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[Viv]

From December 7th, 2009, Aled will be allowed to tweet what is happening at actual Radio 1 playlist meetings!!

He says: "It's for Access All Areas week on Radio 1. What goes on, what moves and what doesn't make it. Here on Twitter first! cool!"

Woo hoo!!

[Jono]

I'm not convinced we need tweets to know what songs will be on the playlist to be honest. That Black Eyed Peas track will still be there.

[Viv]

I like the Black Eyed Peas' track!!

I can't see anything wrong with this, because it will all be v. current, which means listeners will be able to comment straight away what they think. Could make for some lively discussions on twitter?!

In fact, me thinks it may totally kick off altogether, as people are likely to have extremely strong opinions about their favourite band/ artists.

I eagerly await December 7th, and the resulting chaos. :-)

[matt_32510]

Whats the point they will still choose the same crappy songs like they do every week.

[Jugalug]

In fact, me thinks it may totally kick off altogether, as people are likely to have extremely strong opinions about their favourite band/ artists.

Never....

[Hammer]

Whats the point they will still choose the same crappy songs like they do every week.

Pretty much. On the subject of the Black Eyed Peas, I think all their recent stuff has been so bland it's unbelievable. I don't know who it is who keeps buying their songs.

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I know this is part of a great way of engagement & being open to the audience. However I don't think I like the idea of Aled tweeting away in playlist meetings.

[Viv]

Really?? Why on Earth not??!!

It's me that's buying all the Black Eyed Peas stuff, Matt!! Love the latest choon so much!!!

[JonathanEx]

There'll be more relating to playlist and Access all Areas week though, not just tweeting. According to stuff heard today, but I don't think we're supposed to say details.

[Hammer]

Really?? Why on Earth not??!!

It's me that's buying all the Black Eyed Peas stuff, Matt!! Love the latest choon so much!!!

Each to their own I suppose

I dunno. I really liked all their earlier stuff - upbeat complex music. This most recent album just seems to be so simple - I almost feel like I could have written it myself it's that formulaic.

That's probably why it's doing so well to be honest. Appealing to the masses and all that.