At the moment, KDHX 88.1 FM still exists. Listeners can still hear an eclectic array of music on the station. However, the station's recent decision to dismiss its volunteers and air only previously recorded programs suggests that the end is likely near for KDHX, at least as St. Louis has known it since 1987.
I hope I'm wrong and that some incarnation of KDHX in its glory days will resurface. Right now, though, I'm not sure it will. I've discovered so much music from so many genres over the decades, thanks to KDHX. Among my favorite shows over the years: Blue Highways, Backroads, Feel Like Going Home, Radio Rio, Sound Salvation, Rocket 88, That Girl, In The Middle Of The Night, Ireland In America, Folks Of The World, The Record Sto', The Big Bang, and On The Media. It's jarring to think of those shows and so many others in the past tense. Those 13 shows I just listed encompass a broad tapestry of programming, including singer-songwriter gems, indie rock, jazz, R&B, Brazilian music, Celtic music, international obscurities, retro rock, power pop, and interviews with radio and TV personalities.
Thank you to all KDHX DJs who have enlightened me with their musical acumen over the years. KDHX at its peak was a valuable resource and a treasure trove for listeners. Here's hoping we haven't heard the last of it!
