Me, I like the stuff I'm doing - it's always been about the sound for me - if I like the sound of something I'm hearing, if it gives me goosebumps or makes me smile, or tickles my fancy, I like it and I don't care who or what made that happen.

My music collection that I play in my car for commuting, is comprised these days of nearly all unknown artists found on Noisetrade.

I have loads of fun making music and sometimes what I play and record makes me smile and gives me the good vibes from my favorite artists.

As for everyone using mixers at home, I've never understood that sacrificing of audio quality for patching convenience.

Because of employment, I do know lots of folks that are 'making a mark' in the music business, and the happiest ones, even those who have even been nominated for Grammys, drive around in normal cars with normal (not trophy) wives, with well-behaved kids, and give most of their money away.