Music radio shows - what's the point?

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   At the tender age of 57 I'm a newcomer to this exceptionally brilliant site. I was weened as a kid on Prog Rock and now 40+ years later I'm a newbie radio presenter. So here's the Q:

What's the point of a music radio show?

I present a new music radio show dedicated to Prog called 'Topographic Tunes' on my local community radio station. As I choose content for the show week by week, and take new tracks to the station through production for air, I can't help wondering why, in a world of instantly accessible music, should anyone listen? After all anyone can go find new music, assemble a playlist and hit go - and have been able to for many years now, and don't have to put up with chat in between songs or annoying edits! (?)

So I ask again - What's the point of a music radio show? I can guess at a few answers; in my case listening to the newbie presenter make gaffs and mistakes might be one of them! 

Edited by ptruswell - February 25 2017 at 12:13

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ptruswell Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: February 25 2017 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 20	Posted: February 25 2017 at 12:05
	At the tender age of 57 I'm a newcomer to this exceptionally brilliant site. I was weened as a kid on Prog Rock and now 40+ years later I'm a newbie radio presenter. So here's the Q: What's the point of a music radio show? I present a new music radio show dedicated to Prog called 'Topographic Tunes' on my local community radio station. As I choose content for the show week by week, and take new tracks to the station through production for air, I can't help wondering why, in a world of instantly accessible music, should anyone listen? After all anyone can go find new music, assemble a playlist and hit go - and have been able to for many years now, and don't have to put up with chat in between songs or annoying edits! (?) So I ask again - What's the point of a music radio show? I can guess at a few answers; in my case listening to the newbie presenter make gaffs and mistakes might be one of them! Edited by ptruswell - February 25 2017 at 12:13
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