Grab your sticks, tune those strings, Now’s your chance to get your songs on the radio! It’s the local pulse – Your Music, Your Sound!

Please read the following submission rules for all the legal reasons…

Rules & Regulations

Welcome to The Local Pulse — where Appalachian rock and metal bands get their shot on-air. Before you submit, please review:

The Local Pulse is a monthly feature showcasing local and regional active/hard rock bands within approximately 100–150 miles of our station. This includes, but is not limited to, bands and artists from Knoxville, TN; Asheville, NC; Marion, VA; and Pikeville, KY. The goal is to highlight original talent while maintaining broadcast quality and compliance with FCC regulations.

Eligibility

• Bands and artists must be 18 years of age or older at the time of submission.
• Bands and artists must be based within roughly 100–150 miles of WRZK/95.9 The Hog.
• Submissions are limited to one song per six-month period per band/artist to ensure equal opportunity for exposure.

Submission Requirements

• Audio Format: Songs must be submitted as 320kbps MP3, WAV, or FLAC
• Song Length: Maximum of 6 minutes in duration.
• Language & Content: Songs must be clean in both quality and content.
  • No obscene, indecent, or profane content (per FCC Part 73.3999).
  • No excessive background noise, distortion, or technical defects that impair broadcast quality.
• Statement of Intent: Each submission must include a :30–:60 audio or video clip explaining why the band/artist believes their song should be played on The Local Pulse.
• Contact Information: Bands/artists must provide a direct form of contact (email address and/or phone number) outside of social media.
• Promotional Materials (Optional): Photos, videos, and a short bio may be submitted for potential use on WRZK/95.9 The Hog’s social media platforms.
• Lyrics: Each submission must also include all lyrics to the song, for review before air.

Selection Process

• Submissions will be reviewed by WRZK/95.9 The Hog programming staff, Holston Valley Broadcasting Corporation staff, and/or other qualified music professionals.
• One song will be selected for airplay each month on the last Thursday of the month at, or around, the 4:30pm hour.
• Selection is not a popularity contest; decisions are based on station format, quality, originality, and professional review.

Legal & Rights Agreement

By submitting material, bands/artists agree to the following:

1. Originality: All submitted works must be original compositions owned/controlled by the band/artist.
2. Liability: The band/artist assumes full responsibility for any legal issues that may arise, including copyright infringement, sampling disputes, or rights claims.
3. Broadcast Rights: Bands/artists grant WRZK/95.9 The Hog a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to broadcast the submitted recording and use promotional materials for station-related promotion (on-air, website, and social media).
4. Waiver: Bands/artists must sign a waiver acknowledging the above terms prior to broadcast.
5. Indemnification: Bands/artists agree to indemnify and hold harmless WRZK/95.9 The Hog, Holston Valley Broadcasting Corporation, and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses resulting from broadcast or promotion of the submitted material.

FCC Compliance Notice

• WRZK/95.9 The Hog adheres strictly to all FCC rules and regulations.
• Submissions containing obscene, indecent, or profane material will not be considered for airplay.
• Any material found to contain unauthorized copyrighted content, samples, or material that violates FCC or state/federal law will be immediately disqualified.

General Provisions

• • Airplay is not guaranteed by submission.
  • WRZK/95.9 The Hog reserves the right to edit or refuse any submission at its sole discretion.
  • WRZK/95.9 The Hog may suspend or terminate the local Pulse program at any time.
  • Participation in The Local Pulse constitutes agreement to these rules and regulations.

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I understand and agree to the Rules & Regulations of The Local Pulse.
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This Waiver & Release Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between WRZK/95.9 The Hog, its parent company Holston Valley Broadcasting Corporation, affiliates, employees, and agents (“Station”) and the undersigned band/artist (“Artist”).

By submitting material for consideration in the The Local Pulse program, Artist agrees to the following:

1. Originality & Ownership

• Artist represents and warrants that all submitted material, including but not limited to compositions, lyrics, recordings, and promotional content (“Material”), is original work created and owned by the Artist.
• Artist affirms that the Material does not infringe on any third-party rights, including copyrights, trademarks, publishing, or performance rights.

2. Grant of Rights

• Artist grants the Station a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to broadcast, stream, and otherwise use the Material as part of the Local Pulse program.
• This license includes the right to use Artist’s name, likeness, and submitted promotional materials (bio, photos, videos) in connection with program promotion on-air, on the Station’s website, and on affiliated social media channels.
• No compensation will be provided for use of the Material outside of the exposure gained through The Local Pulse.

3. Liability & Indemnification

• Artist assumes full responsibility for any claims, disputes, or damages that may arise from use of the Material, including but not limited to copyright infringement, sampling disputes, or rights violations.
• Artist agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WRZK/95.9 The Hog, Holston Valley Broadcasting Corporation, its employees, and affiliates from any claims, demands, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) that result from broadcast or promotion of the Material.

4. FCC Compliance

• Artist acknowledges that the Station must comply with all FCC rules and regulations.
• Artist affirms that submitted Material contains no obscene, indecent, or profane content as defined by the FCC (47 U.S.C. § 1464 and 18 U.S.C. § 1464).
• If the Station determines the Material violates FCC or federal/state law, the Station may reject or remove the Material at its sole discretion.

5. No Guarantee of Airplay

• Submission of Material does not guarantee broadcast.
• Selection for airplay is at the sole discretion of WRZK/95.9 The Hog staff and affiliated reviewers.
• The Station reserves the right to edit or decline submissions at any time.

6. General Provisions

• This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between Artist and Station regarding the Material.
• This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee.
• By signing below, Artist confirms they are 18 years of age or older, have read and understood this Agreement, and accept its terms in full.