Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Tuesday FEBRUARY 8th, 2011 @ Midnight
2002-2006
Hip Hop became the dominant sound with music by Nelly, Eminem,Outkast, Chris Brown and Kelis. Silverchair combined their grunge roots with beautiful productions, Norah Jones soothed us with her modern jazz style and Shakira added a new flavour to her pop music.
Hear essential songs from this era by Evanescence, Gorillaz, Gwen Stefani and Justin Timberlake.
Hip Hop became the dominant sound with music by Nelly, Eminem,Outkast, Chris Brown and Kelis. Silverchair combined their grunge roots with beautiful productions, Norah Jones soothed us with her modern jazz style and Shakira added a new flavour to her pop music.
Hear essential songs from this era by Evanescence, Gorillaz, Gwen Stefani and Justin Timberlake.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Tuesday JANUARY 25th, 2011 @ Midnight
1999-2001
As one millenium came to an end, a new century dawned. Latin pop was huge, thanks to the likes of Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias and J-Lo. Robbie Williams branched out alone. Craig David crossed over with garage sounds.
Other new approaches included the hits from the Chemical Brothers, Linkin Park, Sisqo, Daft Punk, Aaliyah and Kylie Minogue.
As one millenium came to an end, a new century dawned. Latin pop was huge, thanks to the likes of Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias and J-Lo. Robbie Williams branched out alone. Craig David crossed over with garage sounds.
Other new approaches included the hits from the Chemical Brothers, Linkin Park, Sisqo, Daft Punk, Aaliyah and Kylie Minogue.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Monday JANUARY 17th, 2011 @ 10pm - 2am NOTE: Earlier start time
1993-8
A 4-hour look back on the music of the mid-90s
New sounds were explored, with great songs from Arrested Development, Beck, The Grid, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Smashing Pumpkins and Nine Inch Nails. Country came back thanks to LeAnn Rimes and Shania Twain. The Spice Girls ushered in 'girl power', Whitney belted out "I Will Always Love You", Eric Clapton turned a tragedy into a weepy smash hit and Elton John bid farewell to Princess Diana.
Hear some amazing hits from this era, including Oasis, Alanis Morissette, Tori Amos, Janet Jackson, Sheryl Crow, Lenny Kravitz and The Cranberries.
A 4-hour look back on the music of the mid-90s
New sounds were explored, with great songs from Arrested Development, Beck, The Grid, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Smashing Pumpkins and Nine Inch Nails. Country came back thanks to LeAnn Rimes and Shania Twain. The Spice Girls ushered in 'girl power', Whitney belted out "I Will Always Love You", Eric Clapton turned a tragedy into a weepy smash hit and Elton John bid farewell to Princess Diana.
Hear some amazing hits from this era, including Oasis, Alanis Morissette, Tori Amos, Janet Jackson, Sheryl Crow, Lenny Kravitz and The Cranberries.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Tuesday JANUARY 11th, 2011 @ Midnight
The Early 90s.
The wind of change blew in new approaches to rock & pop music. Nirvana ushered in grunge. The women took on rap & made it more appealing. Hear classics from Pearl Jam, Metallica, Enigma, Living Color, REM, Radiohead, LL Cool J and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The wind of change blew in new approaches to rock & pop music. Nirvana ushered in grunge. The women took on rap & made it more appealing. Hear classics from Pearl Jam, Metallica, Enigma, Living Color, REM, Radiohead, LL Cool J and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
JANUARY 4th, 2011
1989 - 1990
As one decade moved into the next, the sound of pop and rock evolved again. Technotronic, Black Box and Snap changed dance music. Rap made inroads with De La Soul, MC Hammer, Tone Loc and Young MC. New artists emerged, including Sinead O'Connor, Melissa Etheridge, Lisa Stansfield and Faith No More among them.
So pump up the jam at midnight tonight as we bust a move coz groove is in the heart!
As one decade moved into the next, the sound of pop and rock evolved again. Technotronic, Black Box and Snap changed dance music. Rap made inroads with De La Soul, MC Hammer, Tone Loc and Young MC. New artists emerged, including Sinead O'Connor, Melissa Etheridge, Lisa Stansfield and Faith No More among them.
So pump up the jam at midnight tonight as we bust a move coz groove is in the heart!
Sunday, December 19, 2010
DEC. 20th, 2010 4-HR SPECIAL STARTS 10pm TONIGHT
1984- 88
NOTE: Early Start Time 10pm- 2am tonight!
Videos were almost as important as the songs they were advertising. It was the time of Band Aid, USA for Africa and Live Aid. Rap finally cracked the Top 10. Dance music made a strong comeback, but in new forms. Paul Simon took us to Africa with his 'Graceland' project and Prince gave us 'Purple Rain'.
Bruce Springsteen had us dancing in the dark, Sade was a smooth operator and Cameo gave us the word up.
Hear great retro classics from Grace Jones, Guns 'N Roses, Bon Jovi, Crowded House, Dire Straits, The Bangles, The Pet Shop Boys and The Cure.
NOTE: Early Start Time 10pm- 2am tonight!
Videos were almost as important as the songs they were advertising. It was the time of Band Aid, USA for Africa and Live Aid. Rap finally cracked the Top 10. Dance music made a strong comeback, but in new forms. Paul Simon took us to Africa with his 'Graceland' project and Prince gave us 'Purple Rain'.
Bruce Springsteen had us dancing in the dark, Sade was a smooth operator and Cameo gave us the word up.
Hear great retro classics from Grace Jones, Guns 'N Roses, Bon Jovi, Crowded House, Dire Straits, The Bangles, The Pet Shop Boys and The Cure.
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