On The Dial: The Deeper Art of Automotive Sound Reproduction
Today’s audio system is now more complex, thanks to infotainment systems driven by touchscreens and multiple menus.
Category: Radio/Infotainment
On The Dial: SiriusXM's Next Evolution
With the push towards streaming and listener-driven content, SiriusXM is beginning to cater towards pivoting their service towards that new demographic.
On the Dial: The Tunes of 2022
I don’t have Spotify. Nor do I have Apple Music as my streaming platform. So, how do I let you know about which songs made a difference for me in 2022?
On The Dial: Gary Numan Still "Sings" About "Cars"
For those familiar with this song, the distinctive warbling howl of the analog synthesizers you hear right from the first note reminds you immediately of this song.
On The Dial: Vin Scully – 1927-2022
The story of Scully is personal. I never met him. I wished I did. Yet, he was a part of our family’s life for as long as I can remember.
On The Dial: Discovering New Music
Once you latched onto a new song or artist, you have to play it in your vehicle.
On The Dial: Songs of Automotive Interest
Even today, the automobile is still a subject for musicians to tackle. The genres of music and vehicle are wide enough to capture the culture we live in. The automobile still plays an integral part of our lives – as does music.
On The Dial: Take A RoadWorthy Drive On The Radio
Now on his fifth year, Chester hosts two shows every week for dozens of affiliates nationwide. It all began with his first affiliate in Topeka, Kansas – KMAJ-AM – in 2016. From there, his show is now heard nationwide, including across Iowa and several stations here in Minnesota. Chester’s show is heard in smaller cities and rural communities, with some using Neilsen’s measuring service for ratings.
On The Dial: It Used To Be Called "The Radio"
Unfortunately, these definitions are not up to date. We know the word as pertaining to the combination of audio, navigation, other information and entertainment systems combined through a singular interface. We know some of the brand names it is sold as – SYNC, UConnect, Entune, HondaLink, NissanConnect, ConnectedDrive, UVO, MBUX…and so forth.
On The Dial: A Look Back At 2020
And, yes, it has been a challenging year in music and radio programming. Since March, everyone had to reinvent themselves. Air personalities have been doing radio shows from home, using Skype, Zoom, and other digital platforms and fusing them onto their respective broadcasts. Sound quality and fidelity may have not been music to everyone’s ears, but the show continued to go on.