I've been studying the newest ABC Radio National schedule and became interested in a new overnight "feature" referenced in that schedule as "Monocle". So, I've done some investigating and this is what I've learned.
"Launched in February 2007, Monocle is a premium media brand with magazine, web, broadcast and retail divisions. Focusing on global affairs, business, culture and design, Monocle's mission is to keep an eye on the world." Much more at: http://www.monocle.com/Other/About-Monocle/ Monocle 24 is the brand's audio service from which ABC-RN broadcasts a suite of programs during Australian overnights, much as American public radio stations broadcast BBC World Service overnights. Monocle 24 is also a distinct 24/7 channel that can be accessed through desktop and laptop PCs, iPads and other tablets, iPhones and other smartphones. Monocle 24 even has partnered with Revo to sell a WiFi radio that has a channel button dedicated to the service. Since I have a Pure wifi radio, I searched the station database of "The Lounge" (Pure's proprietary wifi radio interface) and found Monocle 24 among its listings, along with a regular Monocle podcast. Both Revo and Pure are British digital radio manufacturers and Monocle is a British-based product as well--but it is widely focused as a global service. I've got it running through my computer speakers at work now and its music is very much oriented toward that environment (at least thus far). Monocle 24 also has a regular program schedule with long and short form features on global affairs, business, culture and design. Hourly news, weather, etc. as well. Sounds very much like a radio station. Definitely worth a listen and adding to your wifi radio roster, IMHO. (If this has been highlighted before, apologies. My short term memory doesn't recall it.) John Figliozzi Halfmoon, NY Pure Evoke Flow Tivoli Networks Apple iPhone with TuneIn app _______________________________________________ Internetradio mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/internetradio To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to [email protected]?subject=unsubscribe, or visit the URL shown above.
