...has been around since before podcasting. It’s Acts of Volition Radio, produced by Stephen Garrity from Charlottetown, PE, Canada.

Garrity does what radio DJ’s used to do – he plays tracks he’s discovered or has loved for years and talks about the bands and the music. Simple enough, but it really works and his taste is impeccable. I’m always excited when he includes something I’ve already found, but that’s rare – usually it’s an occassion to break out the ‘ole Amex and order some CD’s on Half.

Since he’s Canadian, he leans towards bands from north of the border, which is great, as there’s even less of a chance that I’ll be familiar with them already. His location also plays into the reason for his remaining uniqueness even now as podcasting is exploding. Garrity plays commercial music, and plays the songs in full. While this is not only illegal in the U.S. but is also being actively targeted by the authorities and their impish cohorts, the lawyers, it seems to still be gray area in Canada. It’s a good thing too, ‘cause it will be a sad day down here in NYC when Stephen Garrity stops doing Acts of Volition Radio.

Check it out.

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