
I like to be ahead of the game. My journalistic instincts have been honed over the years to provide me with virtual antennae, picking up breaking stories almost before they happen. I love being the first person to know something. I cherish the responsibility of passing the knowledge on. And so it is with music. Discovering a new band for the first time delivers such a thrill, and sharing this music with friends not only earns peer kudos but (in my humble opinion) plays a vital role in the world of music. I [...]