This is why The Stranger doesn't have a music section anymore.

The audience for music journalism is young, and always has been. You're not going to reach them with reviews of records released 40 years ago, written by men released 50 years ago.

The audience for The Stranger, however, is aging just as fast as its senior staff-- and while that's a demographic that does absolutely love to be reminded that it was once young, it's not a demo that can stay awake while you express your enthusiasm for a new musical troupe.

Ergo, this bit of pandering to the audience that will cherish recognizing the once-obscure music playing at a discrete volume while they eat their 45-dollar steaks in the city's best new restaurants.

I liked this article. I don't usually read record reviews. I just wanted to let you know there is someone out here appreciating it. Ergo, this comment.

@2 - this is misdirected and misguided.

You could also make the argument, and back it up with data, that "older" people are the ones who actually buy music.

But, you know, The Stranger does loads of articles on Tacocat (who?) and Run the Jewels (Who??) and other bands in the demo you're courting. It's balanced, and you're a creep.

It's really happening... this guy is actually becoming a regular contributor here again...