speed of dark

We are one week away from what is known in retail parlance as "Black Friday," traditionally the heaviest shopping day of the year. Since Mr. Folkie and I saw Zach and Miri Make a Porno,, I can't help remembering the scene where Delaney, who is black, is told by the boss that he has to work on Black Friday. The tirade that follows is both bizarre and hilarious--typical Kevin Smith.

Can You See the Sunset brings us some tunes from the stack of CDs from his overflowing mailbox--a hazard of music blogging. I have stacks too, and it's really hard to keep up.

Lost in Your Inbox also posts some new music today, one with Calvin Harris vocals. Scroll down, and you'll find us discussing Craig Ferguson and Scottish accents.

Thanks, Captain Obvious has brand new music from Anathallo's new album, Canopy Glow.

Count Me Out has featured Horsefeathers, Deerhunter, and new Andrew Bird this week on video.

And Contrast Podcast #138 covers affairs of The Heart. My contribution will probably show up again on my Favorites of 2008, so check it out.

This one is for Indie Mom:
Chris Walla: Everyone Needs a Home from Field Manual (2008)
MySpace | Website | Label: Barsuk
Buy at Amazon.com, iTunes

Buildings and Trees: November, unknown album (2005)
Download: CNET

Trembling Blue Stars: November Starlings from The Last Holy Writer (2007)
MySpace | Label: ElefantRecords
Buy at Amazon.com, iTunes, and eMusic

The National: Mr. November from Alligator (2005)
MySpace | Website | Label: Beggars Banquet
Buy at The National Shop, iTunes, and eMusic

Photo by alt-gramma: native California wild grapes