Mase Brazille
Deane Media Solutions is saddened to report terrible news in the radio industry today, as Modern Rock WWCD (CD102.5)/Columbus, OH PD Mason “Mase” Brazelle has passed away suddenly at the age of 53 after a brief illness.
Also an alumni of Friday Morning Quarterback, Mase spent years in the Atlanta music scene as a drummer in multiple bands, before jumping into radio at WKZQ/Myrtle Beach, SC. He rose to PD at the Modern Rocker and spent 11 years at the station. Mase joined FMQB as National Director of Alternative & Rock Formats at the beginning of 2014 and was a part-timer at iHeart‘s then-Modern Rock WXZX/Columbus for a time, before crossing the street to CD102.5 in 2016. He was named PD of the long-running independent Modern Rock station in October of 2019, where he also held down afternoon drive.
In a Facebook post, CD102.5 said, “It is with great sadness that we must share the news and mourn the passing of our friend and co-worker Mason Brazelle. Mase to all was known for his deep knowledge and passion for music, his ability to make anyone feel welcome, staff, and listeners alike. Mase was a staunch supporter of shopping local from his vast collection of vinyl records from local stores and live music dating back to his time as a drummer in a rock band. Mase will be deeply missed.”
He was always a friendly face at the annual SXSW convention in Austin, TX and truly loved among his peers in the Modern/Alt/Rock format. Mase also was also the biggest fan of The Clash and Prince you would ever meet. He is survived by his wife Joy, his brother Nate and his parents.
All of us at DMS send our love and condolences to Mase’s loved ones and the CD102.5 family.
