Well said. Sad, but true.
I only joined to listen to deep cuts and alternate mixes on stations while winning prizes (vinyl/cd box sets, signed framed photos from well known photographers, etc) occasionally on channel 106 (debatable program), but since covid, that well has run dry, too. I like listening to the afternoon show still with Alan Light (Rolling Stone editor) and Mark Goodman (original MTV VJ fame), but not the morning program anymore (w/ their cast) as theyโre (the main two announcers Nick and Laurie) too political (constant narrative) . They need to replace the cohost from their morning show (Nick). Heโs too arrogant (never lets you get a word in if you call in to speak or share something topical), condescending (belittles most callers), argumentative and skewed politically (constant narrative) . Their guest hosts (Jim Shearer, Lindsey Graham, etc) are so much better and friendlier to listen to and speak with (if you can get on air to converse). If Iโm paying for an alternative, I want to hear deep cuts, alternate mixes, Rare/live or out of print material; not the same formatted / curated stuff (or curated with a social / political agenda) as regular radio. With regards to Led Zeppelin on Sirius XM material, I wanted to hear rare , unreleased , alternate mixes , etc.
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