CC-Boston Starts A Evolution At 101.7 FM

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Thursday  announced the launch of Evolution 101.7, its first broadcast Electronic Dance Music (EDM) station.

The new format kicked off at 6 p.m. on Boston's WHBA-FM (formerly WFNX) with an hour-long, Boston-dedicated specialty program hosted by Pete Tong, the iconic British DJ behind BBC Radio 1's renowned Essential Mix radio show.

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Pete Tong

Evolution 101.7, a broadcast extension of the popular digital station "Evolution" on iHeartRadio, will be hosted by famous DJ and electronic music tastemaker Tong. The station's programming will include "All Gone Pete Tong," an exclusive, two-hour daily show featuring Pete's Essential New Tune of the Week, as well as the hottest tracks from the global Top 100 chart on Beatport.com, the world's largest music store and community for DJs.

The show will broadcast Monday through Friday from 7-9 p.m. EST.

Evolution 101.7's programming will feature special mixes, on-air interviews and guest-hosted radio shows with world-class, progressive DJs and EDM producers. The station will also air exclusive content from Swedish House Mafia's final tour in addition to their featured show with all-new mixes.

"We've seen the impact of EDM in Boston through music downloads, sold-out concerts and passion for iHeartRadio's new Evolution channel," said Dylan Sprague, Vice President of Programming for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Boston. "We're excited to continue the tradition by giving dance music a home on Boston's airwaves."

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment currently owns five stations in the Boston market including WXKS-FM, WXKS-AM, WKOX-AM, WJMN-FM and WHBA-FM.