The Loft (Sirius XM)
The Loft is a Music Channel on Sirius XM Satellite Radio, broadcasting on Sirius channel 29, XM channel 50, and DirecTV channel 836. It features a format of eclectic adult album alternative music, occasionally branching off into more freeform music and talk programming.
Up until November 12, 2008, it aired an acoustic rock format. The Loft changed formats to what would sound like the now-defunct SIRIUS Disorder and Fine Tuning by that time, with the acoustic rock format aired on its sister channel, The Coffee House.
Mike Marrone is the channel's programming director and primary on-air voice. Franny Thomas and Meg Griffin are also heard regularly. As of April 2009, the channel has changed its logo from the one shown above. the word "Loft" is in bolder type with lines drawn behind it.
Programming
Featured programs on the channel include:
The Loft Sessions - a series of live performances recorded at XM's studio facilities.
From the Living Room to the Loft - music and InterViews from the Living Room club in New York.
Your Roots Are Showing - featuring acoustic roots rock.
Mixed Bag Radio - a rebroadcast of New York DJ Pete Fornatale's long-running WFUV music program.
Vin Scelsa's Idiot's Delight - a freeform program hosted by longtime New York radio personality Scelsa.
Kick Out the Jams - a show combining music and politics and hosted by writer and critic Dave Marsh.
Lou Reed's New York Shuffle - a freeform show hosted by veteran rocker Reed.
David Johansen's Mansion of Fun - a freeform show hosted by musician and actor Johansen.
Disorder - a freeform show hosted by Meg Griffin.