Merlin Mixes The Music on 101.9 FM NYC

Around 5p Friday, the old 101.9 FM WRXP was relegated to an on-line only feed  and Merlin Media began the transition to a possible new format for the on-air FM signal.

The last song on the old WRXP was "Long Live Rock" by The Who, followed by a legal ID:

                                "WRXP. WRXP-HD, New York. 101.9 FM... New."

The ID was voiced by three different females.  Then, the new 101.9 FM started airing music with an occasional jingle with a female voice stating:  "101.9 FM...NEW".  They also aired some "women in the street" type interview drops.  Showbiz news, fashion & family seem to be the focus.

Here's the Mediabase log on the music switched-over:

5:38P Survivor                Eye Of The Tiger
5:29  Nickelback             How You Remind Me
5:26  John Mellencamp   Small Town
5:22  Train                       Drops of Jupiter
5:17  Journey                  Separate Ways
5:14  Bon Jovi                 Livin' On A Prayer
5:09  Rick Springfield      Jessie's Girl
5:05  Goo Goo Dolls        Give a Little Bit
5:02  Kid Rock                All Summer Long
4:57  The Who                 Long Live Rock
4:53  Foo Fighters           Times Like These
4:49  Ramones                Do You Remember
4:37  Muse                      Time Is Running Out

 In case you missed it, here's the final break on WRXP Thursday night.




The final moments of Q101 on-air: