Mixing an ever expanding variety of music from the late 70's through the 1980's with soundbytes from 80's movies, TV shows and comedy bits, 80s Airwaves presents its listeners with a constantly changing listening experience 24 hours a day.
The Conley's have amassed a collection of over 2,500 albums, 3,000 CDs, and hundreds of videotapes and DVDs which they began preparing for online broadcast a year prior to the launch. Currently, their on-air library boasts over 6,200 songs covering a wide range of musical styles, all of which are available for request by the listeners at 80sAirwaves.com.
Because the Federal Communications Commission does not directly regulate content of Internet broadcasts as in terrestrial radio, 80s Airwaves plays music and soundbytes in their original uncensored form.
"Traditional radio seems to be losing ground quickly because of increased commercials, decreased creativity and now the FCC has increased fines for questionable language and subject matter," says 80s Airwaves owner Patrick Conley. "This also explains the increasing popularity of iPods, online radio stations, and satellite radio. These new stations are willing to take programming chances that traditional broadcast corporations are clearly avoiding."
Conley expects that as wireless web connections become widespread, listeners will be able to tune in 80s Airwaves from cell phones, PDAs or even laptops.
With years of radio and club DJ experience, Conley says 80s Airwaves appeals to adults who were in high school and college during the 1980's. Conley claims 80s Airwaves is also the only radio station with a daily news break at noon and midnight each weekday, featuring current news events surrounding popular 80s artists.
- Portions from an eMediaWire Press Release
