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One Kind Radio started on April 1, 1997 as a means to promote Independent music that was not being played on the FM dial in Chicago. As OKR began to take off.... more musicians, fans, and publications from all around the world had taken notice to the amazing sounds of these bands that most had never heard of. Being that creator John Bowles had found that OKR had been a struggle with his demanding work schedule and could no longer continue keeping up with it... One Kind Radio stopped transmission on April 1, 2005.
On February 15, 2008, John met up with long time music journalist and work associate of the music industry with Christine Rodriguez. Christine, her band had been played years ago on OKR, set up a meeting to talk over bringing back OKR and making it one of the best sources in Independent Music once again on the web. After ironing out the details... talking over the latest in technologies... and gathering some of the most creative minds in music journalism, promotions, radio broadcasting, and even some whom are currently musicians themselves to be a part of the amazing staff of OKR.On April 1, 2008, OneKindRadio.com is now back larger than ever... with in depth articles and straight forward reviews... a web based radio show that plays music from the best Indie bands from not only the US, but from around the world... and a staff that is dedicated to bringing you all the news and sounds of Independent music that you need to know about.Thanks for tuning in and keeping Independent music alive...

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DJ JOHN B. DOING A RADIO SPOT WITH STAFF MEMBER CARLY P.

All bands interested in being a part of One Kind Radio and hearing their music on the web radio airwaves... having their CD reviewed.... or showing up to review their live performance.

Just shoot over a message to our station director Xtine and she will get right back to you.

OKR's latest fund raising efforts are for Rock For Kids! Please donate by clicking on the link above to this great cause!

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OKR’s ROCK FOR KIDS SPONSORSHIP

Help us reach our goal with ROCK FOR KIDS!OKR's latest fund raising efforts are for Rock For Kids! Please donate by clicking on the link above to this great cause!
Posted by on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:54:00 GMT

Check out this event: The Assembly and Tiger Spirit!

Hosted By: Red Light Productions and The Beta ThetaWhen: Friday Sep 19, 2008 at 9:00 PMWhere The Darkroom2210 W ChicagoChicago, IL 60622United StatesDescription:Red Light Productions and The Beta Thet...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:22:00 GMT

New Radio Show is up & Chicago Show at Free Show @ Empty Bottle Tonight!!!

One Kind Radio Fans,The new show is up at Onekindradio.com... so tune in and spread the word!!!Also tonight at the Empty Bottle... two of the bands we have playing on our current show with the Wye Oak...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:04:00 GMT

Nada Surf, bad Verve albums and more!!

Hey hey, New show up! Click over to www.onekindradio.com to catch some tunes by: Silverdrop, Sloan, Tapes n Tapes, Black Kids, Midstates, Andrew Bird, Death Set, Holy Fuck and more!!New articles/revi...
Posted by on Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:15:00 GMT

ONE KIND RADIO IS UP & RUNNING!

Indie music fans,One Kind Radio has worked out the kinks and the overhaul on the re-design of the ole' OKR site and we are now back up with new CD reviews, videos, concert reviews, articles, and a to...
Posted by on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:05:00 GMT

BIG CHANGES AT OKR!!!

Indie music fans,Onekindradio.com will be going under some much needed changes over this month for our new format, site design, and CONTENT!!! August 15, 2008 - be ready for the unveiling of possibly ...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:07:00 GMT