2025-’26 Saxon Radio Host Charlie Breed, ’26. Photo via Peyton Mack, ’27.
Breed Overtakes the Radio
This year, Saxon Radio is modeling a new look, implementing a new host and direction. Charlie Breed ‘27 is a student at South Salem High School. This year, Breed took over for Saxon Radio and has been managing it for the year and plans to manage it for the rest of his high school career. Saxon Radio has been a part of South for the past 8 years.
I have always been interested in music and I listen to music a lot. I believe music connects you with the people around you, specifically family and friends and that has always been something that has interested me. So, I figured it would be an interesting job for me to join Saxon Radio because of my love for music,
Breed said.
Maintaining a Radio channel comes with challenges, like creating interesting liners. Liners are short, pre-recorded audio clips, often with voice-overs and music. DJs often use them to introduce songs, promote events or provide station identification and to use on radio channels.
“Finding out the right rules for what you can and can not put on Saxon Radio, where to find your music, keeping up with the general maintenance and making liners to play in between songs,” Breed said.
Despite the challenges, there are many enjoyable things about maintaining a radio channel. “Harvey” by Alex G, “Champagne Coast” by Blood Orange, “My Kinda Woman” by Mac Demarco and “Boys Don’t Cry” by the Cure are a few tracks that Breed often plays on Saxon Radio. He plays these songs because they all have a special connection to him mentally.
I like having the personal freedom to put what I want on Saxon Radio. For example, picking the songs that play and getting feedback from the South community. South is home to many impactful clubs, sports and programs and I am glad I get to make an impact on the community,
Breed said.
Collaborating with the Community
Besides including personal favorites, when managing a radio channel it is important to have a variety of outside input so that the content appeals to a majority of listeners. Breed makes sure to have opinions from others within the South community to insure Saxons that their voice is heard.
“If you have any songs that you would like me to put on Saxon Radio I would be happy to put them on there. I am always open to any suggestions and think it is very important to get feedback and ideas on what to play,” Breed said.
Saxon Radio shows the variety of students at South by the music played. It builds connections within the Saxon community through the variety of songs played. To keep record of any requests, Breed uses a request form that listeners can access at any time.
“If you are ever bored or need something to listen to, Saxon radio is a good resource. You can find music you have never listened to before and it could open doors to you for a whole new world of music. It can be interesting to a lot of people,” Breed said.
