Rock radio
Posted by: J.N. on 22 January 2004
I've just returned from the USA, and as usual enjoyed some great FM rock music stations whilst driving.
One of them promised 50 minutes of music every hour (and delivered it).
The format was a segue of about half a dozen tracks followed by two minutes of adverts; then back to the music.
No twats phoning in to say that they are washing up/doing their homework; no DJ's drivelling on about inconsequential shite that no one is interested in; just a great spread of good rock music.
Why can't we do this on FM?
The nearest we get to it (and the only radio station I can enjoy in the car) is 'Arrow Classic Rock' at 675 Khz on AM. As it's Dutch; the adverts are tolerable.
'Virgin' is similar I suppose; but again it's on crappy AM.
What say you?
(with apologies to Alex Gerrard) - Rawk!
One of them promised 50 minutes of music every hour (and delivered it).
The format was a segue of about half a dozen tracks followed by two minutes of adverts; then back to the music.
No twats phoning in to say that they are washing up/doing their homework; no DJ's drivelling on about inconsequential shite that no one is interested in; just a great spread of good rock music.
Why can't we do this on FM?
The nearest we get to it (and the only radio station I can enjoy in the car) is 'Arrow Classic Rock' at 675 Khz on AM. As it's Dutch; the adverts are tolerable.
'Virgin' is similar I suppose; but again it's on crappy AM.
What say you?
(with apologies to Alex Gerrard) - Rawk!