What format is the station?
*A CHR is a radio that pays a mix of songs from a number of genres such as pop, rock, and R&B*
CHR (Contemporary Hit Radio)
How do you know this?
Capital mostly play chart hits, most recent releases from the most popular artist's in the music industry, upbeat R&B, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, House music etc.
By listening to Capital you can instantly pick up on what type of radio it is by the vibe, the tone and hype of the presenters.
What areas do they broadcast too?
London, and around the South of England
KERRANG FM
What format is the station?
Specialist (Focus's on a certain interest - such as religious beliefs, genre of topic and music and discussion)
How do you know this?
Kerrang has been around for a long time and it is known and recognized just by its name as a ROCK genre of radio. It specialises in rock music and all artists that produce rock music. The station is targeted at young people. It also is connected with a music magazine that is very popular amongst rock lovers.
The daily shows play a range of punk and mental sounds.
What areas do they broadcast too?
It's avaliable on FM and in the West Midlands, but all programming comes from London and Birmingham. It does not cover the highlands, Ireland or the South West.
RADIO 2
What format is the station?
Adult Contemporary music (AC). It plays a range of 1960's vocal & 1970s soft rock music, to easy rhythm, blues, and some rock.
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