That's it, I must own an iPod. The new ones have built-in recording features, although they aren't activated in the current software. If I can plug this thing into my car, play hours of my favorite music without changing CDs, and use it as a voice recorder for story ideas that … [Read more...]

We got the latest issue of Time in the mail today. I was sort of idly flipping through it when I found a lengthy article on online piracy that was so one-sided and accusatory that I couldn't help it… I wrote them a letter. This is nothing you guys haven't heard before, but … [Read more...]

I know I'm not the only one who's noticed that radio sucks lately. Salon has done several fine pieces on Clear Channel's bully tactics. But for those of you who listen to the rock/alternative stations: have you noticed a distinct lack of women lately? I'm not talking about the … [Read more...]

I need to figure out how to make iTunes play Six Underground for me at least once a day. I don't know why it cheers me up, but it does. … [Read more...]

Orbital's "Halcyon and On and On" is excellent at dispelling post-meeting anger and promoting writing productivity. Play -> infinite repeat -> happiness. … [Read more...]

Twice today, I've turned on iTunes and set it to play random songs from my top-rated list only to have it start with the song that was already running through my head. (At the moment, it's K's Choice, Virgin State of Mind. Not exactly a ubiquitous track.) This is freaking me out … [Read more...]

Hilary Rosen, Wicked Witch of the West RIAA, is resigning. … [Read more...]

My 5-star iTunes list includes a lot of stuff that isn't (as far as I know) available on CD. A quick sampling: Angie Hart, Blue [1] Sheryl Crow, Ode to Billy Joe (from VH1 Storytellers) Lilith Fair (various), Closer to Fine Now if only I could find Patty Griffin's version … [Read more...]

Journalists have been busily reporting that Aimee Mann and the Breeders are making appearances on Buffy this month, but the biggest news is the act that's sandwiched between the two. Angie Hart's haunting "Blue" stole the show last night (even though "Conversations With Dead … [Read more...]

From the depths of rec.arts.sf.fandom, I bring you…. LOTR filk to the tune of "Istanbul." Even old Mirkwood was once the Greenwood Great.Why it changed, I dare not say.[Evil One liked it better that way.] All rights and privileges due to Kip Williams. … [Read more...]