the smedley log - suburban scrawl

Soothing sounds of the 90s

Ah, the wonderful tones of the Breeders’ “Cannonball” creep back into my eardrums…

I was just clicking through some recent stories and comments at my second home, when I happened upon a link to Skin Radio. It seems like an effort to revive all of my favorite college era memories (and a even few of the non-favorites).

Even though they’re on the air at 1340 AM, the best listening option for me is going to be their streaming service. That is, if they stay around a while. Which apparently is not set yet, as they’re still seeking corporate sponsorship – that thing that both enables and kills most great media.

But for now, I’ll just enjoy while it lasts.

This station does a good job of staying upbeat and playing local bands (and poets). I hope they can keep their momentum and hang around for a while.

Isn’t it sad that there isn’t this music on FM? I’ll have to try it.

Yeah, I’m still liking it quite a bit. I hope there’s a market for this material (the kind of market that pays enough to keep it going).

Regarding the truly sad state of FM music offerings in Philly, I don’t know what to say. People who like what I like have always been a distinct minority (except for that brief snapshot in time when they weren’t).

I will say that every time I listen to Y-Rock on WXPN - it is fantastic. They do a great job of mixing it up.