In absence of substance...

These songs are kicking my ass today:

* "This Charming Man" - Death Cab (covering The Smiths)

* "Turn My Blue Sky Black" - Mooney Suzuki

* "Nothingwrong" - Jimmy Eat World

* "A Distorted Reality is Now a Necessity to be Free" - Elliott Smith

* "Radio Clash" - The Clash

* "Another View Point" - Cornelius

* That damn Snow Patrol song. Seriously. It rules all over the place.

If you don't have this music, you really need to get with the program. Download it before your hipster stock devalues!

How can you not love this man?

Song of the day: "My Old Flame" - John Vanderslice.

John's new album is rumoured to be released next August. Please give pause for silent celebration...

Song of the day: "You Were My Fiji" - John Vanderslice

I have tickets to see Slint (a la reunion) in San Fran, and you don't.

Song of the day: "Good Morning Captain", Slint.

It's that time of year again, kids!