FUSE Radio is based in Chicago, IL and plays Top 40 music. The station currently broadcasts solely on internet radio, however FUSE Radio Networks is currently in talks as of August 2008 to bring FUSE Radio to Satellite Radio in Europe. It is also available in podcast form via the iTunes Music Store.
Origins
FUSE Radio was originally called FUSE MPG Radio when it was launched at 12:00am on 30 March 2003.
The first song was a special version of the Christina Aguilera song "Beautiful". Tim "Teo" Tarafas was the first voice to air, live from the Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater. The first voice in the studio was Emily Davis.
Some months later after the station launched, FUSE Radio acquired a local FM franchise for Norfolk, VA, allowing it to broadcast on 105.8 FM in that area. This service launched on 10 April 2005 and initially carried regional programming for the Norfolk, VA area, although this has now ceased.
Cox Communications
The station was sold to Cox Communications, who handled advertising for the station, for a reported $1.3 million USD on July 5th, 2005.
FUSE Radio saw declining numbers after its sale to Cox Communications and reported losses for five consecutive months after the sale. During this time, Cox shut down the terrestrial station in Norfolk, VA, citing the cannibalization of its existing stations in the area.
After almost year of straight losses and declining listener numbers, Cox sold FUSE Radio back to founder Tim "Teo" Tarafas and his newly formed company, FUSE Radio Networks for well under its original purchase price, a reported $120 thousand USD in March 2006 and was subsequently relieved of its duties as advertising partner.
On June 13, 2006 FUSE Radio Networks, INC signed a four-year deal with TiVo to make FUSE Radio available on TiVo. FUSE Radio has always placed a great emphasis on other methods of transmission than internet streaming, as it believes that advertising possibilities are limited on internet radio, thus the creation of a terrestrial station in 2005.
Programming
FUSE Radio has won many awards for its original programming. Each of its shows go through production cycles, internally called 'seasons', similarly to programming on television. A typical show season lasts from September-June. During this time, new shows are produced during the program's regularly scheduled time.
Current Shows
* New Two At 2 (N2@2)- Daily show playing the most recent additions to the FUSE Radio playlist in a two hour block starting at 2:00pm CST. Began August 22nd, 2008 to replace 'The 20'.
Past Shows
The station is known for continuously changing and upgrading its programming schedule. Depending on listener numbers, shows can be cancelled very quickly. Many popular shows on FUSE will be moved to two new stations, created as a result of the BlackTree Broadcasting takeover by FUSE Radio Networks (see below). Here is a list of some of the past FUSE shows:
* The 20 (formerly known as the 'Top 20 Countdown') - Daily listener-controlled countdown show. Originally aired April 10 2005 and was removed from FUSE Radio following the acquisition of BlackTree Broadcasting and will be featured on its very own station, launching December 2008. At the time of its removal from FUSE's programming, it was ranked as the most listened to show on internet radio.
* Friday Night Dance Party - A show featuring live feeds from locations around the world of popular DJs performing live. Originally aired May 6th, 2005 and was removed from FUSE Radio in March of 2007 because of slipping listener numbers. FUSE announced plans to revive the show and will feature the show on PRIDE! Radio when that station launches in December 2008, following the acquisition of BlackTree Broadcasting.
* Saturday Sessions - Like Friday Night Dance Party, this show featured live feeds from locations around the world of popular DJs performing live. Originally aired May 7th, 2005, this show experienced amazing popularity and was FUSE Radio's second highest rated show when it was taken off the air in August of 2008. FUSE announced plans to keep the show and will feature the show on PRIDE! Radio when that station launches in December 2008, following the acquisition of BlackTree Broadcasting.
*The 'O' Zone - Morning talk show with shock-jock host Mike O'Mallory. This show started off with impressive numbers, but quickly slipped into the bottom spot on FUSE Radio and was cancelled just one month after its original air date of April 4, 2005.
FUSE Radio announced that they are in talks to bring many new shows to the FUSE Networks lineup, however, they never announced with whom these talks were in progress with. They expect to announce a completely new lineup of programming after the BlackTree merger is completed in December 2008.
Its audience and playlist
FUSE Radio's target audience is predominantly those aged 13-44. Its "post acquisition" internet radio stations (see below) exploit the 'niche' musical tastes of this target audience or to cater for an audience that is within its target demographic but are not served properly by the flagship station.
However, despite its popularity, the station has received criticisms for its seldom rotating playlists. The criticisms focus around the playing of the same songs throughout the day, for example more than once on each radio "show".
Acquisition of BlackTree Broadcasting
On 12 April, 2008, it was announced that FUSE Radio Networks was to purchase BlackTree Broadcasting, a Los Angeles-based internet radio company, and its two internet radio stations fora total up-front consideration of $102 thousand in cash. In addition, FUSE Radio will be obligated to make additional contingent cash payments from time to time if certain product integration, net revenue and advertising inventory targets are met over the next three years. The maximum amount of potential contingent payments is $1.136 million over the next three years. Since these contingent payments are based on the achievement of performance targets, actual payments may be substantially lower. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions. FUSE Radio anticipates that the acquisition will close in the last quarter 2008.
In an open letter to both FUSE Radio and BlackTree listeners, FUSE Radio Networks' CEO promised no interruptions in radio service and compatibility between existing and future FUSE Radio/BlackTree products and services. It also announced the re-branding of BlackTree's existing two stations:
Post-Acquistion Stations
After the completion of the acquisition of BlackTree Broadcasting, FUSE plans on rebranding the two BlackTree stations (Q! Radio and Hot 40) and marketing them, along with FUSE Radio, under the "FUSE Radio Networks" brand. FInal station names are:
FUSE Radio
The original and now flagship station of FUSE Radio Networks, playing a combination of Top 40 music and original talk and news programming.
===PRIDE! Radio===
A radio station aimed at the LGBT community, will feature original talk and musical programming in its broadcast category along with dance music and top 40 hits. It is expected to launch in December 2008, along with The 20, following completion of the BlackTree Broadcasting merger.
The 20
A spin-off on FUSE Radio's wildly successful listener-controlled countdown show. The station will feature countdowns of the twenty most requested songs as voted on by listeners every three hours. It is expected to launch in December 2008, along with PRIDE! Radio, following completion of the BlackTree Broadcasting merger.
Origins
FUSE Radio was originally called FUSE MPG Radio when it was launched at 12:00am on 30 March 2003.
The first song was a special version of the Christina Aguilera song "Beautiful". Tim "Teo" Tarafas was the first voice to air, live from the Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater. The first voice in the studio was Emily Davis.
Some months later after the station launched, FUSE Radio acquired a local FM franchise for Norfolk, VA, allowing it to broadcast on 105.8 FM in that area. This service launched on 10 April 2005 and initially carried regional programming for the Norfolk, VA area, although this has now ceased.
Cox Communications
The station was sold to Cox Communications, who handled advertising for the station, for a reported $1.3 million USD on July 5th, 2005.
FUSE Radio saw declining numbers after its sale to Cox Communications and reported losses for five consecutive months after the sale. During this time, Cox shut down the terrestrial station in Norfolk, VA, citing the cannibalization of its existing stations in the area.
After almost year of straight losses and declining listener numbers, Cox sold FUSE Radio back to founder Tim "Teo" Tarafas and his newly formed company, FUSE Radio Networks for well under its original purchase price, a reported $120 thousand USD in March 2006 and was subsequently relieved of its duties as advertising partner.
On June 13, 2006 FUSE Radio Networks, INC signed a four-year deal with TiVo to make FUSE Radio available on TiVo. FUSE Radio has always placed a great emphasis on other methods of transmission than internet streaming, as it believes that advertising possibilities are limited on internet radio, thus the creation of a terrestrial station in 2005.
Programming
FUSE Radio has won many awards for its original programming. Each of its shows go through production cycles, internally called 'seasons', similarly to programming on television. A typical show season lasts from September-June. During this time, new shows are produced during the program's regularly scheduled time.
Current Shows
* New Two At 2 (N2@2)- Daily show playing the most recent additions to the FUSE Radio playlist in a two hour block starting at 2:00pm CST. Began August 22nd, 2008 to replace 'The 20'.
Past Shows
The station is known for continuously changing and upgrading its programming schedule. Depending on listener numbers, shows can be cancelled very quickly. Many popular shows on FUSE will be moved to two new stations, created as a result of the BlackTree Broadcasting takeover by FUSE Radio Networks (see below). Here is a list of some of the past FUSE shows:
* The 20 (formerly known as the 'Top 20 Countdown') - Daily listener-controlled countdown show. Originally aired April 10 2005 and was removed from FUSE Radio following the acquisition of BlackTree Broadcasting and will be featured on its very own station, launching December 2008. At the time of its removal from FUSE's programming, it was ranked as the most listened to show on internet radio.
* Friday Night Dance Party - A show featuring live feeds from locations around the world of popular DJs performing live. Originally aired May 6th, 2005 and was removed from FUSE Radio in March of 2007 because of slipping listener numbers. FUSE announced plans to revive the show and will feature the show on PRIDE! Radio when that station launches in December 2008, following the acquisition of BlackTree Broadcasting.
* Saturday Sessions - Like Friday Night Dance Party, this show featured live feeds from locations around the world of popular DJs performing live. Originally aired May 7th, 2005, this show experienced amazing popularity and was FUSE Radio's second highest rated show when it was taken off the air in August of 2008. FUSE announced plans to keep the show and will feature the show on PRIDE! Radio when that station launches in December 2008, following the acquisition of BlackTree Broadcasting.
*The 'O' Zone - Morning talk show with shock-jock host Mike O'Mallory. This show started off with impressive numbers, but quickly slipped into the bottom spot on FUSE Radio and was cancelled just one month after its original air date of April 4, 2005.
FUSE Radio announced that they are in talks to bring many new shows to the FUSE Networks lineup, however, they never announced with whom these talks were in progress with. They expect to announce a completely new lineup of programming after the BlackTree merger is completed in December 2008.
Its audience and playlist
FUSE Radio's target audience is predominantly those aged 13-44. Its "post acquisition" internet radio stations (see below) exploit the 'niche' musical tastes of this target audience or to cater for an audience that is within its target demographic but are not served properly by the flagship station.
However, despite its popularity, the station has received criticisms for its seldom rotating playlists. The criticisms focus around the playing of the same songs throughout the day, for example more than once on each radio "show".
Acquisition of BlackTree Broadcasting
On 12 April, 2008, it was announced that FUSE Radio Networks was to purchase BlackTree Broadcasting, a Los Angeles-based internet radio company, and its two internet radio stations fora total up-front consideration of $102 thousand in cash. In addition, FUSE Radio will be obligated to make additional contingent cash payments from time to time if certain product integration, net revenue and advertising inventory targets are met over the next three years. The maximum amount of potential contingent payments is $1.136 million over the next three years. Since these contingent payments are based on the achievement of performance targets, actual payments may be substantially lower. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions. FUSE Radio anticipates that the acquisition will close in the last quarter 2008.
In an open letter to both FUSE Radio and BlackTree listeners, FUSE Radio Networks' CEO promised no interruptions in radio service and compatibility between existing and future FUSE Radio/BlackTree products and services. It also announced the re-branding of BlackTree's existing two stations:
Post-Acquistion Stations
After the completion of the acquisition of BlackTree Broadcasting, FUSE plans on rebranding the two BlackTree stations (Q! Radio and Hot 40) and marketing them, along with FUSE Radio, under the "FUSE Radio Networks" brand. FInal station names are:
FUSE Radio
The original and now flagship station of FUSE Radio Networks, playing a combination of Top 40 music and original talk and news programming.
===PRIDE! Radio===
A radio station aimed at the LGBT community, will feature original talk and musical programming in its broadcast category along with dance music and top 40 hits. It is expected to launch in December 2008, along with The 20, following completion of the BlackTree Broadcasting merger.
The 20
A spin-off on FUSE Radio's wildly successful listener-controlled countdown show. The station will feature countdowns of the twenty most requested songs as voted on by listeners every three hours. It is expected to launch in December 2008, along with PRIDE! Radio, following completion of the BlackTree Broadcasting merger.
The Mighty Joe Young Demo is a demo tape recorded by the popular rock band Stone Temple Pilots. The record, which was not officially released and is considered a rare find, contains 11 tracks, some of which would go on to be re-recorded for STP's debut album Core. The demo was recorded around 1990 in San Diego, California.
Band Name
Mighty Joe Young was forced to change its name after finding out that the name had already been taken. Basing their name on the STP Motor Oil logo, the band settled on the controversial "Shirley Temple's Pussy." After intense pressure from their label, the band once again changed their name to Stone Temple Pilots. STP would go on to become a Grammy Award winning band, releasing five albums with Atlantic Records and selling over 17 million copies in the United States alone.
Track listing
# "Wicked Garden" (4:01) (Re-recorded for Core)
# "Only Dying" (5:26)
# "Naked Sunday" (3:42) (Re-recorded for Core)
# "Fast As I Can" (3:15)
# "Spanish Flies" (4:22) (Partially became "Lounge Fly" on Purple)
# "Scary Area" (3:46)
# "Piece of Pie" (2:42) (Parts of this version were re-recorded for the Core version)
# "Love Machine" (3:42)
# "Dirty Dog" (2:50)
# "Old Dixie" (0:31)
# "Where the River Goes" (7:03) (Re-recorded for Core)
Trivia
*The versions of "Wicked Garden", "Naked Sunday", and "Where the River Goes" are extremely similar to the re-recorded versions that appear on Core. However, "Piece of Pie" has entirely different lyrics and melody (although the bass line during the verses is similar to the melody of the chorus in the recording on Core), but the same guitar solo as the version on Core. The line "she said she'd be my woman, she said she'd be my man" from the song "Spanish Flies" is also in the chorus of the song "Lounge Fly", featured on STP's second album Purple.
*"Only Dying" was re-recorded for the 1994 film The Crow but was pulled from the soundtrack because of the death of the film's star, Brandon Lee. However, "Big Empty" from Purple appeared on the soundtrack instead.
*Some of the songs on the demo contain unique music styles compared to the alternative rock STP is famous for, such as the funk sounds of "Love Machine" and "Dirty Dog" and the yodeling in "Old Dixie."
*The demo is available for download online, such as the Stone Temple Pilots fan site BelowEmpty.com.
Personnel
*Scott Weiland: vocals
*Dean DeLeo: guitars
*Robert DeLeo: bass
*Eric Kretz: drums
Band Name
Mighty Joe Young was forced to change its name after finding out that the name had already been taken. Basing their name on the STP Motor Oil logo, the band settled on the controversial "Shirley Temple's Pussy." After intense pressure from their label, the band once again changed their name to Stone Temple Pilots. STP would go on to become a Grammy Award winning band, releasing five albums with Atlantic Records and selling over 17 million copies in the United States alone.
Track listing
# "Wicked Garden" (4:01) (Re-recorded for Core)
# "Only Dying" (5:26)
# "Naked Sunday" (3:42) (Re-recorded for Core)
# "Fast As I Can" (3:15)
# "Spanish Flies" (4:22) (Partially became "Lounge Fly" on Purple)
# "Scary Area" (3:46)
# "Piece of Pie" (2:42) (Parts of this version were re-recorded for the Core version)
# "Love Machine" (3:42)
# "Dirty Dog" (2:50)
# "Old Dixie" (0:31)
# "Where the River Goes" (7:03) (Re-recorded for Core)
Trivia
*The versions of "Wicked Garden", "Naked Sunday", and "Where the River Goes" are extremely similar to the re-recorded versions that appear on Core. However, "Piece of Pie" has entirely different lyrics and melody (although the bass line during the verses is similar to the melody of the chorus in the recording on Core), but the same guitar solo as the version on Core. The line "she said she'd be my woman, she said she'd be my man" from the song "Spanish Flies" is also in the chorus of the song "Lounge Fly", featured on STP's second album Purple.
*"Only Dying" was re-recorded for the 1994 film The Crow but was pulled from the soundtrack because of the death of the film's star, Brandon Lee. However, "Big Empty" from Purple appeared on the soundtrack instead.
*Some of the songs on the demo contain unique music styles compared to the alternative rock STP is famous for, such as the funk sounds of "Love Machine" and "Dirty Dog" and the yodeling in "Old Dixie."
*The demo is available for download online, such as the Stone Temple Pilots fan site BelowEmpty.com.
Personnel
*Scott Weiland: vocals
*Dean DeLeo: guitars
*Robert DeLeo: bass
*Eric Kretz: drums
Sony BMG will be issuing a new greatest hits album for Ricky Martin in two forms - a one disc and a two disc - in either November 2008 or February 2009.
One Disc Version
# Jaleo (Spanglish)
# The Cup of Life
# It's Alright (featuring M. Pokora)
# She Bangs
# Livin' La Vida Loca
# Nobody Wants to Be Lonely (featuring Christina Aguilera)
# Vuelve
# Perdido Sin Ti
# Juramento (The Way to Love)
# Tal Vez (Spanglish)
# Maria (Spanglish)
# I Don't Care (featuring Fat Joe and Amarie)
# Non siamo soli (featuring Eros Ramazzotti)
# Tu Recuerdo (featuring La Mari De Chambao and Tommy Torres) - (Live from MTV Unplugged)
# She's All I Ever Had / Bella
# Private Emotion (featuring Meja)
# Y Todo Queda En Nada (Compare the Heart)
# Loaded (Single)
# Sleep Tight
http://www.rickyvuelve.com/home.htm
One Disc Version
# Jaleo (Spanglish)
# The Cup of Life
# It's Alright (featuring M. Pokora)
# She Bangs
# Livin' La Vida Loca
# Nobody Wants to Be Lonely (featuring Christina Aguilera)
# Vuelve
# Perdido Sin Ti
# Juramento (The Way to Love)
# Tal Vez (Spanglish)
# Maria (Spanglish)
# I Don't Care (featuring Fat Joe and Amarie)
# Non siamo soli (featuring Eros Ramazzotti)
# Tu Recuerdo (featuring La Mari De Chambao and Tommy Torres) - (Live from MTV Unplugged)
# She's All I Ever Had / Bella
# Private Emotion (featuring Meja)
# Y Todo Queda En Nada (Compare the Heart)
# Loaded (Single)
# Sleep Tight
http://www.rickyvuelve.com/home.htm
The Birmingham Crows are a now-defunct Australian rules football club in Birmingham, England.
History
The Birmingham Crows, wearing the uniforms of the Adelaide Crows from the AFL, were formed formed following the completion of the 1992 British Australian Rules Football League season during which many Birmingham-based players formed a significant portion of the East Midland Eagles team.
The Birmingham Crows' first-ever game in May 1993 saw them victorious at home against fellow BARFL newcomers the Liverpool Blues. A second successive victory followed against the Eagles in Leicester, but the season's close saw Birmingham finish in the lower half of the ladder. One of the Crows' strengths was their inclusion of several experienced Gaelic footballers drawn from the very strong Warwickshire GAA structure.
The catchment area for Birmingham to recruit players was huge but the sport failed to take root and the Crows managed only two seasons competing with the bigger and more established London teams, folding after the 1994 BARFL season.
There have since been repeated attempts to found a new club in Birmingham or nearby Wolverhampton to compete in the BARFL, but they have not yet been successful.
History
The Birmingham Crows, wearing the uniforms of the Adelaide Crows from the AFL, were formed formed following the completion of the 1992 British Australian Rules Football League season during which many Birmingham-based players formed a significant portion of the East Midland Eagles team.
The Birmingham Crows' first-ever game in May 1993 saw them victorious at home against fellow BARFL newcomers the Liverpool Blues. A second successive victory followed against the Eagles in Leicester, but the season's close saw Birmingham finish in the lower half of the ladder. One of the Crows' strengths was their inclusion of several experienced Gaelic footballers drawn from the very strong Warwickshire GAA structure.
The catchment area for Birmingham to recruit players was huge but the sport failed to take root and the Crows managed only two seasons competing with the bigger and more established London teams, folding after the 1994 BARFL season.
There have since been repeated attempts to found a new club in Birmingham or nearby Wolverhampton to compete in the BARFL, but they have not yet been successful.