BBC Radio Merseyside is the top local radio station for all aspects of Mersey life. The have top…read moreclass presenters, my particular favourite being Dave Monks, who hosts an excellent weekly show that focuses on Liverpool's music scene, with particular interest in new and unsigned artists. Radio Merseyside was first broadcast in November 1967, and has been serving the region for over 40 years as the one stop point for news and information across a variety of topics. The station can be found at 98.5MHz when visiting the city or 1458 kHz if you're using a DAB. The Radio Merseyside building is situated on the outskirts of Liverpool One, and contains a shop that sells Mersey related items of curios and memorabilia. Radio Merseyside moved to this building in 2006. On the first floor of the building is an open learning centre, with all the main offices situated on the second floor.

I have nothing against BBC Radio Merseyside, it's a quality radio station with great presenters -…read moreif it's your kind of thing. I imagine if you like Radio 2, it would appeal to you. A work colleague's daughter works at the station so occasionally she insists on having it on, and I must admit it bores me to tears. There is a show that seems to be like a radio soap which really makes me concentrate on my work because otherwise I would actually fall asleep. However, my gran loves BBC Merseyside, she even bought a different radio because she struggles to get a decent signal in North Wales. All that said, she does listen to it at night while she falls asleep...

Imagine FM is all about South Manchester and Stockport. There's a lot to be said for local radio…read moreand how it can help make people feel connected to their local area and community. Imagine FM does just that, with its news and sports updates focusing on the big national stories but also the news that matters to local people in its catchment area. Music wise, Imagine FM prides itself on playing "only the songs you love." If you love mainstream pop music from decades past and also today, then Imagine FM fits the bill. My taste is slightly more alternative, and as such I like listening to this radio station on a short car journey or whatever rather than in my headphones whilst I'm working at home on my computer.

Community radio is 90% community, and 10% radio, so the saying goes. All FM is a valuable addition…read moreto Manchester, providing opportunity, support and development to well over one hundred volunteers. Over to the content that All Fm produces. You can tune into All FM all over Manchester on 96.9FM, and this means that although it's a community radio station, it has a real presence in Manchester and produces radio that many people all over the city enjoy. Variety is the name of the game at All FM. If you tune in at random times during the week you're likely to hear anything from chart to break beat, dance to reggae, Polish language programs and even a program dedicated to Manchester's transport issues.

96.2FM Revolution Radio is all about breakfast DJ Steve Penk. In 2008 Penk bought the station and…read morehis illustrious history of DJing at stations such as Key 103 and Capital FM, coupled with the fact that he actually owns the place, means that he really is the figurehead of thestation. His breakfast show starts at 6am every day is really lots of fun. For example, Steve has just become an ordained minister. What more do you need to know? Think Chris Moyles or Scott Mills but local to Manchester and a bit more down to earth. He's a good guy. Music-wise The Revolution's playlist is a bit more grown up, but when I'm fed up of listening to Tinchy Styder or whatever his name is on Radio 1, The Revolution is often where I head.

Broadcasting out at 1377 and 963AM, Asian Sound is the only 24-hour radio station in Manchester…read morethat is purely dedicated to Asian music. It's a true reflection of our multi-cultural society in Britain that a radio station on a mainstream frequency broadcasts in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali and Gujarati. Not that I'm going to tune in and always understand what's going on, but then radio is one of my hobbies and I'm interested to hear the output of all kinds of different stations. Asian Sound has attracted controversy and even fines in the past from broadcasting overtly political content. Whilst staying away from these controversies recently, tackling and discussing important issues are still an important part of the station. True, Asian Sound's website is woefully out of date and listening online just doesn't work, but if they can sort these bits and bobs out it would mark a real improvement to the station. Online content is important you know!

The Radio City Tower is not for the faint hearted. As you go up in the lift, your ears may pop, and…read moredespite it being a solid structure it can occasionally feel like it's wobbling when it gets really windy. I was 'lucky' enough to do the traffic and travel on Radio City when I was about 16, and I use inverted commas because no teenage girl should be subjected to the male chauvinists who work there. This was back in the days of Kev Seed doing the morning radio followed by Irish Joe, and thankfully I was smart enough NOT to sit on his knee when he invited me to... Whilst working in the tower was a great experience (despite having to be there at something ridiculous like 5am) these sad old leches could have really ruined the experience for someone less wily than myself. I managed to unleash my sharp tongue and come up with nifty retorts to all their insinuations, which only served to endear me more to them, but hey, they extended my airtime! The tower also includes the Magic 1548 peeps and possibly Juice FM too, and I'd love another opportunity to go back up there and do radio again. The views from the tower are great and I think I'm right in saying it was used two years ago in some sort of fireman competition where they had to run up all the steps and back down again carrying all their gear. People have doubtlessly abseiled off it too, but for my part, I'd rather be on the radio or watching the firemen!! I guess some of Kev's perviness rubbed off on me after all...

I religiously listen to Radio City every morning on my way to work, I specifically tune in to…read morelisten to 'The Village Idiot' - the only show where the losers stays on. It's a brilliant idea, basically the DJ Rossie and his broadcast assistant take the pee out of people too thick to answer simple questions. If you win, you get a prize, if not, phone back the next morning to be ridiculed again. Genius. Anyway, to the music - slightly annoying sometimes as the same song list can be repeated a few times in the day but there is a variety of genres ranging from what is in the chart to the new up and coming bands in Liverpool. The actual building is a huge cylindrical tower, which used to have a revolving restaurant at the top - now utilised as the radio station. The tower is an iconic feature in Liverpool City Centre and can be seen for miles.

Ahhhhhhh, Fuse FM. I have many a fond memory of Fuse. You see, in the 04/05 academic year, twas I…read morewho read the show proposals, and thusly decided who would be given a show. I'll level with you guys, I loved my Fuse times, and made a hell of a lot of friends through Fuse. I, too, had the pleasure of producing and presenting my own shows; Lady and the Tramp, a tongue-in-cheek Monday morning ramble through the minds of myself and Shambolic Friend, and Double Drop, a cutting edge electro show that took itself, and remixes, very seriously. The great thing about Fuse FM is the incredible mix of content and character. Fuse FM doesn't have a 'sound'; your 2-hour slot is your own. As long as there's no swears, you can say what you like and play what you like! Anyone joining Fuse should join the music team; you get free CDs and gig tickets, all in return for writing reviews. And let's be honest, evvvverybody likes writing reviews. If you're still a student at the Uni of Manchester, and you have any interest in music and want to share it, keep an eye out for the next broadcast. It's four weeks of fun and frolics, and you could very well make some awesome friends along the way.

Wahoo! The University of Manchester student radio station. I didn't get to listen much, because…read morethey were "off air" for half the year. This was before I went and got my own radio show at my home university and at an underground station. My friend the video game and music editor at Student Direct had a show, and I liked it. I took stills from the webcast of his show, from Santa Barbara, and sent them to him. He was kinda freaked out but amused.

# Oh oh oh it's magic, you know, never believe it's not so... #…read more Do you like cheesy bake with extra grated cheddar on top? Maybe stir a bit of brie into that bad boy, add some emmenthal, gruyere, camembert... do you realise I'm speaking metaphorically? Well then tune into Magic! Rather like rival Heart, Magic plays cheesy classics. Ballads from movies like Top Gun, cheery pop, fizzy frivolity, all brought to you by down to earth Mancunians residing at Castle Quay, the same pretty little block that also incorporates Key 103. Simple. On your way out to a hen party or some big gay fun in the Village? I can't recommend Magic more. It'll warm your heart, lighten your load and put a spring in your step. Also recommended before a depressing day at work. If you're a morning person, that is.

If you're a fan of all things smooth and relaxing from the 60s, 70s and 80s, then Magic Radio is…read moreprobably well worth a listen. True, at any given time you tune in, you're almost certain to find "Up Where We Belong" by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes playing. But then sometimes that's nice to listen. A good smooth and cheesy love song never hurt anyone did it?