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Q: What’s up with the name? Isn’t it an album or something?
Coke Machine Glow is the name of a Gordon Downie album, yes, and it’s also the name of his book of poetry.
Scott bought the domain in 2002 for use as a split personal site (er, blog, maybe) with official CMG Asshole Bryan Bodell before it eventually became this. The name just never changed; though we did attempt to think of something a little less plagiaristic at a few points, nothing stuck. So, for better or worse, here we are.
Q: But…won’t you get sued?
Coke might eventually say something. Or Downie will get pissed off that the name of the first album/book under his own name has been co-opted for a music e-zine. Who’ll sue us first? All part of the fun.
Q: So what the hell are you now?
We’re a webzine. Daily Ops is our blog.
Q: Why?
Wait, what?
Q: What the fuck are you guys doing? Do you have a mission statement, or anything?
Heavens, of course not. We’ve barely got cellphones. But over the years we’ve developed a set of priorities and interests. We are interested in our position along the crumbling borders of journalism and opinion, criticism and literature, art and scene. We are interested in exploring this disintegration through the context of music: hip-hop, indie, out, electronic, or whatever else strikes us, although, really, mostly those four. We think the internet is a weird and very funny place, and hopefully you’re here laughing at it with us.
Q: Well, I want in! Can I apply to write for you?
We dunno—can you? (Burn.) Seriously: we’re always hiring, but hiring is a loose term in that no one here’s getting paid. If asked to join the staff, though, you will get promo CDs and concert tickets and the chance to interview artists you admire and be a valued part of a close-knit collective of cultural writers who occasionally matriculate, with the Glow’s blessing, to bigger and better (paying) things. To apply, e-mail us a couple of lists—first, your favorite ten or so of this decade, second, your favorite ten or so of this year so far. Let us know roughly what you’re looking to do: a review per week, a track review or blog entry here and there, etc. Attach some examples of your writing and an introductory cover letter and we’ll be in touch if we’re interested.
Q: This site is bullshit! I hate you! How do I contact you to inform you of this?
Check the email links under the staff page. We shall grow large with your ire.
Q: I want you in my life forever.
That is not a question, FAQ. That is The Answer. But feel free to donate to us by clicking the big button below.
Q: Are you accepting advertising?
YES—in hopes of eventually covering site costs and paying everyone involved, sweet Christ, YES. We’ve got a lot of options available. Holler.
Q: What about promos?
You, unsigned promo person, are our lifeblood. If there’s a particular writer who you’d like to get in touch with, check the staff page. If not, contact Scott and he’ll get you in touch with someone. While we’ll give anything a listen, we’re pretty selective in what we actual get around to covering, so please don’t be offended if that doesn’t include your music. Keep us updated on future projects; maybe it’ll fit in better. PR professionals should be advised, by the way, that there is no central CMG office, as we’re too major for that, but many staffers freelance elsewhere and are nice contacts to have anyway.
Q: I want to read some boring tech stuff! Where can I do that?
Jackpot: Cokemachineglow.com is powered by Textpattern. Special thanks to Mark Hurty (webmaster of pals Daytrotter) and Peter Anderson for panic relief and technical support. Direct any tech issues to Mark.
