Live In-Studio

Live In-Studio: Wiley Post

KNBA | By Loren Dixon

Published April 17, 2024 at 1:19 PM AKDT

On April 5, 2024 members of the Anchorage band Wiley Post joined Local Spotlight host Loren Dixon live in-studio to share their newest single "Sundays".

Wiley Post brings to mind the sound of Pacific Northwest indie rock with lyrics about plants, runs in the mountains and the feeling of heartbreak that can only be amplified by long, dark winters.

The band name inspired by the Aviator who lost his life in Alaska… On August 15, 1935, Post and American humorist Will Rogers were killed when their aircraft crashed on takeoff from a lagoon near Point Barrow.

Live In-Studio

Loren Dixon

Loren’s been on the Radio in Anchorage for 40 of the 50+ years he's lived here. Since the mid 80's he's worked with Anchorage radio stations including KWHL, KFQD, KKLV, KHAR and KMXS. His passion for programming a station and the 'Triple-A' radio format began in the early 90’s which led to him to help establish the format on KNBA when the station signed on in 1996. When not on the radio hosting a music show and interviewing local and national music acts, he may be hosting a stage at the Salmonfest music festival, carving a snow sculpture during Fur Rendezvous, on a road trip adventure, or hanging out in his hometown Anchorage.

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