WCDB started charting online in 2002 (8/23/2002 by DJ Starks who played Pharcyde – Passin Me By). Some of us (I) were (was) curious to find out which artists have been played the most on our station since that starting point. This entire list was constructed through manual searches so there are potential artists that could’ve slipped through the cracks. If you find one make sure to let me know in the comments. (Just know that you have to make sure you don’t count covers of their songs and songs where they were just featured.)
All this being said, I’m proud to present the top 10 artists that I found in WCDB’s charting history!
10. The Smiths
Total Plays: 547
Most Played Year: 2012 (100 plays and counting)
9. Arcade Fire
Total Plays: 558
Most Played Year: 2010 (106 plays)
8. The Shins
Total Plays: 585
Most Played Year: 2012 (126 plays and counting)
7. Beck
Total Plays: 640
Most Played Year: 2008 (161 plays)
6. Death Cab for Cutie
Total Plays: 663
Most Played Year: 2005(158 plays)
5. Minus the Bear
Total Plays: 704
Most Played Year: 2003 (165 plays)
4. Animal Collective
Total Plays: 857
Most Played Year: 2009 (226 plays)
3. Modest Mouse
Total Plays: 944
Most Played Year: 2009 (206 plays)
2. Radiohead
Total Plays: 955
Most Played Year: 2008 (231 plays)
1. Bright Eyes
Total Plays: 1082
Most Played Year: 2005 (208 plays)
What bands are you surprised didn’t make the cut? Let us know in the comments section.
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