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BOSTON’S HIDDEN DIAL: AN INSIDER’S TOUR OF THE HUB’S COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS

Written by Filed Under: FEATURES, MUSIC, Non-fiction

I’m here to remind that the radio dial in Boston still offers a cornucopia of sounds known and unknown, music that is often deftly curated by musically obsessed volunteer disc jockeys at college stations. With the possible exception of the Bay Area, we have the best and most unique radio dial in the country.

PROPS FOR THE SHOP THAT DROPPED UBER COP

Written by Filed Under: COLUMNS, Dear Reader, Media Farm

In the past two weeks alone, the Dig has been excited to see several stories that we first dug into, in some cases with help from the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism, that have since been picked up by the larger mainstream media.

TOO LEGIT TO QUIT: THE HUB’S UNLICENSED RADIO STATIONS SPIN THEIR WHEELS IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY

Written by Filed Under: FEATURES, Non-fiction

For people who are just starting in the Commonwealth, unlicensed frequencies offer programming that can’t be found elsewhere on the dial.

FIRST ARTIST RENDERINGS OF UNION SQUARE’S THUNDER ROAD RELEASED

Written by Filed Under: MUSIC

Considering the positively Kafka-esque bureaucratic process of licenses, permits, approvals and overall palm-greasing needed to open a new music venue anywhere in the Boston area, we’ve learned not to believe anything actually exists until we can actually spill a beer on the floor. But consider ...  read more

LYKKE LI VS. FRIENDLY FIRES: “I’M GOOD, I’M GONE”

Written by Filed Under: COLUMNS, Run For Cover

Friendly Fires made “I’m Good, I’m Gone” a sultry dance track to end your evening on the perfect note. Make sure to use it as such.