For almost 40 years CJAM has provided an alternative to the mainstream through the sharing of independent music of any genre, created anywhere with the Windsor-Detroit community. With the integration of web technology in the 1990s, we began sharing our unique musical tastes with the world. What makes us so unique you ask? We provide niche programming that speaks to a set of sub-cultures that are often ignored or maligned by corporate media. At CJAM, anything goes. We call on our vast array of volunteers, their skills, knowledge and most of all passion to create programs that broadcast music new and old in a variety of formats. From Hip Hop to Punk, Bluegrass to Techno, Jazz to Dub and beyond, we aim to leave no musical stone uncovered. We invite you to explore our Programming Schedule and find a show the suits your tastes and musical needs. We can assure you’ll find something you’ll love.
Some years ago we decided to create some block programming on weekdays to help our listeners find their favourite genres. From Monday – Friday afternoon on you’ll generally hear…
Indie Rock from 10:30am – 12:00pm
Music Variety from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Loud Rock // Electronic // Hip Hop from 9:00pm – 12:00am
The rest of our music programming is made up of an array of genre-specific and music variety programs.
Our Music Director is available for tracking every Tuesday from 12:30pm to 2:30pm EST. This is the best time to get in touch about new releases, charting inquiries, or music submissions.
Every week CJAM reports its charts of top current music to Earshot! & CMJ helping shape the National and North American independent music landscape. For more info on our charts click HERE.
CJAM is always on the look out for new music! For more information on how to submit music to CJAM click HERE.
Want to stay in the loop about local music events in Windsor and Detroit? Join our Discord server and say hello!
https://discord.gg/qEZSTApZCR
Be sure to check out the #stagediving channel – it features a regularly updated spreadsheet of upcoming shows and is a great space to share what’s happening in the scene.
Have a music-related question or want to get more involved with the station? Reach out to our Music Director at cjammd@gmail.com. We’re always looking for passionate volunteers to join our Music Committee – a great way to help shape the sound of CJAM and connect with fellow music lovers.
Every time you tune in at 99.1 FM you’re hearing a volunteer on the air. Volunteers also help by maintaining our enormous music library, writing radio scripts, producing public service announcements, interviewing cool artists, reviewing music, helping out at festivals & events, updating our social media, and so much more!
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