You are on the radar, my friend. Thanks for being patient, and for writing.

I suggested the criminally under-appreciated Irish pop/punk/metal band Therapy? I actually sent you a follow up email (using my real name, Steve) a few weeks after the column started and you wrote back stating the mighty T? was in your queue. So, it's simply a case of waiting my turn, I suppose. Just hoping to get my guys some press Stateside. Thanks!

Thanks for suggesting Milkshake to Rob! See you around town

Now onto more serious matters: I don't have an email from a RoyBatty in my box — did we correspond? What did you suggest?

I alternate this column with my Death by Power Ballad column, and the combination and timing is just right for me — I don't want either to seem like work (my previous column, Unsolicited Career Advice, became an effort to get out toward the end of its run, cuz I just lost the inspiration for it). I love this column and the introduction to new sounds and interaction with Popdose readers; I also love me some power ballads. I have time to write one column a week, so I alternate weeks.

I know there are others who sent stuff after the initial call for submissions, and all I can do is ask your patience. There's a religious rap record I have to get to, and at least one singer/songwriter and one metal band I know I'll be taking on. But there are also releases (like Koot Hoomi and the one I'm covering next column) that require a more timely response to be most effective. I'll get to everything eventually, but not necessarily in the order of submission.

I appreciate your appreciation for the column. Let me know what you suggested, and I'll make sure it gets covered.