Where’s the good site? I get lots of email from the site, and the most common question asked is “where are all the free mp3s?” and “what did you do with your cool site”? Long answer is I was bored with only revisiting the past, and with a mass influx of weblogs stomping on the same grounds it just seemed like a race I wasn’t interested in running. Short answer is I was bored.

What’s the fascinating history of Strange Reaction? The first Strange Reaction lasted from early 2005 until late 2006. This incarnation started a week after the old one was destroyed by clicking “delete” on my server. Writing little opinions on records I like as they come out has been a blast and as I’m getting more and more material sent my way I hope it keeps on for a while. I also added a weekly podcast towards the end of 2006. This has been really fun for me and I’m planning on continuing it into the future.

Has a band ever asked you to take their music down? 2 bands have requested their material taken down. The first was a band covering the Ramones, and I actually forget their name. The second was a band that was a favorite of mine, The Effigies. Their take down request was a piece of automated bullshit that didn’t even really cover what I had online, and they wouldn’t answer any emails that I sent them regarding their notice. They also took the time to plug their upcoming gigs in my comments a week before they requested I take down their material. Real classy stuff.

Who’s here? I’m Scott and I keep the place running. Sometimes. Unless the site goes down, then it’s MediaTemple (my host) who gets the blame. In late 2006 Brian Oliver joined Strange Reaction and has added his own, much lengthier and better written reviews off and on since then. A great addition and I’m glad he’s here. Mike E. has been posting articles since February of 2007 and can be seen in the “Mike Check” section of the site. Another great addition, thanks to both of you. Thanks also of course to everyone who visits, downloads the weekly podcast or leaves a comment.

What’s a podcast? How do I subscribe to get your latest podcast when it shows up instead of downloading them one at a time?
I recommend checking out Feedburner. That’s an easy to use FREE website that lets you subscribe to podcasts and even stream them. Check out the sidebar for my direct link!

Streaming only? I want free music! When this version was started all music was streaming only. I’ve since changed that rule a bit and will allow downloads on certain releases unless I get into grief with the labels. I’m doing this site for promotion, so I hope there isn’t an issue but will of course abide by their say. I don’t plan on making tracks from a 3-song EP available for downloading, that seems a bit silly.

I’m a band/label that wants to send you music for review, what do I put for an address? Please visit the submissions page for more info, and thanks for the interest!

What’s with the Google ads? Sell-out! Calling me names isn’t really asking a question, but if you must know I use Google Ads in a vain attempt to knock my monthly webhosting bill down a bit. It’s not a huge problem if nobody clicks the links, but if they are clicked I get some change that goes towards the site. Easy peasy.

You didn’t answer my question at all, what gives? Feel free to give me a piece of your mind.