FYI on DIYs in PHL: Y-Not Radio’s Josh T. Landow

Josh T. Landow has been on the wrong side of a couple bad break-ups recently. Starting with the fall of Y100 and culminating with the firing of the YRock staff from WXPN in July of 2010, Josh has stood his ground. Out of this grew the “I’m with Josh T.” campaign that supported Landow and his, at the time, new internet radio station Y-Not Radio that became the new home of many DJs and volunteers who stuck with Josh since the Y100 days. While interviewing Josh it became apparent that the issue, for him, is not about picking sides though, it is about working towards the greater good of media distribution. It is about creating and sustaining a strong following while remaining independent. It is about music. Josh T. Landow has been interested in being true to himself and his vast musical taste since the start, and he finally is the one calling the shots with Y-Not becoming a prominent station in Philly and beyond. Landow and crew are gearing up for their 16th Modern Rock Madness where they play off the NCAA tournament with musical matchups of their own. Make sure to take part in it which starts today, and read Josh’s thoughts on the rise of blogs and the internet, the challenges and triumphs of starting a radio station, and the ever popular studio cats HERE.