Question 1

What is Dead Air and who is it best for?

Accepted Answer

Dead Air is an independent hard rock radio streaming app for GenX and Millennials who remember when radio had personality. It streams curated rock from 1981–2010 plus modern hard rock, letting you tune your station with three dials: Music, Vibe, and DJ.

Question 2

What music does Dead Air support?

Accepted Answer

Dead Air focuses on rock music from 1981 to 2010 as the core, plus hard rock from 2010 to current. You will not hear classic rock or tired pop rock artists—they have their place, just not here. The station adapts to your preferences through the three tuning dials.

Question 3

How does Dead Air work?

Accepted Answer

Unlike Spotify or Apple Music, Dead Air is like radio with a twist. You don't pick songs or build playlists—you tune the stream to your style using three dials: Music (genre blend), Vibe (energy level), and DJ (your human host). There's no skip button. That's the point.

Question 4

How much does Dead Air cost?

Accepted Answer

Dead Air is $20 a year — one flat cover charge, full access. No tiers, no upsells, no surprises. It starts with a 7-day free trial with no credit card required. After the trial, it's just 20 bucks for a whole year of Dead Air, renewing each year until you cancel. Billing is handled through the store you downloaded the app from, and you can manage or cancel it there anytime.

Question 5

What is the DJ dial and who is the host?

Accepted Answer

The DJ dial turns your human host on or off. Turn it on for a podcast/radio style experience with Greg Arnold — founder and creator of Dead Air. Greg shares experiences, lyrics, and life as the music becomes the thread tying it all together. Slightly unhinged, unedited, and absolutely irreverent. Turn the DJ off and the station shuts up and just plays music. Your call.

Question 6

What does the Vibe dial do?

Accepted Answer

The Vibe dial lets you dial in your mood. Whether you want polished slow ballads or head-bobbing bangers — you set the energy. Turn it toward mellow for a more laid-back listen, or crank it toward intense for something harder. Create a mix completely your own.

Question 7

What makes Dead Air different from Spotify or Apple Music?

Accepted Answer

Dead Air is radio, not a playlist service. You tune the station rather than select songs. The music director curates the flow, the DJ dial adds a real human host (Greg Arnold) with personality and commentary, and the experience feels like discovering something rather than selecting it. There's no skip button, and weather-aware adjustments subtly influence song choices based on your local conditions.

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