Program Schedule

Life's too short to listen to bad music. Enjoy our selection of mainly alternative and indie tunes from the 1980s through to today, with a few curve balls thrown in for good measure. Contains minimum 50% Australian content.

From the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York comes Lake Air. The program derives its name from that of an FM radio station in the area whose official call letters were WLKA. In the late 80s and early 90s, Lake Air offered its listeners a unique mix of Contemporary Jazz, New Age, and Acoustic music. Jake absolutely loved this station back then, and he does my best to recreate that sound for a new generation. Each week, Jake features classic tracks from artists and albums that defined these genres, along with contemporary instrumentalists and singer/songwriters. Take an hour out of your busy schedule to enjoy this unique music mix. It's the sound of Lake Air.

Life's too short to listen to bad music. Enjoy our selection of mainly alternative and indie tunes from the 1980s through to today, with a few curve balls thrown in for good measure. Contains minimum 50% Australian content.

Democracy Now! is a international, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. Presenting people and perspectives rarely heard in the mainstream media, Democracy Now! is broadcast on hundreds of radio stations worldwide (including community radio, college radio, and America's NPR network). Lofty is proud to present Democracy Now's War And Peace Report every weekday during drive time.

Your weekly trip to Memphis, home of the Delta Blues. One of the world's longest running Blues shows, BSC has been capturing and exporting the sounds of Memphis and the Delta region, and sharing it with the world for over 20 years. Hear why over 2.4 million listeners worldwide tune into BSC every week.

Globalisation has an upside: Every week, Cal Koat (a Canadian) scours the globe for the best new world music releases, and then we bring them to you right here in Australia. Exclusive to Lofty.

Mike Roots is a reggae artist and reviewer, and brings an inside perspective with interesting facts to enhance the listening experience. Tune in to “Reggae Explorations” for your weekly excursion into the world of strictly conscious, roots and culture, reggae music. Every week, you’ll hear a mix of tracks from newer and lesser known artists, classic tunes, and deeper cuts than you would normally hear elsewhere. In addition, you’ll be treated to the “Motherland Track of the Week”, a “Lovers Rock Set” and even the occasional “surprise” selection.