It's the age of the internet, right? Where do people go for their news? The Internet. They hit up TMZ or Perez Hilton so many times a day seeing how many high profiled snatches were in view for the day.
That's just sad.
A lot of people have lost the whole idea of giving a shit about what is going on in their own backyard, and they only care about following up on what is happening on the main story on US Weekly.
When you really look for it, there is coverage of talent on your area...and also, the talent is in who is covering it.
Have you been checking out Background Noise? If not I can't tell you how much you need to be checking this podcast out.
Luke James, Devin Deuville, Derrek Ord, and Jon Sangster are a group of fellas who are in touch (not like that bullshit tabloid riddled shit-zine) with what is going on in the local HRM scene and in "mainstream".
They have an opinion, a discussion and it's not fabricated shit like you see Mario Lopez (I am a Slater fan, but fuck off) or Seacrest ramble on about.
You'll hear what they say, and why they're saying it, and say "holy shit!....That's why I feel that too." I guarantee you.
It's just good to hear a real point of view on what is happening in the world.
There's too many times stuff is sugar coated because of a pay off we're not seeing.
It's sad but this is how it has become in life, "Real is Rare". "Reality" is scripted with most people, but goddamn Background Noise is a small sliver of what he have left that is real.
I have found myself, in the past few years looking for an outlet of how I feel. I mean, really, who am I? Just a guy who hosts a radio show on a small station and writes out a few opinions that he can share on twitter.....@bradfordml ;) anyways, I have been taking the train home and back to here and there's only so much music you can listen to to get you through a 7 hour ride. Thank god for twitter! Seriously! I don't know how myself and the BGN fellas got connected, but I can't thank *insert your higher power here* enough for it. Not only have I gotten through long rides but I have battled homesickness with it.
Bottom line - If you want to feel connected to an issue, feel a part of something, and not feel insulted by political bullshit, Background Noise is for you. You know what's going on and are not brainwashed by a specific party. Imagine having a conversation about a topic and not hating someone after it despite them having a different view.
I can't rave this podcast enough. Seriously! Check out their main site here
I may have to go back and edit this blog because I will be more informed on them, but go check them out right now!!!!
I'm online on twitter @bradfordml but also follow Luke of Background Noise @lukejamesbgn or Derek @derrekbgn
Until next time, keep it rockin'
