Hi, Jack, I did get that Popstrangers from the publicist, but I think I must have been pretty busy when it came in and I didn't pay much attention to it. Have to go back and listen again. Are you liking that Mac DeMarco?

Grinderman 2, ridiculous! "What I know"

haven't heard the Male Bonding...kinda liking this Jonsi thing lately, you heard that? (it's the opposite of rocking, sort of baroque electro-pop, but cool).

Are you liking that Woods? I am.

I like it. It's pretty different. There are singers on most of the tracks, primarily Shara Worden from My Brightest Diamond, but also Sufjan Stevens, Matt Berninger and Padma Newsome...have you heard it?

No, not the same show. Although NIN was an opener for Bowie...very good show. They work well together.

Mmmm, kind of so so on cause co-motion...sounds like watered down Clash to me. I reviewed it a while ago for PM, and I sort of forget what I said, except 'no thanks.' How are you doing these days?

That's my favorite song all year. Are you doing a list?

Thanks for the birthday wishes Jack...just saw your comment. Are you feeling any better?

Oh Mogwai, fantastic...bring earplugs, though. I might try to see Big Dipper in Boston late in September. (They're playing with Pollard's band, Boston Spaceships.)

Hey, Jack...how's it going?

thanks man. my wife and i went to see lucinda williams (her favorite) at a local outdoor festival last thursday and i was delighted when they played *it's a long way to the top (if you wanna rock n roll) for an encore. so i d/led some ac/dc when i returned home. still sounds pretty good! dig: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ex_magician/2811352460/

It looked kind of messy in the pictures. I have a new mix up at 30secondsover.blogspot.com if you're interested...I'm obsessed with the Darker My Love track.

Good time?

It would be worth getting up early enough on Sunday to see Mahjonggh. They're pretty great live.

That sounds cool. Have fun.

Lucky you going to Pitchfork next weekend. Who are you amped to see?

Heading up to NOVA for fireworks tomorrow? If so, do you want to car pool?

I really liked the Pyramids ST...heard that? Everything Hydrahead does, really

How that's Made Out of Babies?

I just think they're fun summertime, coming out of the windows of the car on the way to the beach music. Nothing very serious. My favorite pop right now is I Love Math, which is the guy from the Deathray Davies.

Memorial Day weekend was good. Some fishing, cookout with the family, visit from the bro. Sorry we did not get together. Will try for this weekend.

Thanks, Jack. That Big Dipper reissue is my favorite thing so far this year.

heya, awesome on seeing the ruby suns, man i'm jealous! hope you said 'hi' to them!

Hello hello. Seeing your page reminds me that I need to check out Flying. The band not the action. xoxo t

Speaking as an ex-Hoosier who couldn't wait to get out, I can assure you that Indiana is not cool...but Secretly Canadian/Jagjaguwar is...at least sometimes. All well with you?

Hey, Jack, having a Secretly Canadian festival? (I really like that Bon Iver and Throw me the Statue.)

Dead Goats!

Mine's from a Flying Nun comp, great stuff. Is the rest as good?

Popping in to say hello. Hello!

I love them, I've seen then this month live, was one of the best concerts of the year :)

hello - i don't know where i got it but i am more than happy to send it to you: http://download.yousendit.com/95EE30FF0D184B30

gary higgins - cool.

hah thanks! Although, I can I not make a habit out of this radio thing? It's way too much fun. Maybe I just feel that way since I only recently started, but it's great stuff.

Missing Mr. Bird was one of the greatest concert regrets this year. In for Caribou at the Ballroom next Wednesday? I'm driving!

I have gone ahead and purchased us two tickets for The Hold Steady/Art Brut show.

I like Frightened Rabbit...can't decide if they really remind me of Twilight Sad or it's just the accents. What's the deal with all these Scottish bands lately anyway?

Hey Derek, check out this site: www.nowplayit.com Here is a link to The Magic Numbers/This Is A Song tutoral with the Stodarts as instructors (check the previews). What a great idea!

http://www.scheduletwo.com/video/andrew_bird/why Great live videos etc.

We are proud parents of two twin tickets to the Boris/Kurihara/Damon and Naomi sow at the Satellite Ballroom.

I'm stateside! I love Europe. We and miss pitchperfect need to catch some brews.

Good grief look at all my typos below, sorry about that!

You power failure must be goign around - we got ours today, doh! Good thing I have a prtable turntable that runs on batteries!

And I get played next to Blonde Redhead? Now that is a genuine honor!

thanks for the dungen rec. I'll check it out this week.

Ha, you did play it. Hooray! Hooray!

Yeah, I have a couple of their albums on vinyl. I found this guy on soulseek who apparently collects only SST bands, as he had tons of great stuff, including the entire Angst catalog. It certainly brings back some great memories.

thanks for commenting --age is just a number, but I'm turning 30 on Friday so I 'm just a bit paranoid lately!

Lets try to meet up later this week for a drink!