Just when I thought that Modest Mouse and The White Stripes were fresh new bands, I hear my first Pixies song, The Bone Machine on Davey's new comp.

No question that they influenced MM and WS. Add a lisp to the Pixie singer's voice, and it's a dead ringer for Isaac Brock's. Or vice versa, since the Pixies came first.

And is a bone machine what I think it is?

Also, on the subject of Modest Mouse, Im finally really starting to enjoy Good News.

And speaking of influences, M.M.'s, Bukowski could easily be a Tom Waits? song!

And speaking of Tom Waits, when I get more time I'll post about the most excellent concert last summer at the Orpheum in Vancouver.

And speaking of annoying, I'd appreciate suggestions for a less-annoying avatar for the happy bunny.