Page Two: Bright Light, Hot Smoke

Here we go again: South by Southwest 2011

"...bands from those wild psychedelic times now long past ("Hot Smoke & Sasafrass"); the Bright Light Social Hour; and..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Column by Louis Black

Hot August Nights: Cold

"...more hopeful version of Kanye West. – Kahron Spearman "Cold Shot," Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

The Beat Goes on Without Stern

Infinity adopts new talk format but leaves Austin hip-hop property alone

"...around the country, dubbed Free FM, a thinly veiled shot at Stern's new employer, Sirius, the pay satellite service...."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Dialing for Dollar$

Austin radio stations scramble to keep the money flowing in a strange new media world

"...annoyed. "About 75% of the time I listen to 93.3, which is just a really crappy hip-hop station," Goeller..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Naked City

Howard Stern's move to satellite pleases local hip-hop fans

"...But Infinity Broadcasting, faced with competition from upstart KDHT-FM (Hot 93.3), dropped the Beat last July to create a..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Naked City

The hottest morning show in town is not a morning show

"...Beat was already neck and neck with rival KDHT-FM (Hot 93.3). Among listeners 18-34, from 6am to midnight on..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

TCB

Getting heavy with Recover, poppy with Voxtrot, and rejoicing that the AMN flap is finally over. More or less.

"...Hot to Trot..."

July 23, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Spotlight: DJ Rapid Ric

The king of the Lone Star mixtape

"...Texas by way of his Saturday night show on Hot 93.3, Ric basks in the sunshine of a formal..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature by Robert Gabriel

Media Watch: 'I Want My KGSR!'

Format and signal changes alienate longtime fans – and boost ratings

"...Communications abruptly switched the station's frequency from 107.1 to 93.3, moving from a transmitter in Bastrop to a tower..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Who Owns What?

"...KDHT 93.3FM (Hot 93.3)..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature

After a Fashion

Meow? Meeee-oooooowww? Where is Miss Kitty??? And is Stephen going all punk rock on us?

"...(former-Chronicle intern) Aubrey Edwards and Beth Schindler. In their hot pants, halters, and white go-go boots, topped off with..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Off the Record

The good, the bad, and the ugly: a look back at the year in Austin music

"...1990. Making matters worse, the outlet's frequency change to 93.3FM, which cleared the way for new Spanish-language station La..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

White House Press Whores?

Top 10 media stories

"...the damn freedom-hating pinko press, loves to slip reporters hot dirt – maybe even classified info – when it..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

Off the Record

The Sword and Metallica ride the lightning at Ozzfest, while Kanye West and Hope for Heroes lend a helping hand to U.S. veterans

"...a week's worth of studio time, a mentorship at Hot 93.3, and a $1,500 microphone, all of which helped..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Whut It Dew

They don't call DJ Rapid Ric the Mixtape Mechanic for nuthin'

"...toward a common goal. As resident mixer on KDHT Hot 93.3, Ric recognizes his position as an influential opinion..."

May 20, 2005 Music Feature by Robert Gabriel

Paying the Piper Online

Stations, labels, and musicians wrestle over new Web royalties

"...bands, the stations argue, Internet radio is their only shot at getting heard. On any given day, the deejays..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Worldwide Radio Wrestling!

HD format hopes to body-slam satellite radio to an industry draw

"...competition. For example, in Austin, Emmis' hip-hop station, KDHT (Hot 93.3), chose an "Old Skool" hip-hop format, and Entercom..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Off the Record

Can you hear me now? Local musicians and OTR get some much needed hearing aid while Jody Denberg signs off from KGSR.

"...another bombshell from Emmis Communications: The entire staff for Hot 93.3 – "#1 for non-stop hip hop" – was..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Headlines

"...• Local hip-hop station Hot 93.3 fired all its on-air talent, effective Nov. 18,..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature

Top 10 Media Stories

The year in print and broadcasting

"...The Beat Doesn't Go On: After a year battling Hot 93.3 for the hearts and minds of Austin's Usher..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

Top 10 Stations

"...2) KDHT-FM (Hot 93.3): Emmis..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature

The Emmis Shoe Falls at KLBJ

The new radio business model comes to KLBJ-FM

"...Austin stations, including turning contemporary hits KXMG into hip-hop "Hot 93.3" and moving to prerecord more shows, known as..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Beat Box

Beat Box

"...G spin a continuous stream of Southern anthems on Hot 93.3 as if he's rocking Mardi Gras on Mars..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Music Review by Robert Gabriel

Media Watch: Animal Stories and Snacking Trends

If you think TV news is quite dumb enough – you have no idea

"...CW affiliate. The half-hour newscast will give KXAN a shot to grab a new audience – and it won't..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Collars Were Popped

The Mafia does dirty South proud.

"...Mafia's headlining slot at Stubb's last night, part of Hot 93.3's Meltdown 2007. Although the set was more a..."

Oct. 3, 2007 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Naked City

"...the local offices of Emmis Communications. Emmis also dumped Hot 93.3 part-time nighttime co-host "Austin" and KLBJ-FM program assistant..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature

Slim Thug, Chamillionaire, Paul Wall

Live shot

"...Hall receiving area Wednesday night, the syrupy glitz of Hot 93.3's annual "Meltdown" spilling onto the street. Inside, out-of-towners..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Music Review by Robert Gabriel

Beatbox

Beatbox

"...sweat of "the finest girl in the 512." Meanwhile, Hot 93.3 radio personality and Word Association MC Deuce Deuce..."

July 29, 2005 Music Review by Robert Gabriel

I Am a DJ

Austin's half-dozen hottest hip-hop DJs – out from behind steel wheels

Feb. 6, 2004 Music Feature by Robert Gabriel

Has Austin Resource Recovery Found a Solution to Its Chronic A/C Problem?

Taking the heat off local garbage collection trucks

"...sustainable solution for cooling the collection fleet before the hot days return. An Urgent Issue Now..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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