Why Radio in the US play the same songs?

To be honest, I’m trying to figure that out myself. Major Radio stations are owned by Clear Channel. I’m pretty sure Payola still exist and program directors are corrupted? This is probably more of a venting blog about Radio. Are there any pop stations in the US that don’t play the same 10-20 songs every 30 min? Are people actually requesting for these songs over and over even after 6 months?
So the question is why do these program directors play the same playlist? I’m so tired of the Ne-Yo song “Mad”, and Lady Ga Ga “Pokerface”, and the Jamie Foxx “Blame it”.

I can drive 30 minutes to a location and hear the same song played twice on 1 radio station. What’s worst when I’m flipping to other channels, I hear the same songs! It’s not like it’s a coincidence. The chances of them playing the same song is so high because there’s only a limited amount of songs being played. So what’s the solution to this? I turn off the radio, load up songs I want to listen to, and then find out from my peers on what’s the latest hot song. Radio doesn’t give us the latest hot song. DJ’s aren’t breaking records like they use to…..When I’m hanging out in a club, I hear DJ’s playing stuff 4 years ago and back. Where are the new records that should be broken? Services like Digiwaxx suppose to be that type of service where they get records from Indies and try to establish reviews and if they like it, they get played in a club. Not once in a few years have I heard any DJ’s from NY break a new record. They all play the same top 40 club songs. It’s boring, it’s crazy, and very annoying…..

I believe if the public demand for better music and actually push for new music on radio, then it would boost the chances for talented Artist/producers/writers to become successful. Any comments? Please do leave one…..

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