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Freeform is a radio station programming format consisting of music generally selected by a disc jockey and not confined to any particular genre. While radio DJs often have little or no influence over programming structure or music selection, freeform station DJs have complete control over programming during an on-air shift and, in the U.S., are bound only by FCC regulations.
Freeform radio is largely uncommon among corporate or group-owned radio stations and is generally employed by individually-owned, non-commercial, or college radio stations. Freeform style was forged at WFMU in New Jersey, a listener sponsored station.
True Freeform does, however, have recommended rules. A conscious disregard for genre-oriented playlists and programs is de rigeur for freeform, however some disc jockeys have rebelled against freeform-authority and, since they do have ultimate control over their program, focus on genre-defined playlists and stylisticly similar cuts within their sets.
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