Why Listen To FM Radio For Music Anymore At Home?

I live in Atlanta and we used to have a really great selection on the FM dial. Unfortunately, consolidation and the purchase of the best college station to be converted to a 3rd NPR format has destroyed the former diversity. I used to enjoy getting turned onto new music via the radio and it just doesn't happen anymore. Atlanta college Clark University has a great jazz station, but for the most part, Atlanta FM has digressed to the canned national format with incessant commercials, DJ babbling, and non- memorable computer pitch corrected drivel. It is hard to even find rock and roll anymore. Consequently, I end up listening to news or sports radio. I miss the serendipity of hearing your favorite song on the way to school or work. I guess those were the good old days.

Analog noise and distortion maybe. Or to be able to hear the commercials.

Wait a minute....

Broadcast radios purpose remains the same ie to serve the local community. What that means is what's changing. Other than local bands and groups perhaps not much unique musically to be had there anymore.

Also I suppose its still fastest and easiest to just turn on a radio if ease and convenience is your goal.

I haven't listened to radio in home in years...and I mean 30 years.

Wish I could find a radio station to enjoy locally. I grew up listening to the hits
on WABC AM out of NYC. Late 60s, listened to WNEW FM a LOT...back when it
was "underground" radio. Later, living near Phila., enjoyed WXPN
(Public Radio out of the University of Pennsylvania). DJ personalities who were
articulate, knowledgeable, excited about the music, and chose great stuff to play
contributed to the listening experience. There were shows I'd tune into regularly
because of this "human" element. It was a fun way to get introduced
to new things.

Yes, I am in the Tri-State area as well and enjoy WBGO and WQXR.
A good outdoor antenna is key.