Local Trax Look Back: Playing the Best of 2023’s Local Music

Local Trax Look Back: Playing the Best of 2023’s Local Music

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In 2023, we set a new record for Local Trax – 26 local artists had their Local Lounge debut and some had their first ever radio interview! Over the year we spoke to 43 local artists about their album release shows, their new song, and of course, the ever talented in-studio performances in the Local Lounge!

Join Samantha this Wednesday December 27th at 10PM EST to reminisce on the best music from Virginia Man, Rebecca Porter, Rare Bird Alert, Acelia and more. This is the Local Trax Look Back. Find a playlist after the show!

Local Lounge Facts:

Top 5 Most Streamed Interviews

  1. Cougar Beatrice
  2. Rebecca Porter
  3. Films on Song
  4. Rare Bird Alert
  5. Valerie McQueen

51 interviews. 43 total artists this year. 26 artists who did their first Local Lounge interview this year!

The Judy Chops were interviewed three times this year. Rebecca Porter, Sally Rose, The Currys, The Barons, Virginia Man, and Disco Risque were interviewed twice!

If you want to be a part of the local music scene on 106.1 The Corner, email Samantha at localtrax@1061thecorner.com!

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