One major objective of my stream was to rotate/introduce new releases for those whoever listened. For myself, the Top 35 (originally 30) was similar to WMUR’s Top 40 songs in rotation, the stuff that was in the front lobe of my brain just like the commercial radio stations in past, before 2000.
Nowadays, I remove seven songs that have been in circulation for five weeks and replace them with seven new ones. The strategy wasn’t always this formulaic. Until last Fall, it was six and years ago, it was arbitrary on what I felt like swapping after five to seven weeks. Either way, today I brought in the 2000th new tune for KMAG as it approaches its eighth anniversary. Trust me, commercial stations haven’t even introduced 1000 new songs in eight years so this is somewhat of a big deal.
Drum roll for number 2000…
“One Life Stand” by Hot Chip
I remember when my friend Chip endorsed this band with their first album a few years back. I figured he was joshing me due to the name. At first this British Electronica act took a few sessions to connect with on Coming on Strong but it grew on me, especially with the lyrics on “Beach Party,” “Down with Prince” and “Crap Kraft Dinner.” By the time their 2008 release Made in the Dark appeared, I have bought their stuff with little doubt and the current album is no exception. It’s also backed by me on my KMAG subpage. On to the 2500th new song which in theory could happen in 70-plus weeks if I continue at this pace.