Las ​​Vegas gets a new FM station devoted to EDM

As electronic dance music solidifies its grip on Las Vegas, from its clubs to its stadiums to entire resort properties, it's only fitting that its influence should at last encompass the airwaves. Acid 87.7 FM, a 24-hour dance music station that appeared on Vegas’ dial in late 2022, plays a mix of EDM artists that aspires to go deeper than the club headliners and large-type festival names.

"While we sprinkle in some [big crossover pop records], we try to be more authentic," says Acid's operations manager, Brandon Anjeleno. "Hopefully, we can earn our street cred with hardcore house and EDM fans, and still find a balance."

Refreshingly, Acid is independent and locally owned. That's an advantage the station intends to leverage both creatively—its Friday and Saturday night show, Hometown Heroes, features local DJs—and in reaching every corner of Vegas’ EDM-listening market, from local Fremont East clubgoers to the visitors who drop in for Electric Daisy Carnival.

"People on their way here, coming to see a show or festival or DJ or whatever, will have this radio station," Anjeleno says. "Then, hopefully, when you leave, you’ll take the station with you, either [live or streaming], and you’ll get to relive those memories."

Acid 87.7 is online now at acid877.com.

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