WPGU Contd…
I think Mody has a real point about WPGU. They are pretty self-congratulatory about their shiny new format. And they should be a little proud. Playing non-mainstream rock during drive time is a risky proposition. Advertisers could flee. There could be rioting in the streets. But I think they run the risk of turning into an oldies station for alt rock. I don’t want to see it be a predominantly “Flashback Café’ style station.
Yes, they do play Radio Zero, which is an interesting and valuable, if not occasionally pretentious, program. I like it, and like how they are continually allowed to do the show despite the fact that they can’t operate the phones properly, cue things up on time, and have a general disregard for normal radio show production rules. Fits in well with no rules radio. Radio needs more shows like that, and I appreciate that they aren’t slick and phony. I do get the impression that WPGU is using the to pump up their indie cred, but if it gets them on the radio then so be it.
WPGU is a good station with a lot of potential. I think what they have done is wise, admirable, and was sorely needed in this one size fits all music conglom-o-sphere. I just hope they don’t grow complacent and start sucking again, and instead strive to remain relevant, informed, and on the forefront; bringing the public all the good music that they have never heard before in their lives. If they can fulfill a tenth of that vision, then I’ll be happy.
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