razier things have happened. BigYawn is back, bigger than ever, for sure. Hopefully better too. For awhile there, I really felt like we may have been spinning our tires, but it turns out we really were making some cool changes here, and its only going to get better.

Some new things currently on the site include the obvious, more reviews. We plan on doing multiple reviews each day if possible. We also plan, starting next week, on doing a local CD of the week. We have no intention of forgetting our DC faithful. Also, we are doing some other things with our re-designed front page. Notice the UK flavor of the week, where we throw up a new band the Brits are in love with, that most folks have never heard of. It makes for good humor if nothing else. You gotta love NME. Also on the front page, you can take a look deep into the Yawn and see what we're listening to at the moment. Plus more news blurbs, the single of the week, and of course, random lyrics.

We are expanding other pages as well, and adding more columns. This particular one is going weekly, but expect other monthly ones touching on various issues, including movie soundtracks, Baltimore and power tools. Also, coming soon, our "Where is the Music" page. I'm personally very excited about this one, but we're mum on the details for now.

Also, BigYawn is going to be a bit more visible now that we are officially residing in DC. Look for monthly happy hours and other get togethers. No sense in trying to build a community if you can't bring the folks together right? We'll continue to promote shows as well, including one at Art-O-Matic and a wild Xmas party later this year.

And if this isn't enough for you, BigYawn is gonna overwhelm you with information. Venues, release dates, places to shop, and celebrity play lists!? Well, let's try not to get ahead of ourselves...

It's great to be back, and we hope you're happy to have us back. We plan on staying around for awhile. Feel free to write any of our staff of over 30 writers and contributors and say hi. Look forward to being back here next week. Until then, ciao!

-e 9/13/04