XFM Manchester launched the other day. In theory, this is a good thing: a proper indie/alternative music station for Manchester, what with Manchester’s rich musical heritage and that, is a something that should really have existed for a very long time.
Unfortunately, the first time I tuned in, they were playing “I bet that you look good on the dance floor” by the Arctic ChartmanipulatingMediaLuvvieMonkeys. So I turned it off again.
The second time I tuned in, they were still playing “I bet that you look good on the dance floor” by the ArticSelloutTastic GodWhyWon’tTheyStopPlayingItMonkeys. Not looking good, so far.
But I figured I’d give them another chance: besides, I can’t get BBC Six Music in the car and I’d left my iTrip at home. This time, they were playing The Arcade Fire, and followed it up with The Smiths. So maybe it’s not all bad; I’ll reserve judgement for now and see how it goes. But any more Arctic Cockmonkeys and I’ll turn up at their offices with a shotgun and a copy of Blueberry Boat.