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  • “Footloose” Getting 4k SteelBook February 13th

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    Blu-ray.com is reporting that the classic 80s movie Footloose is getting a limited edition 4k SteelBook just in time for its 40th anniversary. Besides the special packaging, it comes with the 4k blu-ray, a regular blu-ray, and a digital copy. The regular blu-ray will include the following special features: The 4k disc will be widescreen…

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    Talk To Me

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    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 when they were giving away concert tickets, or tell your true love you’d never leave them (what was her name, again?), it was an even bigger…

  • Artist of the Week: Thompson Twins

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    Introduction: In the vibrant music landscape of the 1980s, the Thompson Twins emerged as a dynamic and influential force in the realm of new wave pop. With their catchy hooks, distinctive fashion sense, and infectious energy, the British trio made their mark on the charts and became a staple of the decade’s pop culture. Let’s…

  • Artist of the Week: Foreigner

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    In the vibrant rock music scene of the 1980s, one band stood out with their catchy hooks, powerful vocals, and energetic performances – Foreigner. With their fusion of hard rock and melodic pop, Foreigner dominated the charts and captivated audiences throughout the decade. Let’s take a closer look at the band’s success and influence during…

  • BlackLight Radio Joins Live365 Community

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    BlackLight Radio is proud to announce that we have begun distributing BlackLight Radio’s stream through the resources of the legendary internet radio network, Live365. Live365 has music licensing agreements with ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, AllTrack, and SoundExchange in the United States. In Canada they have agreements with SOCAN and Re:Sound. They also have agreements with PPL…

  • Listening At Work @ Home

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    With so many people working at home now because of the coronavirus, it’s easy to get out of routine. Perhaps you listened to BlackLight Radio every day at the office, but now that you’re home it’s easy to forget to put on the tunes. This article is designed to help you get you back into…

  • 1980s Hits: Then vs. Now

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    One of the interesting things about playing 80s pop is that while most of today’s listeners grew up with this music when it was first on the charts, several things make a countdown of the biggest hits at the time different from a countdown of the biggest hits today from the same year. Although generally…

  • BlackLight Radio Is Growing Again!

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    For those unaware, BlackLight Radio has returned, streaming the 80s greatest hits 24/7/365. (You can click the play button to the right –> to listen to us. Since our last go-round, there have been a few (positive) changes I wanted to share. First, we are commercial free. We tried to go with an advertising agency…

  • R.I.P. Tom Petty

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    (Via TMZ) Tom Petty was rushed to the hospital Sunday night after he was found unconscious, not breathing and in full cardiac arrest … law enforcement sources tell TMZ. EMTs rushed to his Malibu home and were able to get a pulse. He was rushed to the UCLA Santa Monica Hospital and our sources say…

  • Please Save Us!

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    If you listen to BlackLight Radio, chances are you’re doing so because you’ve discovered something that you can’t find on the commercial airwaves… but this radio station, and thousands of other small internet broadcasters, are currently in the fight for their life. The music royalty fees we must pay for 2016 have much more than…

  • Call to Action to Regain Reduced Fees

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    Call to Action Newsletter # 1 Please act to help reduce your fee. Hello Gene (This email is sent to all who were Affiliates as of a few days ago.) The first step in moving forward to regain reduced fees by bringing back the Small Webcasters Agreement is here and the time has arrived. While…

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    Financial Realities At BlackLight Radio

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    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 and harder to keep the 80s hits coming. The record labels, under the guise of paying the artist, have been working to break internet radio financially….