Writing an album is hard work. You may think it's all fun and games, but let me tell you brothers and sisters...it's serious business.

I'm sitting up surrounded by my note papers in what must look like a bird's nest of looseleaf and sharpie-filled printer paper. Three ring binders are the foundation, with varying layers of thickness and coherency.

Booker T and the MG's is spinning on my record player, soon to be followed by Yeah Yeah Yeahs and whatever else happens after that will most likely be out of my control. My subconscious takes over DJ duties after the rest of my nervous system breaks down.

I met Matt and Kim of "Matt and Kim" on Wednesday at the ridiculous Powersliding event down at Santa Monica pier. They are super nice in person and their music kicks ass.

Peace

Mike