91X – Xtra FM

I lived in San Diego for 5 years back in 2000. Now I live in Seattle and listen to KEXP, but I came back to San Diego for a month. Unfortunately there is no competition for quality Rock /​Alternative radio in San Diego and you definitely need some. There are 3 major problems with 91X:
– Repeating Songs Over and Over — maybe this is to save money on licensing, but among the reasons top 40 is horrible is because it’s made for simpletons who just want to listen to the same songs repeatedly. 91X has about 10 songs that they probably play once every 4 hours. Even if it’s good (sometimes it’s mediocre), I don’t want to hear it again.
– Repeatedly Playing the Same Songs from the 90’s and 2000’s that were just OK — If you want to play Nirvana regularly, I get it, but the hits from Offspring, Incubus, etc… those are not classics and don’t deserve a regular spot in the rotation.
– A Lack of Music from New Local Bands — I realize they have the local show, but how about playing music from these up and coming local bands, but why not mix some of this music into the regular lineup. It’s somewhat of an insult to local bands that they won’t get a minute of airtime unless it’s during the local show. This speaks to a station that’s ultra-​conservative and unwilling to take chances; that’s no recipe for building a great station.

Been listening to 91x since like forever, but it hasn’t been great, good or even tolerable for years. For me it’s either 91x or 94.9 because it’s the only 2 choices until a few years ago. It’s just 94.9 now for this guy. DESPISE the god awful Mexican commercials! Lamest crap known to MAN! Goodbye forever 91x

I try to like this station but they need to change there tag line to The Best Alternative from the 90s! Because that’s all they play! Maybe 1 in 20 songs is current! If u really want alternative indie rock they need to take a page from Sirius MXU or look up Pitchfork and actaully see what’s new on the indie charts… because the only thing u get here is overplayed billboard 90s alterna-​rock

Discovered the station by accident back in 2012. I’m glad that I discovered it as it’s a pretty good station. They hardly ever repeat themselves (which means they know that more than 5 songs exist in the world) and they always keep an excellent selection of music!
The DJ’s however, are ANNOYING as they never have anything interesting or of relevance to talk about! All they’re doing is just talking when they should be pushing a play button and shutting up instead!
Other than that, I really like this station for their music and am glad that there’s alternatives from Top 40 stations.

I have been listening to 91X since 1983. Hands down the best station in San Diego. An institution in the area we proudly call home. Thanks for all the alternative music 91X!

radio’s dying, so this is our town’s best alternative/​new wave FM radio. I completely defected from 94.9 due to current no-​talent on air personalities & non-​stop hipster crap & no original programming/​hosted shows. good variety of old & new & 91X kept their dignity & quality during the economic recession. love resurrection sunday

Driving around hearing a hella good station maybe you can sample some of their
Music.
Try listening, u be the critic.

Oz in the mornings on my way home from work keeps me up! If you listened back in the day you’d know he was the same velvety voiced Oz from long ago:-)
Though 91X can play some trash I enjoy the interviews, and songs Oz offers. Thank you Oz for following the yellow brick road back to 91X!

91X is about as local as you can get when it comes to a radio station. It is a local and independent radio station. Not owned by the corporates of Clear Channel. 91X has been around for 30 years, and any station created after 91X are posers. *cough 94.9 cough*
I always see 91X around San Diego, and everyone that works there is super cool. I have one tons of tickets from 91X and I look forward to another 30 years listening to them!

Being in Orange County now, most of the radio I get is regurgitated crap from Clear Channel like KIIS, slightly uninspired alternative from both KROQ and 98.7 and a slew of other unmentionable pop, country and talk stations.
It is with delight that I tell you that 91X may not be the BEST station in the universe, but I’m always stoked to tune in on the way back south or to catch it randomly while crossing the Tejon Pass on exceptionally clear days. While locals who can tune in regularly may likely be bored by the playlist — it’s just different enough from what’s broadcast regularly in OC/​LA to make all the difference for me!
Being from SD I have many, many fond memories of 91X ever since their broadcast format changed from AOR («album oriented rock» for all of you youngsters!) to New Wave in the 80’s — who remembers «Adventures in Paradise» with Sal Paradise? And nothing quite compares to Resurrection Sunday with Steve West except for maybe SOMA FM.
Good for you, 91X for not selling out to crappy corporate radio!

I am a big fan of 91x because it is a locally owned and operated radio station that isn’t Clear Channel. That being said, they have a lot more freedom to do whatever they want moreso than other stations. While I do really miss the Morning Show crew, Mookie & Capone, they are still ok in my book. They do a lot of great events that incorporate everyone in the community as well as private music sessions at their studio.
I would love for them to start to expand their variety in music and not play the top 40 alternative on repeat all the time. The best day of music I have ever heard from them was the day that Capone left and he was able to pick the playlist, and that guy has fantastic taste.

Pros:
Resurrection Sunday with Steve West
Cons:
No morning show
No Chris Cantore
Same boring songs on repeat ALL DAY LONG.

One of the first things I do when I get into my rental car in San Diego is set one of the memory spots to 91X… it’s become a San Diego tradition for me… have been doing it for years.
I don’t listen to any of the shows, just enjoy the music.

Okay, I think The Bottom 40 show hosted by Oz Medina in the A.M. is starting to grow on me. Or at least I found this morning’s show to contain some back-​to-​back solid tracks including:
Gaslight Anthem — «Bring It On»
The Smiths — «Everyday Is Like Sunday»
Cake — «Let Me Go»
Foo Fighers — «Everlong»
91X is slowly getting back on my radar.

I grew up in San Diego listening to 91X and «rediscovered» a few years ago at work when the radio was on the design floor and someone (clearly trying to punish us) turned it to country. Desperate times call for desperate measures so I googled them and started listening to them on my computer.
Trust me peeps, I traveled over much of the US in a past life (software consultant a long, long time ago) and have traveled extensively and while some other cities have good stations too, they are few and far between. 91X plays a good variety and there aren’t too many repeats. You’re pretty lucky and if you don’t like them, why are you listening to them? Change the channel. Now quit your bitchin’.

Bring back Pete Thurston!
This is not the same 91X you grew up with. It’s hard to tell that there’s even a morning show going on here. You get a few songs, some commercials and then the show. You literally have to wait an hour to get to the heavily teased prank calls.
As for the show, it’s College Humor. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, just be aware that it’s a little mean spirited. Unfortunately, a few of the good bits are sabotaged by the music and commercials. Where is the show momentum? I just ended up flipping stations when one of the songs sucked. Tommy and Hansen from ⁹⁴⁄₉ were able to mix music and talk effectively. Not sure why this show can’t.
Low point of the week.
Earlier this week they has been pimping Cypress Hill’s new album and song. When they interviewed Sen Dog I knew this show was a train wreck waiting to happen. It was really awkward listening to Diablo interview a guy that he clearly hadn’t done any background research on. Diablo focused most of the Interview on what type of Marijuana the guy smoked. While kinda funny, it really came across as ignorant and disrespectful. I’ll give him credit though, it took a pair to call Sen Dog «Bro».

I pretty much only listen to the radio in the car, and 91X is the only good station in San Diego, as I can not tolerate all that Top 40 crap on the other stations. I listen to the morning show everyday while driving my son to school and going on errands. I love the funny bits and the addition of Sammi, her sense of humor is eerily similar to my own. Carlos reminds me of my brother, and I really feel sorry for poor Preston, especially when he had to eat some of those disgusting food dishes.
Last but not least, Matt Diablo. I have to say that while I agree with your politics, I’m a little burned out on hearing your name chanted in my car and home every day by my 5 year-​old. Seriously, there is something he just loves about your name, even his teacher has complained that he calls out your name during class, and he’s got his little buddies at school saying it too. He’s got this little chant/​song where he sings «Matt Diablo» over and over and over and it gets stuck in my head.

Regarding the morning show…
To whoever wrote this… «Oh morning show, I wish you guys would grow up./I can not recall the amount of times one of you has degraded women on your show, and made you sound like a total douche…»
Well, obviously you have no sense of humor. you have to understand that jokes are always made at someones expense So, in order for them to be funny they need to have some sort of target: male/​female, skinny/​fat, gay/​straight… So loosen up or go listen to Jeff and Jer!
But, I only gave the station 3 stars because of the music. I agree with Darl P. who said, I stopped listening to the station when they began to play «Pony» and «I Love College». I feel like an SDSU kid is spinning over there.

I was a little skeptical at first because I was friends with the Cantore in the Morning show… But these guys won me over.
These guys are sarcastic and funny. They have a good knowledge of sports, music, and whatever else is out there.
I thought the Drunk Dial Line is a good idea for letting their fans actually have a chance of being heard.
They are always out and about this fine city at all sorts of events.
Keep up the good work fuckers.
I just dont see myself hanging out or around these weirdos.

I love listening to 91X when all the other radio stations are playing the same song, and I just want a little bit of something out of the ordinary.
I love my hip hops, but 91X brings the music.
I love to turn up the music in my car and bust a move when driving on my way to school or when I’m running errands. I can also always count on 91X to work when my other radio stations begin to cut in and out