MY BELOVED KPIG BLACKMAILS ITS PIGGIES

On March 15th, 2010 my favorite online radio station, KPIG out of Freedom, California turned off its free stream and became a play-for-pay corporate hog, never once notifying its devotees of its plan to do so. This station was special in that the djs still chose the playlist, unlike the prefab stations of today. It was a real throwback to radio's golden era when casual chat and silly comedy bits entertained in a heart warming way. It was comfort food for the ears as Americana, alt-country, blues and gospel made its way to my computer enabling me to turn off the constant regurgitation of FM's classic rock stations. KPIG completely changed my taste in music, introducing me to artists I had never heard of, artists who now almost completly occupy my iPod.
These photos came to me almost instantly and pretty much sum up my feelings on the matter. Lets hope that the corporate weasels have a change of heart (as if) and return the PIG to its faithful listeners.