Unfortunately, this radio station is done. Playing computer generated lists of music doesn't play what listeners want. and what listeners want is what generates listener and financial support. It is only a matter of time - a very short matter of time - when the station can't generate the income to continue to pay the station's remaining staff, utility bills and even the station's director. read more

Due to the DJ firings and resignations that have happened over the past several months, I am updating my review to "not good" because the current Executiive Director, Kelly Wells, and her accomplice, Gary Pierson (president of the Board of Directors) are systematically shutting the community out of their decision-making process and in fact aren't even living up to the guidelines that were set forth in the stations original mission statement and bylaws. I will not listen to, volunteer for, nor support monetarily this radio station until Kelly and Gary are gone. For more info, visit savekdhx.com. read more

KDHX was once the jewel of St. Louis radio. In 2023 current management has squandered the community support it once had and made the station almost unlistenable. A total of 13 DJs have been fired and about the same number have resigned or are striking in support. Since these ill-considered moves by management the station has been plagued with dead air and on-air profanity, and many hours of air time are being filled with boring playlists. KDHX is now far from being a jewel. Let's hope there is a management change SOON. read more

KDHX FM 88 - savekdhx.com - Radio Stations Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Kdhx was my go to for 17 years. Management in 2023, destroyed this once diverse wonderful station. Now it's sh! read more

The executive director and board chair have utterly destroyed this former community gem. There is no accountability for the myriad of disastrous decisions that have plunged the station toward bankruptcy. Much of the programming is now unlistenable. read more

Came here for a Thursday night comedy show! Stl barkeep came and served drinks accompanied by some great comedians! Will have to come back for more shows! read more

See all

Was a great station, but they got rid of a lot of their DJs, and even more went on strike. Repeating playlists, poor song selection, and even dead air for multiple minutes at a time are common now. read more

Used to be a place to go for insightful DJ interaction between music choice and listeners. Now it's just an experiment in management by hacks. read more

Very disappointed in the changes, loss of excellent programming knowledge of the DJs. No presence at any music events is a loss, it expanded the audience and turned me on to local music. I've heard dead air and what sounds like automated programming that repeats in thevsame order from day to day read more

KDHX offers so much to St. Louis. It's an independent radio station that plays every possible genre. So many radio stations are owned by corporations that dictate that the DJ's play the same songs again and again. Not here. A variety of talented musicians (The Jayhawks, Nathaniel Rateliff, Iron & Wine...) will drop in the studio for three-song sets. The quality of these performances on Soundcloud and YouTube is phenomenal! They also have a sweet live music space in the building called The Stage. Occasionally, they host music festivals that showcase local and national talent. The staff and volunteers are top-notch. They have a passion for what they do. KDHX is the best radio station on the planet. St. Louis wouldn't be the same without it. read more

Dear KDHX, I was sad when I moved away from your fm-reach. Now the internet has reunited us. With your new archival-feature, we have entered a golden-age of our relationship, and I can relive our old-times. I was never a girl for high-maintenance relationships. Once a week (friday at noon) I have a date with one Scratchy-bob and his scratchy-records . Bliss. and seriously good radio. read more

KDHX FM 88 - Radio Stations Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Once upon a time, KDHX was an outstanding radio station, populated by a wide range of highly skilled and knowledgable DJs and programmers that always brought something fresh to the airwaves. Sadly, this is no longer the case. Over the course of the last four years, through gross mismanagement by the "leadership" staff. The quality of the station has declined miserably. Most notably, over the last several months thirteen long time volunteers (we're talking about people that have dedicated anywhere from 15 to nearly 40 years of their lives to the betterment of the station) have been dismissed without cause or due process. As a result of these firings an additional 23 volunteer DJs have walked out on strike, in solidarity with those that were dismissed without recourse. Calls for redress and arbitration have fallen on deaf ears, and the station now has over 40 hours a week of automated music as programming every week. The community has been removed from the equation of what is purported to be community driven public radio. What remains of the programming of this once great radio station is in a shambles. There are a few stalwart DJs hanging on by a thread at the station, but even they are at threat of dismissal without notice. You would be better served to seek out another community radio station for your listening pleasure. WWOZ from New Orleans, and KEXP from Seattle are still fine examples of what true community radio station can be. Unfortunately, KDHX can no longer count itself as a member of that category. read more

Awesome and eclectic mix of various musical genres and staffed by non-professional DJ's who curate their own music and all are well qualified for their choices of music. I'm a serious blues fan and there are a few shows that you shouldn't miss if you like the blues. Tom "Papa" Ray is a must on Monday afternoons and Art Dwyer does a great show on Friday afternoons. Real blues and not a lot of ego lifting DJ bull read more

KDHX is the best radio station in St. Louis. Period. Forget about all that "music" that 105.7 FM, 107.7 FM and 94.7 spoonfeed you. I grew up thinking that kind of stuff was all there was, too, but finally finding a good community radio station a decade ago changed that. Don't let "community radio" scare you. Sure, there are a few novice DJs and some gardening shows, but KDHX is no hippie-dippy radio station. Instead, 88.1 FM is the place that has the best, most varied music selection within its frequency range. No matter if you like punk, folk, rockabilly, pop, international, electronic or Irish, KDHX has something for everybody -- AND its DJs will pull out stuff you've never heard before or had completely forgotten about. It's just this rabbit hole of good music that leads you to discover more great tunes thanks to folks who care deeply about sharing their finds. KDHX is like Pandora, but with more focus and heart. A few of my favorite music shows on KDHX, with my can't-miss shows getting triple asterisks: * Mystery Train * Collector's Edition *** Rocket 88 * Feel Like Going Home * Memphis to Manchester * Fishin' with Dynamite *** The Greaser's Lunchbox * The Mixtape * Interstate *** Afternoon Delight *** Bob's Scratchy Records * Musical Merry-go-round *** Ska's the Limit * Songwriters Showcase In addition to the music you hear on 88.1, KDHX also promotes the hell out of local music. We've got a ton of talented bands in St. Louis -- some established and touring and some new and learning -- and our community radio station does its best to bring those bands to the masses through radio interviews, local-only radio shows, blog posts, community concerts (like its summer concert series in Midtown) and huge productions. The talent we've got in this city runs deep, and I'm proud that KDHX believes in these artists enough to feature them heavily. Naturally, a community radio station like KDHX runs off of donations. After being in Tower Grove for so long, the KDHX studio is holding a capital campaign to move to Midtown in the old (new) Creepy Crawl building. In addition to station offices, KDHX is planning to include a music venue and other community-driven features. It will be the perfect place for the perfect radio station. read more

Ted Drewes, the City Museum, Busch Stadium, KDHX...these are the things I love about St. Louis and also make me homesick as all hell. It's the best damned radio station in the entire world, this I'm sure of. Long live community radio. read more

Here's a little local secret that I'm sharing with you: Greaser's Luncbox. Hosted by Al Swacker on Thursday afternoons, it is by far my favorite radio show (and that's saying a lot because I love me some, "Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me). Not sure of any other show where you can hear The Chiffons (1960's Doo-wop/Girl Group), Trip Daddy's (psychobilly punk), Conway Twitty (1950's country) and Chuck Berry. Luv ya lots, Al! You keep me tuning in every Thursday! read more

I was so happy to discover KDHX this week! I absolutely love that I have FINALLY found a community radio station that plays music other than the same old stuff they play over and over again on the top 40 radio stations. Today was blues day at the station, which made for an awesome drive home. Tune into this non-commercial, local station!! read more

Happy Birthday to KDHR what a great radio station. Love the hour of Tony C blues and jazz. Listening from Colorado Springs, Co. read more

Come one come all to our very own listener supported radio station! It really doesn't matter what sort of music you like, it will be featured on this radio station. The cool thing about this station? Demographics, charts and conglomerates do not decide what is played......by and large, You do! I love everything about this radio station! From the Greaser's Lunchbox to the Soul Selector to Voices in the Dark, from Ireland in America to Pop Life, KDHX has it all. They do listener support drives to keep them going, and whenever I donate I always get a cool cd or cd case in the mail. It is always well worth it! They even have Democracry Now broadcasts! Support KDHX and support your own style of music. read more

The DJ on at 5 a.m. on Monday mornings, Bruce Hardy, is the reason I cannot give this station a better rating.

This place is pretty cool. I was really surprised that the drinks were as cheap as they are! Glad a friend suggested going here! Watch out for the giant boulders of rock salt in the parking lot. read more

When (if) I finally leave St. Louis, there will be a handful of things that I will truly miss. Very high on that list will be KDHX. My word, what an awesome radio station. Yes, once in awhile you turn it on and it's Albanian folk hour. Or it's late at night and there's some boring, tranced-out techno stuff going down. But that comes with the territory. And I'll embrace it if it means I get to hear all the great, weird, random, brilliant stuff that you hear on KDHX, and only on KDHX, all the time. There are at least a dozen great bands I heard first on KDHX, a whole bunch of old stuff that would have skipped right by if I hadn't heard it here, and many many old forgotten favorites its DJs have dredged up. Throw in all the cool stuff they do promoting local music and training community media, and this is no mere radio station. It's something of a civic treasure. St. Louis is lucky to have it. read more

By far....THE best radio station in the St. Louis region. I become tired of hearing the blatant sexist and homophobic remarks on 105.7 The Point's morning show one morn and discovered KDHX. I have never looked back. My favorites are Cat & Steve Pick & Darren Snow's Rocket88. Sherry Danger is pretty freakin' amazing as well. Love it love it love it! read more

My boycott of radio is over. Growing up, my dad listened to the Irish and bluegrass shows religiously, and dictated that we did too. I switched over to Greaser's Lunchbox as I got older before moving away from St. Louis and completely giving up on radio. I hadn't listened to the radio in years until a week or so ago a friend sent me a text late Thursday night, simply saying, "Turn on KDHX. I've found your show." Being at work, I didn't get this text until hours later, but knowing this friend knew my musical tastes well... I looked up the radio programs on that evening to figure out which one she was talking about. That's when I discovered the playlists of not one but two radio shows back-to-back that blew my mind (i.e. played music I actually listen to on my ipod). Space Parlour and Nomadic Reverie, you have converted me! read more

Still perfection to me... I recently got my copy of KDHX Live: Volume 8 (If you donated $88 during this Fall's membership drive or are a Frequency member you get this wonderful gift!) and it has revived my love for this station... And plus cooler weather always gives me this mood for anything indie. Go KDHX! read more

KDHX is one of the rare stations that actually uses real live people to curate its music. The DJs aren't slick commercial professionals but rather music lovers with deep, deep knowledge of music. There are very few stations in the country like KDHX and very few that provide such a variety of genres. St. Louis is very fortunate to have this gem. Also check out KEXP in Seattle -- one of the best public radio stations in the world that also has a variety of genres. read more

Button one in the car and house. The best collection of all types of music. If you can't hear it here it ain't on in st louis. My favorite is the Dangerous Curves female singer song writer show. Followed by the blue grass shows. read more

The best eclectic radio station in STL. I personally can't stand what radio has become but KDHX is an outlier to the typical stations around today. Always great variety and excellent at keeping it's listeners up-to-date on upcoming shows. read more

Local music and more music styles than any station out there. You're guaranteed to find at least one show hosted by their local djs you'll like. Shout out to Rocket 88 and the monthly dance party! read more

Easily the best of STL after 7pm, especially the indie, electronic, and hip hop shows (which themselves are worth 4+ stars) that feature new music in active, relevant genres. The same cannot be said for the brain meltingly monotonous blues, bluegrass, "americana" (which evidently only means creaky folk) and old music overload that dominates all the daytime slots (zero stars). It would be *really* great radio if this station could get its act together, hire a full time music director, and focus aggressively on new music, local artists in active, relevant genres (free formatted), ditch the endless blocks of music styles starting with "blue" and put selected local artists' new releases in heavy rotation. It's high time listeners demanded more and made donations contingent on revamping the station. Make your donations contingent on expanded indie/hip hop/electronica, and reduced blues/grass. read more