reading on the response to this change in Louisville, here is a link:

http://thevillevoice.com/2009/09/03/the-answer-to-what-gen-x-music-is/

 

[sdh483]

Doubt it... The Buzz is still playing stuff from the 90s. Why would they want two stations playing the same music.

They wouldn't necessarily be playing the same music as The Buzz. Below is the first hour from Louisville's Gen-X, as an example:

2 Unlimited, “Get Ready For This”
Nirvana, “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
Montell Jordan, “This is How We Do it”
No Doubt, “Just A Girl”
Coolio, “1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New)”
EMF, “Unbelievable”
OMC, “How Bizarre”
blink-182, “All The Small Things”
D-Mob, “C’mon and Get My Love”
Sublime, “Santeria”
Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch, “Good Vibrations”
Dave Matthews Band, “Ants Marching”
Culturebeat, “Mr. Vain”
Spin Doctors, “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong”
Jennifer Lopez, ”If You Had My Love”

For some interesting reading on the response to this change in Louisville, here is a link:

http://thevillevoice.com/2009/09/03/the-answer-to-what-gen-x-music-is/

90s music does not mix well. The decade was very diverse in sound; that's why "alternative" stations started popping up back then. I don't recall hearing Nirvana, Dave Matthews Band or Sublime on CHR. The "Gen X" label is more rock oriented.

 

[Mediafrog+]

Perhaps it is time for KHPT to roll over to 90's music, let KGLK have the 70's and 80's, and eliminate the overlap.

 

[johndavis]

Perhaps it is time for KHPT to roll over to 90's music, let KGLK have the 70's and 80's, and eliminate the overlap.

Speaking as a listener only, I would listen to more 90's on the Point.

 

[purpledevil]

As would most of us...but John, if you guys spin the same 90's hits over and over like is done with the 80's tunes on there now, it's going to get old fast. Heck, it already is. I've heard "Every Morning" on The Point more times in the last month than I ever did when the song charted. Same goes with "Ironic". It's played entirely too much when you hear it three times in one day.

I'd also like to point out that a station doesn't necessarily "mix well" to be successful. Bob in Austin is a train wreck for a format, but consistently ranks well in the market.

 

[rocknrollisdead]

Doubt it... The Buzz is still playing stuff from the 90s. Why would they want two stations playing the same music.

They wouldn't necessarily be playing the same music as The Buzz. Below is the first hour from Louisville's Gen-X, as an example:

2 Unlimited, “Get Ready For This”
Nirvana, “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
Montell Jordan, “This is How We Do it”
No Doubt, “Just A Girl”
Coolio, “1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New)”
EMF, “Unbelievable”
OMC, “How Bizarre”
blink-182, “All The Small Things”
D-Mob, “C’mon and Get My Love”
Sublime, “Santeria”
Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch, “Good Vibrations”
Dave Matthews Band, “Ants Marching”
Culturebeat, “Mr. Vain”
Spin Doctors, “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong”
Jennifer Lopez, ”If You Had My Love”

For some interesting reading on the response to this change in Louisville, here is a link:

http://thevillevoice.com/2009/09/03/the-answer-to-what-gen-x-music-is/

90s music does not mix well. The decade was very diverse in sound; that's why "alternative" stations started popping up back then. I don't recall hearing Nirvana, Dave Matthews Band or Sublime on CHR. The "Gen X" label is more rock oriented.

i think i just pooped myself.

what in incredibly horrible playlist.

 

[stan]

The playlist I posted was from the first hour, but if it is any indication it seems like a train wreck.

 

[stan]

If you want to listen to another of Clear Channel's GenX stations, one in Tulsa flipped after Christmas.

http://genxtulsa.com/cc-common/ondemand/player.html?world=st

 

[purpledevil]

The playlist I posted was from the first hour, but if it is any indication it seems like a train wreck.

Much like Jack, only focused in the 90's. It's something new, not tried in this market as of yet. I'm willing to bet this would have initial success here, but for how long could it last? How many would listen to the station for more than a couple of songs at a time, out of more than just sheer curiousity? As soon as Marky Mark hit my speakers, I'd be running for the dial. Same goes for J-Ho.

 

[edriskill]

There was new music in the '90's? Hmmm... I was listening to ballgames and oldies...

 

[sdh483]

I'll stick to 103.7 for 90s music, the stuff I actually listened to in the 90s. None of that CHR "booty music" crap.

 

[alans613]

Doubt it... The Buzz is still playing stuff from the 90s. Why would they want two stations playing the same music.

They wouldn't necessarily be playing the same music as The Buzz. Below is the first hour from Louisville's Gen-X, as an example:

2 Unlimited, “Get Ready For This”
Nirvana, “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
Montell Jordan, “This is How We Do it”
No Doubt, “Just A Girl”
Coolio, “1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New)”
EMF, “Unbelievable”
OMC, “How Bizarre”
blink-182, “All The Small Things”
D-Mob, “C’mon and Get My Love”
Sublime, “Santeria”
Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch, “Good Vibrations”
Dave Matthews Band, “Ants Marching”
Culturebeat, “Mr. Vain”
Spin Doctors, “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong”
Jennifer Lopez, ”If You Had My Love”

For some interesting reading on the response to this change in Louisville, here is a link:

http://thevillevoice.com/2009/09/03/the-answer-to-what-gen-x-music-is/

90s music does not mix well. The decade was very diverse in sound; that's why "alternative" stations started popping up back then. I don't recall hearing Nirvana, Dave Matthews Band or Sublime on CHR. The "Gen X" label is more rock oriented.

sdh483, up here in Dayton, OH., then CHR/Pop WGTZ Z-93(Now Adult Hits Fly 92.9) played Nirvana, DMB, and Sublime. As a 32 year-old male, I want to hear EVERYTHING from the 90s, not just some of it.

 

[alans613]

As would most of us...but John, if you guys spin the same 90's hits over and over like is done with the 80's tunes on there now, it's going to get old fast. Heck, it already is. I've heard "Every Morning" on The Point more times in the last month than I ever did when the song charted. Same goes with "Ironic". It's played entirely too much when you hear it three times in one day.

I'd also like to point out that a station doesn't necessarily "mix well" to be successful. Bob in Austin is a train wreck for a format, but consistently ranks well in the market.

You have to go deeper into the 90s than just "Ironic" and "Every Morning". If not tunes like those will become the 90s versions of "I Melt With You" and "Tainted Love".

 

[rageradio]

Yeah and theres a couple of tunes in there that i'd rather not hear again.