I explored several different radio stations this afternoon until I finally settled on Radio One, 91 FM out of Dunedin, New Zealand. I’ve always been interested in the country and I was given a great opportunity to hear music its people liked. According to the link, Radio One is classified as a Alternative station; I figured I hear something similar to American radio stations like FNX or BCN. Apparently I was wrong. The segment I listened to featured calming ambient music, and after some time, I grew fond of what I was hearing. The bands kind of reminded me of ore well known ambient bands like Boards of Canada, however many of the artists were country-bred.
Surprisingly, there were limited commercials!
Later in the day, I listened again. At that point familiar artists like the Chili Peppers and Cold War Kids could be heard. In between songs, a mellow DJ chimed in and spoke about America and President Obama. He asked listeners to answer the question: “What video game system did Obama bring with him to the White House?”. The answer: The Wii.
Moreover, the web site was nicely pieced together (compared to some others), and it offered links to playlists, upcoming events, photo galleries, and store link. It was typical of many radio home pages, with advertisements for concerts, DJ promotional material, and contests to win tickets or “a 100 CDs”.
Radio One had a unique on-air vibe that was easy to listen too and enjoyable. I could have easily mistaken Radio One for a local American station, which made the experience all the more welcoming!
Here’s a Link to Radio One’s home page: http://www.r1.co.nz/index.php
