NEWS

Welcome to the Free Yr Radio news blog! Here you’ll find the latest information pertaining to Free Yr Radio. We’ll cover everything from breaking announcements to concert series recaps to notes about which stations are running fundraiser sweepstakes. To receive additional news about Free Yr Radio, add Free Yr Radio as a MySpace page as a friend and subscribe to our blog.

Philly Photos and Recap Are Up!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2008
Philly Photos and Recap Are Up!

Check out the amazing photos from the WPRB's Philadelphia show featuring The Secret Machines + DJ Dave P on our FreeYrRadio.com/concert series page.

The GOODmatter Photo Booth Yaris photo strips will be posted soon. Stay tuned!

Twin Cities Photo Strip Images Up!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 08, 2008
Twin Cities Photo Strip Images Up!

All of the great photo strips from the GOODMatters Photo Booth Yaris in the Twin Cities are up.

To download your photo strip from Twin Cities, visit FreeYrRadio.com/GOODmatters and click "Twin Cities"!

To learn more about GOOD Magazine, visit GOODmagazine.com

Seattle Photo Strip Images Up!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2008
Seattle Photo Strip Images Up!

If you were at our Seattle show for KEXP and hopped into the GOODmatters Photo Booth Yaris, your pictures are now up!

GOOD Magazine has teamed up with Free Yr Radio to bring us the GOODmatters Photo Booth Yaris, where concert goers go to show their support for independent radio and great music. To learn more about GOOD Magazine, visit GOODmagazine.com.

To download your photo strip from Seattle, visit FreeYrRadio.com/GOODmatters and click "Seattle"!

Free Yr Radio Announces Latest Concert Dates

TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2008
Free Yr Radio Announces Latest Concert Dates

Hooray! The Free Yr Radio campaign today announced three additional concert dates that will benefit independent radio stations in Philadelphia, Omaha, and Salt Lake City.

Check back soon to print up yr free tickets!

CONCERTS
Secret Machines + DJ Dave P in Philly on August 12 for WPRB
Dan Deacon in Omaha on September 7 for KIWR
Tokyo Police Club in Salt Lake City on Sept. 15 for KRCL

Boston Photo Strip Images Up!

TUESDAY, JUNE 03, 2008
Boston Photo Strip Images Up!

If you were at our Boston show for WERS and hopped into the GOODmatters Photo Booth Yaris, your pictures are now up!

GOOD Magazine has teamed up with Free Yr Radio to bring us the GOODmatters Photo Booth Yaris, where concert goers go to show their support for independent radio and great music. To learn more about GOOD Magazine, visit GOODmagazine.com.

To download your photo strip from Boston, visit FreeYrRadio.com/GOODmatters and click "Boston"!

FREE COLUMBUS TICKETS AVAILABLE

MONDAY, JUNE 02, 2008
FREE COLUMBUS TICKETS AVAILABLE

The free ticket for our Columbus show is up. The show, benefiting Ohio.fm and featuring !!!, will be on June 14.

For yr free ticket including more info about the show, click HERE!

GET YR TICKETS NOW!

MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008
GET YR TICKETS NOW!

That's right! Free tickets are now available for our Boston and Columbus shows! So, if you're in one of these towns and want to support WERS (Boston) or Ohio.fm (Columbus), click the links below and print off your ticket.

White Williams will be performing in Boston for WERS next Wednesday (that's May 21st, to be specific). Get the invite HERE!

And if you're in Columbus, !!! (pronounced Chk Chk Chk) will be playing a show for Ohio.fm on Saturday, June 14. Print the ticket HERE!

TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2008
Big Free Yr Radio Announcement!!!

We couldn’t be more excited about today’s big announcement! We’ve unveiled a list of this year’s Free Yr Radio partner independent radio stations, and announced a few of the artists playing free shows during the concert series. Check out the incredible lineup below, and visit the following links for more information about each station, show, and band we’ve added to the mix!

STATIONS
The Current (Twin Cities, MN)
KEXP (Seattle, WA)
KRCL (Salt Lake City, UT)
KUSF (San Francisco, CA)
KVRX (Austin, TX)
Ohio.fm (Columbus, OH)
WERS (Boston, MA)
WPRB (Princeton, NJ)
WVKR (Poughkeepsie, NY)
WVUM (Miami, FL)

CONCERTS
White Williams in Boston on May 21 for WERS
!!! in Columbus on June 14 for Ohio.fm
No Age + Mudhoney in Seattle on July 23 for KEXP
Yeasayer in Twin Cities on July 30 for The Current

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 09, 2008
You Could Win A Yaris!

That's right, we're giving away a brand new Toyota Yaris and a gift certificate from Urban Outfitters. Click here to enter.

And don't forget, our stations will also be giving away Yaris vehicles over the course of the year, so tune in for details and keep supporting independent radio!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Legal residents of the 48 contiguous US (D.C.) 18 & older. Ends: 10/31/08. To enter & for Official Rules, including odds & prize description, click here. Void in AK, HA & where prohibited.

Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner hosted by The Current: Day 3

SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2008
Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner hosted by The Current: Day 3

What an amazing week! Lightspeed Champion braved the early hour of 11 am on our third day of live broadcast hosted by The Current. Devonte Hynes and a violinist played crowd favorite “Tell Me What It’s Worth” and even closed out their on-air broadcast with a Weezer cover! Next up, the friendly duo of Wye Oak took the stage before being followed by The Heavy, Tokyo Police Club, Nicole Atkins, and John Doe. Portland, Oregon’s very own Blitzen Trapper wrapped up the events at the Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner. The whole experience was awesome, and we can’t wait to get the Free Yr Radio campaign on the road soon! But first: a nap.

Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner hosted by The Current: Day 2

SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2008
Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner hosted by The Current: Day 2

Pass the aloe vera, please. Yesterday, the Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner was a sweltering testament to why we all eat, live, and breathe music. White Williams started the day off with his flashy retro electronic pop, followed by Dizzee Rascal’s voracious hip hop. Then English darlings The Duke Spirit took the stage. By the time She & Him performed, the place was so packed people were climbing the fence to get a peek inside. But it didn’t end there. Next up was Billy Bragg, then Darondo featuring Nino Moschella, and finally, Mick Jones’ new project Carbon/Silicon! Add to that 90 degree heat, hours upon hours baking under the sun, and a massive deficiency of sun block in Austin. After pillaging the bounty from Ice Cream Man, we all retreated to our respective rooms to marvel at our red faces in private. What an amazing day!!!

Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner hosted by The Current: Day 1

FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2008
Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner hosted by The Current: Day 1

At 11am yesterday, The Twin Cities’ independent station The Current kicked off three days of live broadcast at the Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner with The Raveonettes. From the corner of 7th and Red River in Austin, The Current brought in three DJs to cover a seven hour period each day, broadcasting around three songs and one interview per band.

This was a major undertaking, people! There was something especially cool about standing around and hearing the DJ on air, and then the band soundchecking before going live.

After The Raveonettes, Jesca Hoop took the stage, followed by Sons And Daughters. DeVotchKa’s performance was especially anticipated, and we got to catch up with the fine folks from Barsuk Records right before Jim Noir took the stage. Rounding out the day were sets by Cloud Cult and The Rascals.

Morning at SXSW - Coffee and Music, Please

THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2008
Morning at SXSW - Coffee and Music, Please

We rang in SXSW last night with an awesome Free Yr Radio party at La Zona Rosa, with our friend Dave P spinning records, and totally amazing performances by Times New Viking, Yeasayer and Simian Mobile Disco. We were joined by our friends (and partner station) KVRX. Good times had by all, and now we’re all a little husky-sounding.

Today the Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner with Minneapolis’ The Current gets going with a lineup that would make any self-respecting music lover weak in the knees. Come visit us at 7th and Red River, Thursday - Saturday, 11 - 6. It’s freeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

MONDAY, MARCH 03, 2008
Free Yr Radio Launch Party Announced

Hey friends of Free Yr Radio and independent stations from around the country! Last week we announced our kickoff party, which will take place at SXSW. We're SUPER stoked about the lineup and we think you will be too when you see it. So, without further adieu, here we go:

Wednesday, March 13
Austin, TX

La Zona Rosa
Doors @ 10PM

Times New Viking @ 10:30PM
Yeasayer @ 11:30PM
Simian Mobile Disco @ 12:30AM

Badges and/or wristbands required. See ya in Austin!

And, if you're in town, swing by our Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner hosted by Twin Cities' The Current. They've pretty much put together a dream lineup including old favorites like Billy Bragg and Mick Jones (his new project Carbon/Silicon), as well as new hyped up acts like She And Him (M Ward and Zooey Deschanel), White Williams, and Lightspeed Champion.

And, of course, see ya in Austin!

IN THE BACKGROUND:
!!! FOR OHIO.FM
AT URBAN OUTFITTERS
COLUMBUS, OH 6.14.2008
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!!! for OHIO.FM in Columbus

The Free Yr Radio concert series continued with an amazing show by !!!, all to benefit internet station OHIO.FM in Columbus. More than 250 people showed up for the free show and we were joined by the fine folks at Ice Cream Man, who gave away 350 ice creams. We believe some lucky people took two...

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WHITE WILLIAMS
AT URBAN OUTFITTERS
BOSTON, MA 5.21.2008
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White Williams for WERS in Boston

White Williams kicked off the 2008 Free Yr Radio concert series with a free performance featuring tunes from his recent album Smoke for WERS in Boston. DJs and volunteers from WERS chatted with people waiting in line, discussing the importance of independent radio and talking about WERS as an integral part of the Boston community. They even had WERS lip balm to give out!

IN THE BACKGROUND:
YEASAYER
AT LA ZONA ROSA
AUSTIN, TX 03.12.2008
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Yeasayer for KVRX at SXSW Launch

Yeasayer took the middle spot at our SXSW party, giving us an incredible set featuring songs off their debut album, All Hour Cymbals. (If you have not yet purchased this album, what are you waiting for?!?!) They’ll be joining us again in the Twin Cities to benefit The Current.

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FREE YR RADIO BROADCAST CORNER HOSTED BY THE CURRENT
AUSTIN, TX 03.2008
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Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner hosted by The Current

Our friends and Twin Cities partner station, The Current, played host to the Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner. The three intense days of live broadcasts at SXSW included more than 20 bands from hyped new artists like White Williams to old favorites like Billy Bragg. We all braved the scorching heat, but seeing our favorite artists perform in such an intimate venue was well worth it!

IN THE BACKGROUND:
SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO
AT LA ZONA ROSA
AUSTIN, TX 03.12.2008
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Simian Mobile Disco for KVRX at SXSW Launch March 12, 2008

For the late night set at our SXSW party, Simian Mobile Disco took over the stage, treating the crowd to one of the most crazy awesome light shows we’ve ever seen. As Simian Mobile Disco’s electronic beats hypnotized the crowd, the scene transformed into a frenetic dance party.

IN THE BACKGROUND:
TIMES NEW VIKING & DJ DAVE P
AT LA ZONA ROSA DURING SXSW
AUSTIN, TX 03.12.2008
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Times New Viking & DJ Dave P for KVRX at SXSW Launch, March 12, 2008

At SXSW, we celebrated the return of Free Yr Radio with an amazing party at La Zona Rosa. Co-hosted by our friends (and partner Austin station) KVRX, we were treated to some unforgettable performances. As the evening kicked into gear, DJ Dave P spun records before Times New Viking’s set of catchy lo-fi distortion wowed the crowd.

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ANNUALS
AT URBAN OUTFITTERS
DURHAM, NC 5.9.07
CLICK!

Annuals for WKNC

One of the best parts of the 2007 concert series was getting bands to play a free show in their hometown. The Annuals\' homecoming show to support Raleigh\'s WKNC was especially memorable.

IN THE BACKGROUND:
SONIC YOUTH
AT URBAN OUTFITTERS
SANTA MONICA, CA 7.21.07
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Sonic Youth & Dntel
for KXLU
Santa Monica, CA
July 21, 2007

No doubt the most anticipated show of the 2007 Free Yr Radio concert series, Sonic Youth performed a benefit for Los Angeles\' KXLU. As an added bonus, we got KXLU alumnus Jimmy Tamborello from Dntel and The Postal Service to kick it all off with a sweet DJ set.

IN THE BACKGROUND:
MAN MAN
AT URBAN OUTFITTERS
BOULDER, CO 5.19.07
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Man Man for KGNU
Boulder, CO
May 19, 2007

Man Man is one of the more unique bands around today. After touring with Modest Mouse, Man Man drove out to Boulder to play a wild free show benefiting KGNU.

IN THE BACKGROUND:
ROGUE WAVE
AT URBAN OUTFITTERS
SANTA CRUZ, CA 5.25.07
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Rogue Wave for KZSC
Santa Cruz, CA
May 25, 2007

Performing in support of Santa Cruz's KZSC, Rogue Wave's intimate set concluded with a track that can be found on our 2007 benefit compilation. It's one of our favorites as Zach Rogue makes a plea for the audience to support independent radio!

IN THE BACKGROUND:
TAPES 'N TAPES
AT URBAN OUTFITTERS
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 6.5.07
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Tapes'N Tapes for
The Current
Minneapolis, MN
June 5, 2007

Tapes 'N Tapes are currently one of Minneapolis' most celebrated indie bands. The guys have played benefits for 89.3 The Current before, but they still jumped at the chance to do it all again for Free Yr Radio.

IN THE BACKGROUND:
THE LONG WINTERS
AT URBAN OUTFITTERS
SEATTLE, WA 5.1.07
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The Long Winters
for KEXP
Seattle, WA
May 1, 2007

KEXP has always championed local band The Long Winters. On the first day of May last year, The Long Winters gave back by playing an unforgettable set at the Capitol Hill Urban Outfitters in Seattle.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2008: Philly Photos and Recap Are Up!      FRIDAY, AUGUST 08, 2008: Twin Cities Photo Strip Images Up!      WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2008: Seattle Photo Strip Images Up!      TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2008: Free Yr Radio Announces Latest Concert Dates      TUESDAY, JUNE 03, 2008: Boston Photo Strip Images Up!      TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2008: Big Free Yr Radio Announcement!!!      WEDNESDAY, APRIL 09, 2008: You Could Win A Yaris! Visit FreeYrRadio.com/win-yaris.html to enter the sweepstakes and read the official rules.