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That's right: Jim and I, with our show Never Mind the Mainstream, have been nominated for Best On-Air Personalities at the Philadelphia Achievement In Radio Awards (AIR Awards). That's a mouthful. But it is exciting. We'll be heading to the Hilton on City Avenue in Philly on November 5th for a banquet and some other award festivities. We're up against 3 other shows from 3 other schools, but we're optimistic. If you've listened to our show (which we hope you have), we're confident in our product being top dollar for college radio. When you're proud of your work, you're allowed to feel lucky. We'll cross our fingers and hope for the best.We're not entirely sure what it means win this award at this event. Or what we'll win (if anything), but we're pumped to find out. We'll let all of you know how it goes. This nomination isn't just for us, but for all our listeners and supporters who make NMTM the mighty show it's become. Award or not, our goal remains simply this: to play the best alternative and indie rock on college radio.For more information on The AIR Awards and it's work with The March Of Dimes, check out their website, here.
The ones who love us best, are the ones we'll lay to rest.
The ones that love us least, are the ones we'll die to please.3 DAYS UNTIL NMTM AIRS!!!Paul Westerberg. Before he wrote great guitar rock about love and growing older for his solo records, he wrote punk and later post-punk alternative anthems for a generation of rough and tumble kids in the 80's. As lead singer and guitarist of The Replacements, Paul and co. are regarded as one of the most influential alternative bands of the era (if not for The 'Mats, you could guarentee there wouldn't be a Green Day...well, old Green Day. New Green Day is the worst unpatriotic and annoying band I've heard all decade long. Slight exaggeration...). The Replacements were at their best when they realized that punk rock was not their breed and that the best music came from their most vulnerable states (and once they put down the booze, but they were fun wasted, too). They're mid 80's records foreshadow grunge rock and every angsty but heartfelt genre to follow. Foo Fighters? Paul Westerberg: an excellent musician, an experienced drinker, and one hell of a showman. Kudos on growing up, Paul, but we'll always love your immature antics. They will remain timeless.
