Blog: Barely Awake In Frog Pajamas

I've noted on a number occasions what a wonderous discovery it was the day that I happened across the then-new WOXY in autumn of '83. Suddenly my musical universe expanded to include acts like Talking Heads, XTC, and Aztec Camera. These less than mainstream bands and artists wandered into the room and sat down next to Journey, Def Leppard, and Duran Duran like strangers entering some cantina in a dusty border town. Everyone held their breath, expecting trouble. It seem only a matter of time 'til someone looked at someone [...]

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