Minnesota Public Radio 89.3 (KCMP/Minneapolis-St. Paul) The Current has promoted Music Director David Safar to the new role of Head of Music, Artist and Label Relations. Safar has been with the station 12 years, the last seven as Music Director. The primary contact for artists and labels seeking airplay on the Current, Safar oversees the station’s local music initiative and hosts The New Hot weekly radio show as he leads the music discovery efforts on-air for the radio station.
“David has a passion for our audience, and he has far exceeded the skills and scope of the role of a traditional radio Music Director,” said Jim McGuinn, PD, The Current. “As we expand The Current enterprise in new directions, David will lead us in crafting our sound and creating content that speaks to our audiences across our platforms.”
