I had a particularly fruitful radio-listening session last week, listening to Marc Riley’s show one weeknight. His is a show I listen to rarely, but when I do tune in, I always remember why I like it. Beautiful playlist and insightful anecdotes.

Anyway, on to the subject of the of the post. Tim and Sam’s Tim and Sam Band released their debut album, Life Stream, last week. Marc played a track on his show and I just had to buy it. A few days after I’d ordered it, I got the album through the post. Not only did I get the album, I got a rather nice compliments slip with a personal thank you and a tea bag from, presumably, the aforementioned Tim. Which was nice.

Now, why is this is a moment in music? Because for me, it’s rare I find out about new music via the medium of the radio. So, when I do get to hear of a band in this way, like Tim and Sam, it’s a moment to cherish.

Now I just need to give the album a spin!

Have you found an artist you like via radio recently?

Tim and Sam are grand – courtesy of Marc Riley is a post from: Moments in Music - a music blog

So, yesterday was a pretty big moment for radio in the UK. The BBC announced plans to cull 6 Music, one of their digital only radio stations that suits my and numerous other music lovers musical, radio-based needs down to a tee.

It’s not just me who listens to it. There’s over 695,000 of us listeners up and down the country and across the world.

If like me, you can’t bear to be without the wonders of Stuart Maconie’s Freak Zone, Guy Garvey’s Finest Hour and Marc Riley’s excellent show, you know what you need to do. Let the BBC Trust know how you feel.

Go on. It’ll help save a cracking radio station.

Save BBC 6 Music! is a post from: Moments in Music - a music blog