Freeform, or freeform radio, is a radio stationprogrammingformat in which the disc jockey is given total control over what music to play, regardless of music genre or commercial interests. Freeform radio stands in contrast to most commercial radio stations, in which DJs have little or no influence over programming structure or playlists. In the United States, freeform DJs are still bound by Federal Communications Commission regulations.
History in the United States
Many shows lay claim to be the first freeform radio program; the earliest is "Nightsounds" on KPFA-FM in Berkeley, California, D.J.'d by John Leonard. Probably the best-remembered in the Midwest is Beaker Street, which ran for almost 10 years on KAAY "The Mighty 1090" in Little Rock, Arkansas, beginning in 1966, making it also probably the best-known such show on an AM station; its signal reached from Canada to Mexico and Cuba, blanketing the Midwest and Midsouth of the U.S. WFMU is currently the longest-running freeform radio station in the United States. WNEW-FM 102.7 in NYC was the first commercial station in the US to introduce a freeform format. It stayed that way under the ownership of Metromedia Broadcasting till it was sold and the new owners were not interested. WNEW-FM was a leader in introducing new music and making household names of a good deal of the bands we know from the 1960s and '70s. Jim Ladd of KLOS in Los Angeles, California was one of the most notable freeform DJs. Tom Petty wrote a song about Jim Ladd called "The Last DJ". The only time Jim Ladd didn't have complete control over what music is being played is when he turned control over to his faithful listeners commonly referred to as "The Tribe".
On October 26, 2011, Ladd was among various staffers let go from KLOS following the acquisition of station owner Citadel Broadcasting by Cumulus Media. As of 2012 Ladd is hosting a daily freeform show on Sirius XM'sDeep Tracks.
List of radio stations playing a primarily freeform format, including call letters and numbers when available. This guide answers the question, "Which radio stations play freeform?" and will be helpful in finding the national channels and local networks playing freeform content. This list may include both traditional terrestrial broadcast radio stations as well as satellite radio channels. If you'd like more information on these freeform stations, click on the name of the station for an overview and some location and historical information. It will assist in answering questions like "What are America's best freeform channels?" and "Where can I listen to freeform on the radio in my area?" This list has a variety of items, like KWVA and SIRIUS Disorder, in it. {#nodes}...more
0:00 - Intro
0:...
published: 04 Jul 2021
Freeform Radio
Clint Weyrauch, Tony Berardini & Dusty Street on Freeform Radio at KTIM mid 70s.
published: 23 Nov 2022
KDVS 90.3FM | ORMF 2021 | SUPPORT FREEFORM RADIO
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KDVS Spring 2021 Fundraiser
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Jim Ladd Freeform Radio
FM Radio Icon Jim Ladd discusses the concept of Free Form radio.
published: 03 Aug 2018
Freeform Portland Radio
published: 10 Mar 2021
KDVS 90.3FM | ORMF 2021 | SUPPORT FREEFORM RADIO
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KDVS Spring 2021 Fundraiser
published: 29 May 2021
James Bond by Freeform Radio #dcmusic
NEW SONG // CRASH + BURN // FREE DOWNLOAD // https://freeformradio.bandcamp.com
Freeform Radio is a rock band based in Washington, D.C. This video of their original song "James Bond" was made during a rehearsal, spring 2016. http://freeformradiotheband.com
LYRICS:
I look into your eyes
A fire is burning
Your lips are inviting me
Quickly, I fall in
There's nowhere left to go
No place left that you do not know
So I find myself
At the mercy of your love
Kiss me or kill me,
I'll let you decide
Cause this feeling inside me
Is more than I can take
Nowhere to run to,
I've got no place to hide
So darlin' just make up your mind
I look into your eyes
Into the fire
There's only one way out
Kiss me or kill me,
I'll let you decide
Cause this feeling inside me
Is more than I can take
Nowhere to...
published: 12 Jan 2017
Freeform Five - No More Conversations (Mylo Radio Edit)
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published: 08 May 2012
Drenchill - Freed from Desire ft. Indiiana
Music video by Drenchill performing Freed from Desire. (C) 2018 Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
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List of radio stations playing a primarily freeform format, including call letters and numbers when available. This guide answers the question, "Which radio sta...
List of radio stations playing a primarily freeform format, including call letters and numbers when available. This guide answers the question, "Which radio stations play freeform?" and will be helpful in finding the national channels and local networks playing freeform content. This list may include both traditional terrestrial broadcast radio stations as well as satellite radio channels. If you'd like more information on these freeform stations, click on the name of the station for an overview and some location and historical information. It will assist in answering questions like "What are America's best freeform channels?" and "Where can I listen to freeform on the radio in my area?" This list has a variety of items, like KWVA and SIRIUS Disorder, in it. {#nodes}...more
0:00 - Intro
0:00:08 - WZRD
0:00:15 - WNYT
0:00:22 - WXVU
0:00:29 - WXHQ-LP
0:00:36 - WWPH
0:00:43 - WUVT-FM
0:00:50 - WSAJ-FM
0:00:57 - WRKC
0:01:04 - WRFN-LP
0:01:11 - WRCU-FM
0:01:18 - WRCR
0:01:25 - WQHS Radio
0:01:32 - WMUD-LP
0:01:39 - WMUC-FM
0:01:46 - WMSC
0:01:53 - WMBR
0:02:00 - WJRH
0:02:07 - WEXP
0:02:14 - WEVL
0:02:21 - WERW
0:02:28 - WDBM
0:02:35 - WCWM
0:02:42 - WCDB
0:02:49 - WBCN
0:02:56 - Special X
0:03:03 - Radio Centraal
0:03:10 - KVSC
0:03:17 - KVCU
0:03:24 - KUGS
0:03:31 - KSPC
0:03:38 - KNDS-LP
0:03:45 - KLBE-LP
0:03:52 - KKSM
0:03:59 - KALX
0:04:06 - CJUM-FM
0:04:13 - Allegheny Mountain Radio
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List of radio stations playing a primarily freeform format, including call letters and numbers when available. This guide answers the question, "Which radio stations play freeform?" and will be helpful in finding the national channels and local networks playing freeform content. This list may include both traditional terrestrial broadcast radio stations as well as satellite radio channels. If you'd like more information on these freeform stations, click on the name of the station for an overview and some location and historical information. It will assist in answering questions like "What are America's best freeform channels?" and "Where can I listen to freeform on the radio in my area?" This list has a variety of items, like KWVA and SIRIUS Disorder, in it. {#nodes}...more
0:00 - Intro
0:00:08 - WZRD
0:00:15 - WNYT
0:00:22 - WXVU
0:00:29 - WXHQ-LP
0:00:36 - WWPH
0:00:43 - WUVT-FM
0:00:50 - WSAJ-FM
0:00:57 - WRKC
0:01:04 - WRFN-LP
0:01:11 - WRCU-FM
0:01:18 - WRCR
0:01:25 - WQHS Radio
0:01:32 - WMUD-LP
0:01:39 - WMUC-FM
0:01:46 - WMSC
0:01:53 - WMBR
0:02:00 - WJRH
0:02:07 - WEXP
0:02:14 - WEVL
0:02:21 - WERW
0:02:28 - WDBM
0:02:35 - WCWM
0:02:42 - WCDB
0:02:49 - WBCN
0:02:56 - Special X
0:03:03 - Radio Centraal
0:03:10 - KVSC
0:03:17 - KVCU
0:03:24 - KUGS
0:03:31 - KSPC
0:03:38 - KNDS-LP
0:03:45 - KLBE-LP
0:03:52 - KKSM
0:03:59 - KALX
0:04:06 - CJUM-FM
0:04:13 - Allegheny Mountain Radio
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NEW SONG // CRASH + BURN // FREE DOWNLOAD // https://freeformradio.bandcamp.com
Freeform Radio is a rock band based in Washington, D.C. This video of their ori...
NEW SONG // CRASH + BURN // FREE DOWNLOAD // https://freeformradio.bandcamp.com
Freeform Radio is a rock band based in Washington, D.C. This video of their original song "James Bond" was made during a rehearsal, spring 2016. http://freeformradiotheband.com
LYRICS:
I look into your eyes
A fire is burning
Your lips are inviting me
Quickly, I fall in
There's nowhere left to go
No place left that you do not know
So I find myself
At the mercy of your love
Kiss me or kill me,
I'll let you decide
Cause this feeling inside me
Is more than I can take
Nowhere to run to,
I've got no place to hide
So darlin' just make up your mind
I look into your eyes
Into the fire
There's only one way out
Kiss me or kill me,
I'll let you decide
Cause this feeling inside me
Is more than I can take
Nowhere to run to,
I've got no place to hide
So darlin' just make up your mind
NEW SONG // CRASH + BURN // FREE DOWNLOAD // https://freeformradio.bandcamp.com
Freeform Radio is a rock band based in Washington, D.C. This video of their original song "James Bond" was made during a rehearsal, spring 2016. http://freeformradiotheband.com
LYRICS:
I look into your eyes
A fire is burning
Your lips are inviting me
Quickly, I fall in
There's nowhere left to go
No place left that you do not know
So I find myself
At the mercy of your love
Kiss me or kill me,
I'll let you decide
Cause this feeling inside me
Is more than I can take
Nowhere to run to,
I've got no place to hide
So darlin' just make up your mind
I look into your eyes
Into the fire
There's only one way out
Kiss me or kill me,
I'll let you decide
Cause this feeling inside me
Is more than I can take
Nowhere to run to,
I've got no place to hide
So darlin' just make up your mind
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The Spinnin’ Records YouTube channel is the home for all music videos of the world’s leading dance record label!
We feature the latest music videos by Spinnin’ artists like Oliver Heldens, Sam Feldt, KSHMR, Ummet Ozcan, Blasterjaxx, Merk & Kremont, Timmy Trumpet, Tujamo, Alok, Curbi, Mike Williams, Lucas & Steve and many, many more! Expect daily uploads of official music videos, lyric videos and artwork videos across genres like dance, house, electro house, future house, deep house, big room and trap.
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List of radio stations playing a primarily freeform format, including call letters and numbers when available. This guide answers the question, "Which radio stations play freeform?" and will be helpful in finding the national channels and local networks playing freeform content. This list may include both traditional terrestrial broadcast radio stations as well as satellite radio channels. If you'd like more information on these freeform stations, click on the name of the station for an overview and some location and historical information. It will assist in answering questions like "What are America's best freeform channels?" and "Where can I listen to freeform on the radio in my area?" This list has a variety of items, like KWVA and SIRIUS Disorder, in it. {#nodes}...more
0:00 - Intro
0:00:08 - WZRD
0:00:15 - WNYT
0:00:22 - WXVU
0:00:29 - WXHQ-LP
0:00:36 - WWPH
0:00:43 - WUVT-FM
0:00:50 - WSAJ-FM
0:00:57 - WRKC
0:01:04 - WRFN-LP
0:01:11 - WRCU-FM
0:01:18 - WRCR
0:01:25 - WQHS Radio
0:01:32 - WMUD-LP
0:01:39 - WMUC-FM
0:01:46 - WMSC
0:01:53 - WMBR
0:02:00 - WJRH
0:02:07 - WEXP
0:02:14 - WEVL
0:02:21 - WERW
0:02:28 - WDBM
0:02:35 - WCWM
0:02:42 - WCDB
0:02:49 - WBCN
0:02:56 - Special X
0:03:03 - Radio Centraal
0:03:10 - KVSC
0:03:17 - KVCU
0:03:24 - KUGS
0:03:31 - KSPC
0:03:38 - KNDS-LP
0:03:45 - KLBE-LP
0:03:52 - KKSM
0:03:59 - KALX
0:04:06 - CJUM-FM
0:04:13 - Allegheny Mountain Radio
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NEW SONG // CRASH + BURN // FREE DOWNLOAD // https://freeformradio.bandcamp.com
Freeform Radio is a rock band based in Washington, D.C. This video of their original song "James Bond" was made during a rehearsal, spring 2016. http://freeformradiotheband.com
LYRICS:
I look into your eyes
A fire is burning
Your lips are inviting me
Quickly, I fall in
There's nowhere left to go
No place left that you do not know
So I find myself
At the mercy of your love
Kiss me or kill me,
I'll let you decide
Cause this feeling inside me
Is more than I can take
Nowhere to run to,
I've got no place to hide
So darlin' just make up your mind
I look into your eyes
Into the fire
There's only one way out
Kiss me or kill me,
I'll let you decide
Cause this feeling inside me
Is more than I can take
Nowhere to run to,
I've got no place to hide
So darlin' just make up your mind
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Released on Spinnin' Records in 2007
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The Spinnin’ Records YouTube channel is the home for all music videos of the world’s leading dance record label!
We feature the latest music videos by Spinnin’ artists like Oliver Heldens, Sam Feldt, KSHMR, Ummet Ozcan, Blasterjaxx, Merk & Kremont, Timmy Trumpet, Tujamo, Alok, Curbi, Mike Williams, Lucas & Steve and many, many more! Expect daily uploads of official music videos, lyric videos and artwork videos across genres like dance, house, electro house, future house, deep house, big room and trap.
Make sure to subscribe to Spinnin' Records: http://bit.do/spinnintv
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Freeform, or freeform radio, is a radio stationprogrammingformat in which the disc jockey is given total control over what music to play, regardless of music genre or commercial interests. Freeform radio stands in contrast to most commercial radio stations, in which DJs have little or no influence over programming structure or playlists. In the United States, freeform DJs are still bound by Federal Communications Commission regulations.
History in the United States
Many shows lay claim to be the first freeform radio program; the earliest is "Nightsounds" on KPFA-FM in Berkeley, California, D.J.'d by John Leonard. Probably the best-remembered in the Midwest is Beaker Street, which ran for almost 10 years on KAAY "The Mighty 1090" in Little Rock, Arkansas, beginning in 1966, making it also probably the best-known such show on an AM station; its signal reached from Canada to Mexico and Cuba, blanketing the Midwest and Midsouth of the U.S. WFMU is currently the longest-running freeform radio station in the United States. WNEW-FM 102.7 in NYC was the first commercial station in the US to introduce a freeform format. It stayed that way under the ownership of Metromedia Broadcasting till it was sold and the new owners were not interested. WNEW-FM was a leader in introducing new music and making household names of a good deal of the bands we know from the 1960s and '70s. Jim Ladd of KLOS in Los Angeles, California was one of the most notable freeform DJs. Tom Petty wrote a song about Jim Ladd called "The Last DJ". The only time Jim Ladd didn't have complete control over what music is being played is when he turned control over to his faithful listeners commonly referred to as "The Tribe".
On October 26, 2011, Ladd was among various staffers let go from KLOS following the acquisition of station owner Citadel Broadcasting by Cumulus Media. As of 2012 Ladd is hosting a daily freeform show on Sirius XM'sDeep Tracks.
For local freeform radio station WYXR, the annual Raised by Sound Fest is, as program manager JaredBoys puts it, the station’s “Super Bowl.” Not only is Raised by Sound WYXR’s biggest and most ...
Jeremy Vine co-host Storm Huntley is pregnant with her second child ... She added ... She took her first media role while studying in Glasgow with jobs at a local hospital radio station and the university's non-profit freeform radio station, SubcityRadio ... .
Memphis is also home to two of the most rewarding not-for-profit freeform radio stations in the country, WEVL-FM 89.9, on air for almost 50 years, and WYXR-FM 91.7, in the Crosstown building, a relative upstart that launched in 2020 ...
Bruce Springsteen was the first artist I saw in concert—in 1976, when I was 15 ... My frustrations were different ... I hosted four shows as a DJ at my college radio station. punk/new wave, jazz, classical, and the freeform graveyard shift ... Full disclosure.
Then, "Gospel's SecondCentury" explores the movement that brought songs about faith to millions at clubs and on cable TV and urban radio. Good Trouble Freeform, 10 p.m.
Monty Hall is also a performance space in Jersey City, New Jersey, associated with the freeform radio station and pop culture gem, WFMU... series “Chrissy & Dave Dine Out” (10 p.m., Freeform, TV-14).
At worst, we are openly sabotaging the entire radio industry by sending young listeners away ... “He spoke his mind as well as he spoke for us, the radio listeners ... Freeform radio is now officially dead and gone as Jim Ladd was our final beacon.
Show additional share options. Show additional share options ...RelatedStories ... Cast ... A cinematic collage much like the style of his freeform radio shows, Faders Up explores the extraordinary life and legacy of iconic KUTXAustin radio host, JohnAielli.
Listening to him back in the day when FM radio was king, he was the voice at KLOS (95.5 FM) and the Mighty Met, KMET (now KTWV, 94.7 FM) ... That is definitely the essence of early freeform rock and roll radio! What a great story! Related Articles ... Radio.
‘Radio icon Jim Ladd, ... SiriusXM remembers Jim Ladd, legendary freeform rock DJ ... Life And Revolution On The FM Dial based on his radio career and the rise and fall of freeform rock radio in LA in 1991.
Jim Ladd, the pioneering and hugely popular freeform rock-radio DJ, has died ... Jim Ladd was one of the DJs who took true advantage of the relaxed rules on FM radio in the late ’60s ... RadioK.A.O.S.