I had occasion to exchange e-mail with Sam Rosenthal of Projekt Records back when I was trying to get more ambient music sent to WREK. As it happened I recently had occasion to be browsing the Projekt Records website, on which I saw his essay about MP3 sharing. My favorite quote from the article:

"I don't agree with the whole concept that people will steal music from you and never buy music again."

He is both the owner/operator of Projekt, as well as a professional working musician so if anyone has an informed opinion, you'd think this guy has one.

Because of all the good stuff I found on the Projekt MP3 page, I have some new band of the day picks. Today's is the band that Rosenthal is in, Black Tape for a Blue Girl. I wasn't previously familiar with them, although I've heard the name before. When I heard some of their music, it reminded me of the Changelings, a former botd. Really, it's probably the other way around since Black Tape has been around a lot longer. Check them out. can buy some in MP3 format.

I hear on the news today that we've given our president a blank check to just go do whatever he wants to do in Iraq. That's nice. He's a trustworthy sort, as are his cronies, so I'm sure it will all work out in the end.