Radio By The People, For The People — How The Hideout Aims to Radicalize Local Airwaves

"There are almost no radio stations in the United States that have DJs that are sitting in the booth in the town that they're broadcasting in." Patrick Chizeck, cofounder of The Hideout, wants to change local radio. "They will tell you that they're local, but they're not. They're lying." His station, The Hideout, plans to broadcast on the 97.5 frequency. But first, they need a transmitter. The cost? $15,000.

The "Free the Airwaves" event was just one step towards raising the funds for the transmitter they need to finally get on the air. It's an effort that would let an all-volunteer, all-local crew play anything they want on the freeform station. It's also a chance for local bands to get on the air, something nearly impossible to accomplish in today's Top 40 dominated radio landscape.

To learn more about The Hideout and support the project, visit thehideout.fm