Free FM 80s New York 🇺🇸

The concept of "Free FM" in New York City is often mistakenly associated with 80s music. In reality, "Free FM" was a talk radio format implemented by CBS Radio (now Audacy) in the mid-2000s, aiming for an edgy and personality-driven approach. The format featured controversial hosts, provocative humor, and leaned towards male-oriented and right-of-center political commentary. WXRK in New York City briefly adopted the "Free FM" branding. However, the "Free FM" experiment was short-lived and ultimately unsuccessful, leading to stations reverting to their prior formats or adopting new ones. It never played 80s music. For those seeking the authentic 80s music experience in New York, stations like WHTZ (Z100), WPLJ, and KTU were key players. Z100, a hugely popular Top 40 station, played a mix of 80s pop, new wave, and dance music. WLIR/WDRE, broadcasting from Long Island, significantly influenced the New York metro area with its alternative/new wave 80s music.