Music Features

This is one of those recurring features that adds mystery to a show and can cause listeners to talk about a cast member. I Know You By Your Music shows a "special skill" that...

Nearly every city has a musician that is skilled at writing and performing songs quickly. Find them and have them on your show to show off those skills so listeners can create a custom...

You've probably heard of Casey Kasem. One of the highlights of his Weekly Top 40 show was the Long Distance Dedication. It's a charming, relatable feature that allowed Casey to tell a story. The...

Any format can perform this feature, but it fits best on a station that plays a large percentage of library material or has older listeners who like to get nostalgic. Time Machine is a...

For the right personality, Lyrical Conversations can be a terrific music-based feature. However, it takes time, creativity, and a unique personality to pull it off. This article is about how to execute Lyrical Conversations. Including: ...

Playing Song and Lyric games or features on the air is a good way to engage listeners with a play-along feature. There are many types of games/features, but Lyric Theater is one that can...

For many shows that play music, the best possible games are those that combine personality and music, like this game. Mix Tape is one of those. This article explains how to play the game Mix...

Love In the 80s is a clever piece that could make a fun promo, story, or social media post for stations that play 80s music. I'm thinking especially of Classic Hits and AC stations...

Here's a terrific feature or promotion for any radio station that relies on a deep library. It engages listeners, is interactive, and can add interest to an otherwise stale library. It's called The Perfect...

The Back of The Vault features a deep dive into an artist’s music library. This can be a great feature for stations with a large music library or a brand that wants to enhance...