quoted 4 lines there yet. hell, i don't think england is there yet, either. so let's try> there yet. hell, i don't think england is there yet, either. so let's try
> to take the good with the bad and see the ultimate goal. if groove radio
> becomes somewhat successful here in los angeles, could other cities be too
> far away?
Seems like you're wondering if commercial radio is ready for a new format.
Well, here in Atlanta at least, it seems like that's a far and distant
prospect. The only radio stations with _any_ IDM/electronic content are
a couple of college radio stations, and neither has more than 4-6 hours
a week of it.
The one "alternative" commercial radio station that tried doing a dance
theme show broadcast live from one club in Atl every Saturday from 9pm-1am.
The only problem: no intelligence whatsoever. I dug some of the music, but
the real problem was the advertising. Every other commercial was for beer.
Beer this, get drunk here, smash your face into your neighbor there, and
act as stupid as you can. That was all I ever heard on that station during
that show. That, and the DJ constantly saying how cool you'd be if you'd
wander on down to the club.
My theory on where IDM is going to hit big is sitting right in front of you.
The technology's almost there, and when enough people become wired, those
who deliver quality content first will most likely win. There are certainly
enough "bedroom/basement DJs" out there to deliver the content.
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