I have been trying to keep things pretty close to my backyard with this blog, but with the internet, I suppose the entire world can be my backyard if I so choose. I was looking for interesting LPFM sites, preferably a forum, and came across an interesting example of what LPFM looks like elsewhere in the world.
Just a quick warning before I give you the link, this site would NOT pass FCC muster and it looks as though the station would not either. If you really think that George Carlin's famous seven words you can never say on television really will rot your brain and cause us to lose the war, then don't click here.
Don't say I didn't warn you. Now, this kind of station is not actually not my cup of tea, but it does show what is possible in a different environment. A community broadcaster should actually reflect the community they are in. This station shows a level of honesty that is lightyears beyond even the most radical LPFM station here. Of course they go even further than our LAW would allow.
So here is their statement of purpose:
mofo fm 107.4 is a non-commercial Low Power FM radio station in Christchurch, New Zealand.
We are based in, and broadcast exclusively to the innercity of our dirty ol' town, strongly rejecting the mainstream commercial sound and concepts, completely add free and keeping it filthy real.
Even though we are a dance scene orientated station we also pride ourselves on varity, with shows ranging from metal and kiwiana, to kids storys and live experimental eletronica.
Ready to abuse the ears of anyone willing to tune in and listen to a bunch of mofo's playin' some of their fav tunes – that's us in a nutshell really…
If you think you can stand it, you can listen in on their station here. Like their website says, if you don't like this sh…ummm, stuff you can alway turn it off.
If you have a chance to listen (they do not broadcast 24 hours, so check the page for availability) why not drop a comment here and tell us what you think.
Happy listening!
