Evolution (radio network)
| Type | Radio network |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Availability | National, through online and HD Radio affiliates |
| Owner | iHeartMedia, Inc. |
Launch date | November 19, 2012 |
Official website | iHeartEvolution.com |
Evolution is a radio station platform on iHeartRadio and on Clear Channel's HD2 & HD3 radio and FM translators across the United States that plays commercial free Dance/EDM music 24/7. Clear Channel is now known as iHeartMedia, Inc. as of 16 September 2014[update].
History
Evolution was launched on November 19, 2012 as a platform on iHeartRadio, replacing the previous Dance platform Club Phusion, which was phased out on March 31, 2013. The format and its content are programmed by legendary British DJ, producer, record executive, and radio personality Pete Tong, who also does an air shift.[1] After the platform was launched, it would be adopted as the first over the air format at Clear Channel's newly acquired property WEDX/Boston in December 2012,[2] where it would last until June 2014 when it flipped to Country. Since then the format has expanded to Clear Channel's other properties as a HD2 sub channel or as a FM Translator with customized liners for each market.
Programming
A majority of Evolution's programming tends to feature a heavy amount of EDM product but at times will play other Dance genres and an occasional classic. During the pre-midnight and weekend hours mix shows from influential performers in the world of EDM/Dance are featured.
In addition to being available 24/7, a supplemental syndicated weekly program companion, Evolution with Pete Tong, was available to Top 40/CHR and Rhythmic stations in the United States and in key countries worldwide, distributed by Premiere Networks in a 2-hour format. The program ended its run in December 2016.
Affiliates
In addition to the main feed, the following stations carry their own programming and can be heard on the iHeartRadio app:
- WFLZ-HD2: Tampa (designated as a reporter on the Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay panel)
- KYLD-HD2: San Francisco
- WBWL-HD2: Lynn/Boston
- KPTT-HD3: Denver
References
- ^ Paul Scaife (2012). "PETE TONG ANNOUNCES 'ALL GONE PETE TONG' RADIO SHOW IN USA ON IHEARTRADIO'S EVOLUTION STATION (English)". recordoftheday. Record of the Day. Archived from the original on 2013-02-01. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Sisario, Ben (December 20, 2012). "Boston Radio Station Switches to Electronic Dance Format". The New York Times. Retrieved December 21, 2012.