Kritikulum

The broadcaster offers a diverse range of music and programming through various online radio channels, catering to a wide array of musical tastes. The core of the operation focuses on a curated selection of songs that were historically popular in progressive discotheques, including Old Inn, Meta, and Fehnhaus, alongside other international venues. These tracks, alongside newer selections, are presented in listener-created playlists and live broadcasts. The station’s programming extends beyond a single format, encompassing a network of satellite radio stations each dedicated to specific genres, including DDR-Rock, Disco Circus Musicus, Evergreen-Oldies, Instrumental Journey, Krautrocker, Metalhead, Millennium, New Wave, Oldinn Resort, P42/The Whale And The Frog, Prog Rock Station, and Radio Laika. All of these radio channels are distributed through LautFM and are accessible via Radio Garden and OnlineRadioBox. The website serves as the central hub for all information and announcements, requiring regular refreshing to ensure users have the most current details. The station’s programming is dynamic and often involves live, remote broadcasts, referred to as “Auswärtsspiele” (Away Games). These broadcasts, lasting approximately three days, take the station’s operations outside of the usual studio environment and present a unique listening experience. Recent Auswärtsspiele were themed around specific action days, including the World Bear Day, the Catholic Romanustag (dedicated to those with mental health challenges and those who have drowned), and the International Wheelchair Day. The broadcaster utilizes mobile technology for these remote broadcasts, which are described as a “Stresstest” due to the technical demands. Details regarding the specific technological enhancements used during these broadcasts are not publicly disclosed. The station also previously operated a mobile application, which has since been discontinued. The website, which has been maintained since March 2010, began as a list of songs played in discotheques. This list has evolved into a comprehensive platform for various radio channels and associated content. The decision to discontinue the Wattwerker app, after twelve years, was driven by a shift towards a web-app format that mirrored the station’s Facebook page. However, the broadcaster emphasizes that all relevant information is now readily available on the website itself, eliminating the need for the app. The website’s ongoing maintenance is a daily effort, reflecting the commitment of the team to providing a constantly updated experience for listeners. The station’s technical infrastructure relies on LautFM for distribution and is accessible through platforms like Radio Garden and OnlineRadioBox. Contact information for Uwe Penske, responsible for the operation, is provided, including an email address and phone number. The website emphasizes that all announcements and information are exclusively published on this platform, encouraging users to refresh the page frequently to stay informed. The site promotes a spirit of collaboration, positioning listeners as the “algorithm” and encouraging a sense of community among its audience.