Boston.com launches 1st live, online alternative rock radio station with former WFNX DJs

Boston's popular radio station, WFNX, had it's frequency sold to media giant, Clear Channel earlier this year, the Boston Globe was outraged by this decsion, and in attempt to save the popular station and continue to provide it's many listeners with it's famous alternative rock tunes.

Many listeners were shocked when they heard the station would be silent after the history it has made.  WFNX had contirubted to the fame and national awareness of some bands such as Nirvana. In fact, it has been the only station to play their album, "Nevermind," in its entirety on air.  

This news created such a stir that fans even started a Facebook page, Twitter account, as well as many other social media sites to protest the action.  But this led the Boston Globe to seek other sources, and what better way to reach their listeners than with the help of the internet.

The once WFNX is now RadioBDC, a frequency not found on any dial, but from your computer or mobile device.  Listeners were ecstatic when they heard that their favorite station could still be heard.  RadioBDC (intitials stand for Boston Dot Com) may begin a new trend, as other radio staions may follow suite and begin to provide their music and antics on the internet. 

Although RadioBDC may have opened the doors for others to follow, there is still one aspect of the station that can not be recreated for one reason alone, the unique personalities and antics of their famous DJ's.  

By: Victoria Macaluso

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/bostoncom-launches-1st-live-online-alternative-rock-radio-station-with-former-wfnx-djs/2012/09/24/64ec76ac-06b0-11e2-9eea-333857f6a7bd_story.html