Wait Wait Wait--- I don't live in Raleigh so forgive my ignorance but you said "Radio 96.1"??? Are they owned by Clear Channel?
Look, I'm not a fan of Clear Channel but there is one station that Clear Channel has but allows the program director to pick the songs which makes the station unique. The name of the station is "RADIO 104.5" out of Philly. Check out the playlist which is strongly alternative/indie. I bring this up only because you said that 96.1 was now called Radio 96.1. If they are owned by clear channel, I smell something in the works.
Look, I'm not a fan of Clear Channel but there is one station that Clear Channel has but allows the program director to pick the songs which makes the station unique. The name of the station is "RADIO 104.5" out of Philly. Check out the playlist which is strongly alternative/indie. I bring this up only because you said that 96.1 was now called Radio 96.1. If they are owned by clear channel, I smell something in the works.