You know how it works yeh? Most of the time the local radio stations are owned by a larger regional station. The regional station pays for the rights to certain songs (yes, it costs money to buy the rights to air each and every song), then passes them along to the local radio stations. This is why they all play the same trash. They are being given the same songs by the higher ups.
Actually you can play what you want on radio. Royalty free. They pay for tried and true formats that generate the most revenue.
Maybe it's different where you live... that's very interesting to hear though. I know for a fact you have to purchase the royalties here in Aussieland. I have worked for 2 of the radio stations in my area.
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