Let's Get Sirius.

Don McLean refers to February 3, 1959 as "The day the music died," while "Time" states that December, 1980, is "When the music died."

Music almost died again two months ago - at least for me - when, after trading in the old car, I was subject to the shit music South Florida listens to on regular radio. Between Avril's dumb-ass "girlfriend" and Fergie on constant loop, I was a plastic bag away from attempting an A.J. Soprano. But thank god (small g) for my father (ironically enough it's father's day) and his masterful installment of another Sirius unit.

The greatest invention since genie pants, Sirius Satellite Radio has, once again, injected a boost of hope in me - that one day true rock-n-roll will piss all over post-2004 hip-hop and truly meaningful music will dick-slap emotionally unstable oddballs like Pete Wentz, in the face.

Alt Nation, Little Steven's Underground Garage and Left of Center understand that the state of music is on the brink of a massive terror attack led by Ne-Yo and Nelly Furtado. Classic Vinyl, Jam On and even the potheads at Coffee House have joined forces with the aforementioned stations as they fight to keep music alive.

Local bands will emerge as hometown pop stars retire. Techno music will return to touchy-feely pill poppers and the Arctic Monkeys will win a Grammy. Wolfmother's follow-up album will rock hard and Oasis will do something huge in 2008. Mute Math wins a Grammy, or two, and The Raconteurs kick ass. Muse will co-headline with My Chemical Romance, rather than open for them.

Those that welcome change will love Maroon 5's new sound and realize Yellowcard is just catchy. Regina Spektor deserves a Grammy and if she does not get one, fuck the Grammy Awards.

The opening words of the greatest, most underrated song by The Killers:

"Glamorous
Indie rock'n'roll is what I want
It's in my soul, it's what I need
Indie rock'n'roll, it's time"

Yes, it's time. It's time to stop listening to the same 15 songs and relate with criminals and 15-second celebrities. It's time for artists to play an instrument and write their songs. It's time for beat makers to use a drum set rather than a drum machine. It's time to bring musicianship back to music.

Cheers,
Victor