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Newtown Radio, a New “Hybrid” Web Radio Station [www.newtownradio.com]

Newtown Radio is a unique hybrid -- a cross between traditional FM station, a college station and a typical web-only station. Like an FM station, Newtown Radio tends to stick with a common format – indie “buzz bands” like Grizzly Bear, the XX, Real Estate and Vampire Weekend, many of whom live, practice and produce just blocks away from Newtown Radio’s Bushwick station. DJs broadcast live on the air during peak hours, taking requests and phone calls from listeners. The station also broadcasts live from local shows and events, including recent shows by the Beach Fossils, Total Slacker, Family Portrait and the Pigeons. The upcoming showcase kicking off at the Knitting Factory will be a further means of giving the thriving Brooklyn music scene a global audience.

Like a college station, however, Newtown Radio has a series of eclectic shows mixed into the schedule that keep the sound unique. On Saturdays from 6:00 to 9:00 ET, for example, you can hear D.C. LaRou’s Disco Juice. In between hidden disco classics from the Tramps and Gazebo, the disco legend recently interviewed Tom Moulton, the inventor of the 12-inch record that ushered disco music into the club scene in the mid-70’s. Sunday from 4:00 to 6:00 ET, you’ll hear Arthur Radio, a modern mix of emerging music, live performances and interviews hosted by Arthur Magazine.

Of course, being an internet radio station means that anyone can listen to Newtown Radio, anyplace and anytime, and interact with the station in exciting new ways. Shows are archived on the website for download as mp3s. Listeners can connect with DJs online via gchat, ichat and skype or link to the station through Twitter, Facebook and Myspace. The station runs a blog where new music reviews and posts from live events can be found. Merchandise is available through their online store. DJs and songs can be rated by listeners. Newtown Radio makes use of all these new technologies without making the site feel cluttered or confusing.

About Newtown Radio

Newtown Radio is named after Newtown creek, the heavily polluted industrial waterway running through the Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick and Long Island City neighborhoods of New York City. The area surrounding the creek is home to one of the most vibrant arts and music scenes in the world today. Newtown Radio gives a voice to this community that can be heard online around the world.

Contact: Newtown Radio 1087 Flushing Avenue, #401 Brooklyn, NY, 11237 Website: www.newtownradio.com Emails: contact@newtownradio.com 347-725-4163