XITE Hits

XITE Hits is a music video channel that understands its job: keep the visuals loud and the transitions quick. The playlist leans heavily on pop and rock from the last two decades, with a noticeable Canadian tilt, expect more Arcade Fire and Drake than you'd get on a generic US feed. Commercial breaks are mercifully short, which matters when you're using it as party background or a home-office companion. The curation isn't deep. You'll hear the same handful of '00s hits on heavy rotation, but that's not necessarily a drawback for a channel whose appeal is predictability. What it lacks in adventurous programming it makes up for in energy. The channel doesn't slow down for talk breaks or countdown shows. It's just music, one song after another, which is refreshingly honest. For anyone wanting to watch XITE Hits online, Tvivu carries the feed. It won't challenge your taste, but it'll keep the room moving. XITE Hits live is reliable Canadian music tv.