Turn Your Radio Off

Rip It Up, Issue 214, 1 June 1995, Page 10

Turn Your Radio Off

Despite BB Lyons’ rather pathetic attempt at combining rhetoric in May’s RIU, I would like to take this opportunity to convey my views on ‘the state of the music industry’. For a start, I am morbidised [sic] by the stigma and justification process attached to one’s personal preference in Aotearoa bands. A typical scenario is when questioned of one’s favourite band. To most people, an interest in Kiwi music results in a combined consensus ruling — crap! When you look at this realistically, 88, you would conclude that music is the art of expressing or stirring emotion by combination of sounds. Therefore, it is an activity designed for pleasure to the listener. Instead of trivialising and degrading popular bands, try this simple technique to overcome your neurotic condition. If any of the bands you previously mentioned having distaste towards should receive airplay on your transistor, merely seek optional alternatives: 1) Put on a tape. 2) Leave the room. 3) Endeavour other forms of media. 4) Change the station and surround yourself with familiars. (I suggest Radio Pacific.) I am you of your Push Push and Nine Livez. In fact, I encourage you to absorb yourself and that intoxicated ego in further narrow minded opinionation [sic]. In the meantime, allow your peers (assuming you are affiliated with Generation X) to continue making and listening to whatever music they desire! Momentously yours, [Name cut off fax], Christchurch.