88.5 FM KCSN/Los Angeles Joins iHeartRadio

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, June 6, 2012 | 10:25am CT

KCSN Los Angeles, critically acclaimed Public Radio station, announced today that it will join iHeartRadio, Clear Channel's digital radio service which combines more than 1,000 broadcast radio and digital-only stations from 150 cities.

88.5 FM KCSN, The Music You Want, offers an eclectic mix of programming incorporating Indie Rock, legacy artists, Soul, EDM, Americana and Blues music in its Triple A format. Beginning June 1st, KCSN, dubbed "Smart Rock" by The Los Angeles Times, will be featured in the Public Radio section on the iHeartRadio platform wherever it is offered including web, mobile devices and automobiles.

"iHeartRadio is the most aggressive and widely recognized platform for streaming and mobile applications in terrestrial radio," said Sky Daniels, KCSN Program Director. "We appreciate that iHeartRadio recognizes the exceptional dedication to music curation that exists at KCSN. Legendary talent such as Nic Harcourt, Jed The Fish, Mark Sovel, Terri Nunn, Robert Hilburn, and Julie Slater offer music fans passionate musical discovery. We look forward to growing our audience and working with iHeartRadio on several unique offerings aimed to expand our influence in music."

"Welcoming KCSN to iHeartRadio provides a great source of quality, local programming that offers our listeners an even more diverse music experience," said Brian Lakamp, President of Digital for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. "This addition furthers iHeartRadio's commitment to providing listeners with an increasing variety of music choices across various radio formats."