"[citation needed] ExploreMusic achieves this through artist interviews, exclusive performances, music news, album reviews, and lists of recommended songs that are presented on a daily and weekly basis.

Prior to the launch of ExploreMusic, there had been a number of discussions within Corus about the need to update the concept of the radio DJ as the trusted filter for new music.

The program was first broadcast on 6 October 2008 on 102.1 The Edge in Toronto, Y108 in Hamilton, FM96 in London, Power 97 in Winnipeg, and The Fox in Vancouver.

The show has since been included on Live 88.5 in Ottawa, Rock 101.9 in Cornwall, X92.9 in Calgary, SONiC 102.9 in Edmonton, and The Wolf 101.5 in Peterborough, Ontario, with plans to branch out to more affiliates in the future.

[1][2] The program began syndication in the United States after ExploreMusic partnered with Friday Morning Quarterback.

[6][7] In January 2009, ExploreMusic TV debuted on BiteTV, a Canadian digital tier channel aimed at males 18-34.

The topics and categories on the ExploreMusic radio show are also included on the website, often enhanced by links, images, additional text, audio, and video.

The site is presented in blog format, with posts tagged as "News", "Reviews", "New Releases", "WTF", and other categories.