Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Brings EDM to the Airwaves with Evolution 101.7

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Brings EDM to the Airwaves with Evolution 101.7

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Evolution 101.7, Companys First Broadcast EDM Station, Launches on WHBA-FM in Boston With Special Broadcast From Pete Tong

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New York, NY December 20, 2012 Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach than any other radio or television outlet, today announced the launch of Evolution 101.7, its first broadcast Electronic Dance Music (EDM) station.泭 The new format will kick off December 20 at 6 p.m. on Bostons WHBA-FM with an hour-long, Boston-dedicated specialty program hosted by Pete Tong, the iconic British DJ behind BBC 酴圖換羸 1s renowned Essential Mix radio show.

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Evolution 101.7, a broadcast extension of the popular digital station Evolution on iHeart酴圖換羸, Clear Channels industry-leading digital radio platform, will be hosted by famous DJ and electronic music tastemaker Pete Tong.泭 The stations programming will include All Gone Pete Tong, an exclusive, two-hour daily show featuring Petes Essential New Tune of the Week, as well as the hottest tracks from the global Top 100 chart on Beatport.com, the worlds largest music store and community for DJs.泭 The show will broadcast Monday through Friday from 7-9 p.m. EST, and will join an impressive lineup of radio shows hosted by a rotation of popular and up-and-coming DJs including: Diplo; Wolfgang Gartner; Fatboy Slim; Dim Mak; Yung Skeeter; Manufactured Superstars; Paul van Dyk; Roger Sanchez; Congorock; Dillon Francis; Doorly; Eats Everything; Jaymo & Andy George; The 2 Bears; Tom Staar; Hot Since 82; John Dhalback; Jet Set USA; Moguai; and Nu Disco.泭 Evolution 101.7s programming will feature special mixes, on-air interviews and guest-hosted radio shows with world-class, progressive DJs and EDM producers.泭 The station will also air exclusive content from Swedish House Mafias final tour in addition to their featured show with all-new mixes.

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"When our friend Pete Tong asked us to be guests on Evolution, we jumped at the opportunity, said Swedish House Mafia, the electronic music power trio consisting of famed DJs Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso.泭 We are thrilled to be involved in the launch of this amazing channel for dance music."

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Boston listeners can tune in to Evolution 101.7 on WHBA-FM beginning December 20 at 6 p.m. for an hour-long specialty program hosted by Pete.泭 Evolution 101.7 will begin its regularly scheduled programming featuring non-stop dance tracks by artists including Skrillex, David Guetta, Calvin Harris and more.

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We've seen the impact of EDM in Boston through music downloads, sold-out concerts and passion for iHeart酴圖換羸s new Evolution channel," said Dylan Sprague, Vice President of Programming for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Boston.泭 Were proud to bring Evolution 101.7, the companys first EDM broadcast station, to Boston, and to team up with format-leading artists like Pete Tong.泭 The music scene in Boston has a vibrant EDM community as well as a rich history of bringing new music to audiences in the area and around the country.泭 Were excited to continue the tradition by giving dance music a home on Boston's airwaves."

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Like the early days of FM, iHeart酴圖換羸 is the new playground for programming experimentation, said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.泭 Evolutions innovative programming resonated with our iHeart酴圖換羸 consumers so well that extending the station to a broadcast radio platform was the next step to connect our listeners with great music.泭 Evolution 101.7 is a great example of iHeart酴圖換羸s ability to drive new innovation in radio programming, and will bring even more variety to Clear Channels impressive roster of stations.

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Clear Channel Media and Entertainment currently owns five stations in the Boston market including WXKS-FM, WXKS-AM, WKOX-AM, WJMN-FM and WHBA-FM.泭 In addition to Boston, EDM fans across the country can listen to Evolution 101.7 online at .泭 iHeart酴圖換羸 delivers everything listeners want in one free, fully-integrated service: instant access to more than 1,500 of the nations most popular live broadcast and digital-only radio stations from 150 cities, plus user-created custom stations inspired by favorite artists and songs.

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