A new voice joins the mix at Scanning the Dial

With the arrival of the New Year, we’re making some changes here at Scanning the Dial. But rather than going on a diet, in a way we’re bulking up.

To start with, I’ve decided to cut back a bit on my contributions to the blog. (I know, that doesn’t sound like “bulking up,” but bear with me.) In recent months I’ve found I need to give more time to other freelance projects, most of which have little to do with classical radio. Given these demands, blogging on a regular basis about developments in the field has been difficult — especially if I aspire to do it with any degree of thoughtfulness, which is important to me. So we’ve arranged for a replacement to step into my role here.

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Classical Radio Blogs and Tweets

See that link for Recommended Sites? It’s up at the top of the page, a bit to the left … find it? Or just use this link. Check out that page. We’ve expanded our list of blogs from classical radio stations, updated some broken links, and added a list of classical radio people and stations that are using Twitter. You can find your favorite station, explore what other stations are doing online, and read more about radio, classical music, and public media. Don’t see your classical radio blog or Twitter account on the list? Let … Continue Reading

A day of silence

I had a post ready to roll today. But at the end of a week made so bizarre and spectacular by not only Gov. Sanford’s romantic self-immolation but the deaths of Farrah and, of course, the King of Pop, it feels like a good time to just simmer down and let you all work through your emotions. Join the communal mourning if you’re so inclined. I’ll post Monday when hopefully we’ll all be ready to move on. Enjoy the weekend.

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