The Power of Music Compels You

My new mission: to restore the faith of at least one person in the ability of new musicians to create interesting, provacative, and/or generally good music. This is not as easy as it may seem. For every band that has something relevant to offer, there are at least a thousand hacks out there. Most of them are not even really trying to say anything new or creative, and probably a hundred of them have released albums.

Nevertheless, I will attempt this great feat. However, as many of you know, I am notorious for long and sporadic disappearances from the public eye (a trait shared by some of my examples of the current saviours of music). In an attempt to force myself to write and to ensure your frequent checkbacks, I will therefore draw this process out over as many blogs as I possibly can. In fact, I think you should check back later this week for the first installment.

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