Welcome

It would be customary for this inaugural post to both qualify this website’s existence and articulate its purpose. The most that can be said at this beginning stage, however, is that pretty much everything about this site has yet to be defined. Whether it shall strictly be an in depth companion to the radio show of the same name or another blog offering its take on the news and releases of the music world, I cannot say.
Here’s what I do know. I love music, particularly what’s new and artistically compelling. I guess that explains the corny title of the blog. “The Audio Phile” was intended to be more of a play on those song files that one has saved on his or her computer, but it became both the sadly unpunny name of my radio program and the title to its appendix (this blog). Yes, I am a DJ. I proudly spin tunes and say a few things into the mic for the best station around, KSCR. I hope to incorporate my show into this website.
Now, to business. My music taste:
It varies, but focuses on Indie pop, rock, folk, electronica, hip hop, or any music mirroring the Indie style. Since “Indie” has become such an overused and often misinformed label for many artists, I do not wish to debate the propriety of the title for those whom I have lauded as worthy creators of music. Instead, let’s acknowledge that most of the music featured here is not, for all intensive purposes, mainstream. On the other hand, there are some good artists/bands on major labels.
Understand that I’m not limiting this blog’s content to the pretentious and snide discourse that often accompanies the writing of those who share this same particular taste in music. Indeed, critical open-mindedness will, with any luck, be exercised.
This is both a site of critique and explanation. Hopefully, you find its contents informed and compelling. And please, listen to KSCR for your new music and check this blog often. ENJOY.

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