The revamped XFM,featuring the likes of Chris Moyles – and wall-to-wall Supergrass and Kasabian – is aimed squarely at the lads. No wonder it’s predictable and blandLads. Banter. Moylesy. No PMT. As Radio X rises like a phoenix from the flames of XFM drawing a triumphant cock and balls on its steamy windows, the message is clear: this is radio for men.
It’s ironic that the glory days of the former XFM started with Lauren Laverne’s breakfast show, or which build a stiletto through the theory that ladies can’t bantz. Now there’s only one female DJ and she gets the small hours.
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Source: theguardian.com