Update 12:15pm: “99X” debuted at 12pm today at 99.1 W256BT. Listen to the launch of 99X at FormatChange.com.
The first hour consisted of:
Black Keys – Gold On The Ceiling
Fun. – We Are Young
Stone Temple Pilots – Wicked Garden
Alien Ant Farm – Smooth Criminal
Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know
POD – Alive
Live – I Alone
Rise Against – Help Is On The Way
Foo Fighters – Learn To Fly
Fuel – Hemorrhage
Smashing Pumpkins – Cherub Rock
Young The Giant – Cough Syrup
Rage Against The Machine – Sleep Now In The Fire
U2 – Mysterious Ways
Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition
Original Report 9:30am: A return of the Alternative Rock format via a translator in Cleveland is imminent.
99XCleveland.com is now up and running promoting “Cleveland’s New Rock Alternative”. The station is already streaming on IHeartRadio.com although all imaging is still as 100.7 WMMS-HD2 and the Premium Choice fed “Alt Project“. This will return the format to the Cleveland market for the first time since CBS’ shifted “Radio 92.3” WXRK to Sports “92.3 The Fan” last August.
99.1 W256BT applied for its license to broadcast on Monday. Its signal will originate from the 105.7 WMJI tower in Parma where it will operate with 250 watts at 238 meters.