Now Dig This! Music Website …Hang the DJ

Now Dig This! is a music advisory blog post from Arapahoe Libraries. Now Dig This! focuses on a unique track, amazing album or fantastic website. In this post we look at one of our favorite websites, "...hang the dj, opens a new window." "...hang the dj" covers a wide range of genres within the alternative and rock music spectrum, from punk and metal to indie and alternative pop through episodes of the radio show "Time Warp."

time warp

noun

1. any distortion of space-time
2. a hypothetical distortion of time in which people and events from one age can be imagined to exist in another age
3. informal an illusion in which time appears to stand still: he is living in a time warp

...hang the dj, opens a new window

"...hang the dj" is the headquarters for Christina Clark, a music journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the alternative and rock music scenes. The website features episodes from her old radio show "Time Warp," which aired on 89X until March 2017. The website's mission is to provide in-depth coverage of the latest trends and happenings in the alternative and rock music worlds, while also championing lesser-known artists and local scenes.

The website also features a calendar of upcoming concerts and events, as well as a section dedicated to music industry news and trends. In addition, "...hang the dj" features exclusive interviews with musicians and industry professionals, offering readers an inside look at the world of alternative and rock music.

Overall, "...hang the dj" is a valuable resource for fans of alternative and rock music who are looking for in-depth coverage and insider insights on the latest trends and happenings in the music world.

89X, back then...

Christina's 89X was a Canadian alternative rock radio station based in Windsor, Ontario, that primarily served the Detroit, Michigan, metropolitan area. The station was launched in 1991 and quickly gained a loyal following due to its unique mix of alternative and indie rock, which was not widely available on other radio stations in the area at the time. 89X became known for its support of local music scenes in both Windsor and Detroit, with regular shows featuring up-and-coming bands from the area. The station also hosted several high-profile concerts, including the annual 89X Birthday Bash, which brought in major acts from the alternative rock scene. Over the years, 89X faced several challenges, including financial difficulties and competition from other radio stations, but continued to be a beloved fixture of the Detroit and Windsor music scenes. 

Christina Rocks!

Many of the artists featured in the episodes are available to you from Arapahoe Libraries, such as The Smiths, The Cure, Depeche Mode, PJ Harvey, Tears for Fears, and The Pixies.  And don't forget to use your library card to access the works of similar and more obscure artists from the '80s and '90s on Hoopla!