No Music Blogging in New Zealand

Looks like New Zealand has put an end to music blogging in their country. This is where Big Brother starts watching your every move. This behavior is unacceptable and hopefully done away with very soon. Sign the petition to stop this foolishness here. You can read more about the news here.

Here’s what was sent to me:

Remember New Zealand, that tiny country that gave everyone Flight of the Conchords, Liam Finn, Ladyhawke, Crowded House etc etc? Well they’ve just passed a law that bans music blogging.

Essentially, the law requires ISPs to disconnect anyone ‘suspected’ of downloading something illegally. Music blogs fit under this definition. There will be no trials or proof, all they need is ‘suspicion’.

Adios, Bush.

Junior Boys-So This Is Goodbye [mp3]

A New Day Has Come

Last night over beers, one of my friends was telling me about McCain’s request to be put in for one more mission. I’m kind of scared that he wouldn’t have made it through a quarter of the mission before bowing out and having Palin come in for her evil reign. It is indeed a memorable time in this country and I am extremely proud to be able and tell my future children that I participated in this historic election. I was extremely lucky to go to his acceptance speech for the DNC here in Denver and I couldn’t help but get kind of choked up when driving home tonight listening to his celebratory speech on the radio. Not to get all red, white, and blue, but I hope to see the US turn the corner and create a new positive direction for future generations. Things are looking bleak everywhere. Trust me, I talk to people from coast to coast on a daily basis, and for people that know me, you know what I’m talking about. I hear tons of sob stories everyday about foreclosures, repossessions, sickness, and layoffs. I don’t think this country could handle another four years of absent minded leadership and for this, I am happy the US public has spoken with such a thunderous response.

The Postal Service-A Brand New Colony (KCRW Session) [mp3]

Election Day

I casted my ballot about a week ago and I can only hope that all of you did the same or plan on performing your civic duty today. May the best man win.

The Clash-Know Your Rights [mp3]
The Clash- Clampdown [mp3]
The Clash-Revolution Rock [mp3]