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My Life As A Modern Rock Radio DJ, Part Deux
I was on The Zone @ 91.3, Victoria’s finest modern rock radio station on June 4th, for a cool little Friday night segment they call My Turn. It’s where they let a knob like me take over the radio (thankfully for their listeners, this only happens for an hour). Unlike regular DJ’s, they actually let you pick your songs (an ode to you Tom Petty). So I picked a bunch, and off I went. (Link) I met with Pol Plastino, a rising star in the world of radio. I’m pleased to report that he’s as funny in real life as he is on the radio, but somehow he manages pulling …
My Turn!
Did I miss my calling as an ultra-hip modern rock DJ? Yes. Yes, I did. Now my favourite local radio station, The Zone at 91.3 has offered me a chance to fulfill my dream, and be discovered by all those famous voice talent agents that roam the airwaves to find the next superstar of radio. I’ll be doing My Turn on June 4th at 7pm. Please tune in, cheer me on, and tell all your friends (especially those talent search buddies of yours … you know who I mean). They’ll see! I’ll show them that I truly have a face for radio! Anyway, part of my job is to pick …
Top 7 Decades of Recorded Music
What was your favourite decade for recorded music? I have ranked the last 7 based on my highly biased and unscientific methodology. #7 – The 1990′s – This was the absolute worst decade of recorded music. While there was some innovation in R&B and hip-hop (and the angst of grunge saved us from the agony of pop), it was mostly a lost decade trying desparately to shake off the overly perky 80′s. #6 – The 1970′s – Most good music from this decade really belonged to another decade. The good rock and roll belonged to the 1960′s, and the good pop belonged to the 1980′s. The rest gets lost under …
The Affirmation Society in the Information Age
Can millions of young fans be wrong when they declare that the Jonas Brothers are the greatest music group in the history of the universe? Of course they can. But they won’t believe you. Why? Because they have received instantaneous affirmation of their belief, and can do so anytime their faith might be swayed. Not by music experts, writers, community leaders – but affirmation online by millions of other fans, most of whom they don’t know, nor ever will. Not terribly important in human history (for anybody but the Jonas Brothers and their benefactors), except when you translate the same human reality to other realms and endeavours: politics, science, religion. …
Top 25 Songs That Made You Cry …
… Even Though You Didn’t Feel Particularly Sad Before You Heard Them. Everyone loves top lists. This one comes from my personal collection, so you know it’s authoritative (well, eclectic, at least)! 25. In My Life, John Lennon (1965) 24. Last Kiss, J.F. Wilson and the Cavaliers (1964, or Pearl Jam, 1998) 23. Hurt, Nine Inch Nails (1994, or Johnny Cash, 2002) 22. Always On My Mind, Willie Nelson (1982, or Elvis Presley, 1972) 21. Tears in Heaven, Eric Clapton (1991) 20. Somedays, Paul McCartney (1997) 19. Lightning Crashes, Live (1994) 18. Nothing Compares 2 U, Sinead O’Connor (1990) 17. True Colors, Cindy Lauper (1986) 16. I Would Die For …
