Radio Stations don't make the cut these days?

[InfernoxDeath]

Any thoughts on these?
With the fast-pace technology, people rely on MP3 and recommendations from friends. But sometimes, radio airplays are where people 'heard' of a particular band, which well, led them to download or perhaps buy the artiste's album.

I used to listen to Jamie Yeo on Say It With Music, which was then continued by the sweet voice of Carrie Chong... Now we have the Muttons... I would say, they added a little bit of good stuff on the radio with their hilarious jokes.

How would radio stations fare in the coming years? It's probably declining...

Oh yea, side track! I used to have this big idea of starting a radio station for Metalheads... Don't think the government would allow...

 

[biopromax]

HAHA.

I guess its Singapore.
Uncomparable to the states's radio stations. haha

 

[sleepykitty]

I only listened to 98.7 back then only because of Carrie Chong. Haha. She's got such a sweet and manja voice lah!! Makes me steam whenever she giggles!!

Not to be a spoil sport, but I find the 'Muttons' very un-amusing. I'm forced to listen to 98.7 because at my workplace, the radio cannot be turned off!!

 

[InfernoxDeath]

Perhaps it's 50-50... Some of The Muttons joke can be rather lame that you don't see yourself laughing at it...

Well, to add on, I prefer Power 98 these days. 98.7 plays too much R&B and pop-punk...
Whereas, Power 98 have a strong focus on Rock.

 

[Hydrofly]

Starting a metal radio station costs money, BUT IF YOU EVER START ONE, GET ME INTO IT!

 

[biopromax]

Next year, new FM station will be born.

To set up FM radio you need alot of THOUSANDS of dollars. Royalty fees etc. Email Mediacorp.

 

[sleepykitty]

Then Hydrofly can have his half hour section of emotionless shredding!

 

[Hydrofly]

No lah, I DON'T WANT, I want my own time slot and go on air presenting everybody's daily dose of speed metal songs!

 

[InfernoxDeath]

Starting a metal radio station costs money, BUT IF YOU EVER START ONE, GET ME INTO IT!

I think Metal deserve recognition just like any other genres. If Metal radio stations were ever considered but rejected due to explicit language, then i will want rap and R&B to get out... They are to commercialised. Besides, 50cents and Britney are already bad influences...

 

[Hydrofly]

yea, hey inferno, if you're serious about this, I don't mind getting into it as well after my As, get a few other guys as well, then we'll plan out costs and everything.

 

[InfernoxDeath]

yea, hey inferno, if you're serious about this, I don't mind getting into it as well after my As, get a few other guys as well, then we'll plan out costs and everything.

Boy! How such passing comment from could turn out as a potential new career...

 

[shinobi]

listen to radio for 10 years and you realise it's declining

listen to radio for 20 years and you realise it's been shit all along

 

[Hydrofly]

Its not a career man. It's something we do because we have free time and have a passion for it.

 

[InfernoxDeath]

It ought to be a career the moment we start out...
Hm... But I am nuts about this 'starting a radio station' thingy...
And no, I don't want to sign to Mediacorp unless Felicia Chin becomes one of my DJs (if only she listens to metal...)

 

[biopromax]

HAHA!

Most of the djs are not so hot. Do you guys realised that?

 

[PatheinRaindropMoe]

yes, felicia chin is metal, is rock, is pop, is soul, is everything. No music also nevermind

for having a space in radio frequency and free to air. Heh, can basically forget about it. Internet radio station is a more realistic option.

For passion to start a metal station, go here

http://www.mda.gov.sg/wms.www/devnpolicies.aspx

 

[Hydrofly]

thanks for the link pathe.

biopromax= that's why their DJs not VJs

 

[empihsrow]

Will the government ever let a radio station air metal channel?

I mean, I'd heard of Ria playing a little of alternative metal. But that's all.

 

[Slash04]

+1 to Jamie Yeo / Carrie Chong era Say it With Music.


Remember the letters of the day? Smses killed that. :/

 

[THOA]

I mean, I'd heard of Ria playing a little of alternative metal. But that's all.

Are you talking about the metal program hosted by Brother Bo? I wouldn't consider the songs alternative metal, really. Is Kreator and Morbid Angel alternative metal?