Octane is...Awesome! Post channel change.

[Grüpsaar]

Okay, so I tuned into Octane after the channel change... One of my all time favorite stations. But, the repititon and constant inability to go a BIT deeper killed me...

So, I check it out...Playing Hollywood Undead...What? Awesome. Never played before on Octane...Next?
Smashing Pumpkins - F.L.O.W. Never before played, and followed by a Korn song never played on Octane.

Awesome! I do see some channel regulars in there from before, which is fine, but, mixing newer and different stuff in with it is what I've ALWAYS wanted. I've been BEGGING jose and every other PD and DJ there for 2 years. Now, it finally seems to be happening. The rock hits, AND a good variety.

I'm so happy.

 

[DAB]

Well it is good to see someone happy! I thought I was the only one that was happy with the changes.

 

[Grüpsaar]

Okay, so, I can't stop freaking out.

A quick search on doggstarradio shows the exact moment the switchover takes over. and you can EASILY see new XM deeper tracks sprinkled in between the hits. Songs and bands never before played, now getting airplay..

I can't stop gushing! The excitement in listening to this station is back!

 

[awfulwaffle]

it's 3am my time and i'm just up doing homework for my finance class tomorrow. I'm not holding my breath. They always play more songs at night compared to the day when people are awake actually listening. I'll wait until the prime times to see what the playlist is like. I always liked Octane and Hard Attack, always switch between those 2. I might be switching from Octane alot less if this holds true. I am still hearing the same songs by Red, Avenged Sevenfold, Staind, etc. But as far as hearing random songs I have heard a couple in the time I have been streaming. It's been nice, but I never had a real problem with the repetition before. I don't listen to satellite radio constantly like some people on these boards, I don't really get tired of the repetition. I like listening to the hits.

 

[kingchuck69]

I notice a lot of harder alternative on Octane now.

 

[gilpdawg]

It seems like the XM people are running Octane. The XM site for Octane still lists Bodhi as PD. The other channels that have been changed have the old info off there, like 42 doesn't list Cleaver as PD anymore.

 

[mercerboy]

I just saw Alice in Chains on Octane...since they haven't played them since Lithium came around, that shows me that they've taken on the XM playlist for Octane. That is a great thing! As far as I know, Bodhi and Grant are going to be programming the station now...great news for people that want a little more rock variety! Props to Sirius on this one.

 

[Grüpsaar]

I just saw Alice in Chains on Octane...since they haven't played them since Lithium came around, that shows me that they've taken on the XM playlist for Octane. That is a great thing! As far as I know, Bodhi and Grant are going to be programming the station now...great news for people that want a little more rock variety! Props to Sirius on this one.

Agreed! Things are looking up, afterall!

 

[oncesir]

It seems like the XM people are running Octane..

Proving what many of us knew all along. Squizz was a very well prog'd channel. Tons of variety and a playlist that doesnt get stale as fast as the old Octane's 100 song rotation. Im gonna laugh when all the Octane listeners post and compliment how much better the channel is now that its run by XM ppl.

 

[styckx]

Still some programing "glitches" though looking at dogstar they played 3 Rob Zombie songs in a row

20 Rob Zombie American Witch 11/12/2008 1:57:17 PM
20 Rob Zombie Never Gonna Stop (The Red, Red Kroov 11/12/2008 1:54:12 PM
20 Rob Zombie War Zone 11/12/2008 1:50:28 PM

 

[Grüpsaar]

I saw they play a few artists twice or more in a row, not sure why, if its a glitch or something they wanted to do.

Let it be known, I was NEVER under the impression Sirius's Octane was better then Squizz, I never had any anger towards XM or anything.

 

[Wolf]

It seems like the XM people are running Octane. The XM site for Octane still lists Bodhi as PD. The other channels that have been changed have the old info off there, like 42 doesn't list Cleaver as PD anymore.

I heard Kayla on Octane today, I hope one of those XM dj's replace that annoying dj which does the morning on Octane. I don't remember his name, all I know he some kind of skate boarder dude.


Octane is my #1 favorite stations on Sirius and I notice a few new songs, I never heard before and I enjoyed some of them.

 

[gilpdawg]

I saw they play a few artists twice or more in a row, not sure why, if its a glitch or something they wanted to do.

Let it be known, I was NEVER under the impression Sirius's Octane was better then Squizz, I never had any anger towards XM or anything.

They do that occasionally. It's called "The Shitload Zone," because they play a shitload of songs by one artist. Although they didn't call it that when they played 3 Zombie songs in a row today.

 

[WACF]

Thank God the spirit of Squizz will live on.

Glad Bohdi and Grant made it through...Squizz was one channel I thought was well done.

 

[awfulwaffle]

I heard Kayla on Octane today, I hope one of those XM dj's replace that annoying dj which does the morning on Octane. I don't remember his name, all I know he some kind of skate boarder dude.


Octane is my #1 favorite stations on Sirius and I notice a few new songs, I never heard before and I enjoyed some of them.

That is Jason Ellis. Tons of people love his afternoon show on Faction, but I'm not a huge fan of his. He used to talk so much shit about music he had to play on Octane, it was hilarious. The one person I do miss is Cabby. He ran a great show on Saturday nights.

Kayle will never go away. She is like the Madison of Octane.

 

[styckx]

Ok, I've been listening to Octane now at work for a good 8hrs straight. Mind you this is an XM guy who had Sirius years ago and couldn't stand Octane cause of their seemingly 50 song playlist.

It's like Squizz w/ a slight tweak to the fans of the hits. Amazing channel (get rid of Kayla plz), they somehow actually improved on the Squizz format without ruining it.

 

[Grüpsaar]

Agreed. Listening for a few more hours today, after listening for 4 hours yesterday.

No longer can I predict the next 10 songs! With the Sirius Octane, I could predict that at least 10 or so songs I knew would play. Now, I tune in, hear different songs from yesterday, with maybe 3 or so of the current 'rock hits' thrown in. And it's not played to death 2 hours later. Amazing. This is the exact balance I wanted for the last 2 years.

Thank you Bodhi and Grant for coming over, and Bodhi for programming Octane like Squizz.

 

[Wolf]

That is Jason Ellis. Tons of people love his afternoon show on Faction, but I'm not a huge fan of his. He used to talk so much shit about music he had to play on Octane, it was hilarious. The one person I do miss is Cabby. He ran a great show on Saturday nights.

Kayle will never go away. She is like the Madison of Octane.

That the name Jason Ellis, I'm not a fan of him. I like Kayla, I been listening to her for a couple of years now.

 

[flap_jackson]

:buttrock:

I heard Kayla on Octane today, I hope one of those XM dj's replace that annoying dj which does the morning on Octane. I don't remember his name, all I know he some kind of skate boarder dude.


Octane is my #1 favorite stations on Sirius and I notice a few new songs, I never heard before and I enjoyed some of them.

Ellis said on his Faction show that doing Faction and Octane was just too much on his plate, so he just dropped Octane. :buttrock:

 

[Wolf]

:buttrock:

Ellis said on his Faction show that doing Faction and Octane was just too much on his plate, so he just dropped Octane. :buttrock:

That good!