Trancid
Encyclopedia
Trancid is a HD2 Dance
/Electronica
station and one of seven Dance-formatted HD2 stations launched by Clear Channel Communications
through their Format Lab, a new division set up to expand music formats over their HD2 subcarriers in 2006 up until its elimination in 2008. The channel was relaunched in 2011 as part of iheartradio
, the successor to the Format Lab.
/Cleveland, Ohio
(who now carries the Club Phusion
format) and offered a playlist that is mostly made up of current Trance, Techno, Electronica and Dance tracks, all commercial-free and jockless 24/7. It also expanded the format to sister station KIKI-FM
/Honolulu
as well. But in June 2008 the format was eliminated and its music was cominbed into the Club Phusion format.
After a nearly 3 year absence, Clear Channel relaunched Trancid, this time a part of iheartradio, on August 5, 2011. And with this revival came a stable of well known names from the world of trance and electronica being added to its programming lineup, including Paul Van Dyk
and Matt Darey
. In addition, Trancid plans to also feature music sets and specialty programs.
Dance radio
Dance radio is a format that consists of current and recent dance/electronic music.While the format is popular in Europe and Asia, it has yet to make an impact in North America, although there are several Top 40 and Rhythmic radio stations which include current Dance product in their playlists...
/Electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
station and one of seven Dance-formatted HD2 stations launched by Clear Channel Communications
Clear Channel Communications
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. is an American media conglomerate company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. It was founded in 1972 by Lowry Mays and Red McCombs, and was taken private by Bain Capital LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners LP in a leveraged buyout in 2008...
through their Format Lab, a new division set up to expand music formats over their HD2 subcarriers in 2006 up until its elimination in 2008. The channel was relaunched in 2011 as part of iheartradio
Iheartradio
iHeartRadio is a Clear Channel Radio network to aggregate local radio brands, personalities and on-demand content. It is best known as a mobile application...
, the successor to the Format Lab.
History
Trancid was launched on March 31, 2006 over the subcarrier channel of Top 40 Mainstream WAKSWAKS
WAKS — branded 96.5 KISS-FM — is a commercial radio station licensed to Akron, Ohio broadcasting a pop/contemporary hit radio format. The station serves Cleveland, Akron and much of surrounding Northeast Ohio....
/Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
(who now carries the Club Phusion
Club Phusion
Club Phusion is a HD2 Dance Top 40 station, one of three Dance-formatted HD2 stations programmed by Clear Channel Communications through their Format Lab, a new division set up to expand music formats over their HD2 subcarriers...
format) and offered a playlist that is mostly made up of current Trance, Techno, Electronica and Dance tracks, all commercial-free and jockless 24/7. It also expanded the format to sister station KIKI-FM
KHJZ
KHJZ-FM, also known as "93.9 Jamz", is a rhythmic adult contemporary outlet based in Honolulu, Hawaii. The station, whose slogan is "Hawaii's Ol' Skool 4 UR Generation," broadcasts at 93.9 FM and operates at 100 kW, is owned by Clear Channel Communications. It is also transmitting on Oceanic...
/Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...
as well. But in June 2008 the format was eliminated and its music was cominbed into the Club Phusion format.
After a nearly 3 year absence, Clear Channel relaunched Trancid, this time a part of iheartradio, on August 5, 2011. And with this revival came a stable of well known names from the world of trance and electronica being added to its programming lineup, including Paul Van Dyk
Paul van Dyk
Matthias Paul, better known by his stage name Paul van Dyk is a German Grammy Award-winning Electronic Dance Music DJ, musician and record producer...
and Matt Darey
Matt Darey
Matthew Jonathan "Matt" Darey has been a trance music producer since 1994. He is also a member of Lost Tribe with Red Jerry. He is perhaps best known for his work in the Euphoria trance series and for 'Gamemaster' and his remixes of Agnelli & Nelson's "El Niño". In 2005, his first major U.S...
. In addition, Trancid plans to also feature music sets and specialty programs.
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