The AMX

08/31/2026

I owe you another update. As you can imagine, this past week brought a lot to process...

I read through the hundreds of messages, comments, and texts and I am deeply moved by the outpouring of love and support from my listeners, sponsors and this community. Your belief in me keeps me motivated.

While I don't have every piece of the puzzle mapped out just yet, one thing is clear: I am not done talking, and I know you are far from done listening.

Sarah and I are currently behind the scenes with our team, building something fresh—a new platform to keep our conversation going. We will have a major update to share with you later this week, and trust me, you are going to want to be here for it.

Until then… thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

— Branden Lee

08/28/2026

After 25 years on the air at KXNA 104.9 The X, my time with the station has come to an end.

Quarter of a century is a significant chapter of a life. It is 25 years of early mornings, shared music, and deep roots built right here in Northwest Arkansas. When you invest that much of yourself into a broadcast, a community, and a audience, a transition like this inevitably brings a moment of reflection.

What remains above all else, though, is profound gratitude and pride.

I am thankful for every single listener who ever tuned the dial, every person who stopped to say hello on the street, every artist who shared their story with us, and every unforgettable morning-show moment built alongside true friends. Special thanks to the late Steve Butler—a genuine trailblazer—to Dave Jackson, my steady compass, and to Bailey Mendenhall and Chris Bobbitt, brothers in every sense of the word. The standard of work we set together, and the connection we built with this community, is permanent. A company's bad decisions don't change that legacy.

We don't always choose the exact timing of a transition, but we always choose how we meet it.
I am stepping forward with my head held high, full confidence in what I have accomplished, and zero intention of stepping away from the mic. KXNA may be moving in a different direction, but my voice, my love for music, and my commitment to Northwest Arkansas aren't going anywhere.

Thank you for tuning in for the last 25 years. This isn't the final broadcast—it's just the prelude to the next chapter.

Stay tuned.
— Branden Lee

08/27/2026

One more time...again! We are getting another blink-182 album this year! Who's ready?

Travis Barker revealed that blink-182 are working on a new album this year during an all-encompassing interview with The New York Times' Popcast.

08/26/2026

Punk rock comes with endless batteries... The Offspring are still bringin' it!

Text: +1 (234) 601-3131 New album is out now ⚡️ Currently touring ✈️

08/26/2026

Any guesses? Any wishes??! I truly believe your alt rock band starts with a fantastic drummer..

It’s just over a month until Pearl Jam return to the stage at the Ohana Festival, and the mystery surrounding Matt Cameron’s replacement is still going strong. It’s been more than a year since the band’s last show, and on September 27, they’ll finally play live again. Stone Gossard has alr...

08/25/2026

Way down they go, go go!!!

KALEO are heading back Down Under, with the Icelandic rock band announcing their Way Down Under We Go Tour of Australia and New Zealand for February 2027. The tour arrives as KALEO are back on the …

08/25/2026

Is this the pot calling the kettle old? What is 'too old' in rock now-a-days? Wheel'em out!!!😅

Julian Casablancas called LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy the “Brett Favre of indie rock” during The Strokes’ headlining set at Just Like Heaven 2026.

08/24/2026

Alright, : If you were in a huge rock band and your opener had to cancel, and you could choose any band or artist to be your opener...who are you picking??