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    Talk To Me

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    Gene

    If you were like me, back in the day one of the biggest thrills was to call your favorite radio station. Whether you wanted to request a song, ask…

  • Why Do We Need A Video Card?

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    Gene

    I told you yesterday that we need a video card to begin streaming BlackLight Radio again. A reasonable question would be, “why do you need a video card to…

  • The Forty Dollar Question

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    Gene

    I mentioned yesterday that there was an option for BlackLight Radio to begin streaming again, though YouTube. Today, I thought I would detail what that would look like, and…

  • We’re back! (Well, the website is.)

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    Gene

    For those of you who have been following us on Facebook, you already knew we were changing web hosts, but if you hadn’t heard, let me explain what has…

  • Goodbye.

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    Gene

    It is with the deepest regret that I write you to let you know that BlackLight Radio will cease streaming effective midnight Sunday night. We have been on life…

  • Why Is BlackLight Radio Silent?

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    Gene

    Starting today, Wednesday, March 16th, BlackLight Radio will not be playing any music or announcements of any kind for an hour each day starting at noon east coast time…

  • Licensing Update

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    Gene

    Another quick update to let you know our licensing rates, which already doubled in January, are going up again in February. As a result, we are looking at several…

  • Royalty Rates Update

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    Gene

    In my previous update, I told you that the new royalty rates for 2016 didn’t include a small webcaster’s agreement, effectively pricing us out of the industry. Although much…

  • All I Need Is A Miracle

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    Gene

    Let me first get out of the way that, yes, I know, “All I Need Is A Miracle” is by Mike + The Mechanics, while “Paradise Theater” is by…

  • New Mobile Options

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    Gene

    If you look to the left of this post, you will see a link to a mobile app. If you are on either an android or an Apple product,…

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    Financial Realities At BlackLight Radio

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    Gene

    As many of you know, 2014 has been a year of change for BlackLight Radio. As costs continue to skyrocket and licensing companies close their doors, it becomes harder…

  • Just Like Starting Over

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    Gene

    Radio stations aren’t always the most transparent when things are changing behind the scenes… but we’re not most radio stations. We license every song we play through a company…