Well we’ve had almost a week of 2009 so it must be time again to condemn. Here’s a 32nd open condemnation thread. What’s getting up your goat this year so far? Which evil political, cultural, social, musical, religious, *specifically 2009* and other phenomena need condemnation? (Or loud denunciation?)

You can condemn anything you like except the news that M. Ward has a new album out in February. [Via Three Imaginary Girls] Read more »

Aside from the LP drinks across the length and breadth of the eastern seaboard (well, that may be a slight exaggeration…) summer is here, work is supposedly winding down (though I haven’t noticed) and it’s time to … party! It might be a good time to have an open party experiences thread - share tales of doom from work functions, report on exciting gigs, tell us about your fancy dress themed events, etc, ad infinitum! Read more »

I’ve just discovered a new artist - Melody Gardot, an American jazz singer. For anyone interested in music and disability, her story is really interesting. Read more »