Come on. There has to be something in Houston that you're a fan of. Go to any restaurant, band, artist, etc on 29-95 and choose to be a fan.
Host of SOUND AWAKE, the progressive pop showcase heard every Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 5 Central on KPFT 90.1 FM Pacifica Radio Houston.
Ever listen to "Everything I Own" and "Fake Plastic Trees" back to back?
OK, I just watched the loopy...er, looped guitar solo. Out of context, it's got an avant-garde kick I can get behind. Somebody buy this kid a couple of No Wave albums and check up on him in 6 months.
My recommendations for Final Placement:
1. Lessons in pitch from Jan Terri.
2. Tips on video effects from Phil Thomas Katt.
3. Better lyrics from Scott Stapp. Or a random 4th-grader.
Dammit! Give a guy ample notice next time so I can ask for an opening shift! Gorf would be a trip to see again..."Zap the humanoid! Zap the intruder!" (I'm paraphrasing, it's been that long.)
Taylor Swift...Album of the Year? When did SHE become an NPR darling?