At some point in the very near future, I'll start running lists of favorite songs and albums from 2009 here, but for now, enjoy this online mixtape, which is hardly an exhaustive statement of recent aural pleasures but is, at least, somewhat representative.

A Friday Night Noise rant that'll probably make a lot of people angry. Any bets on that action?

Friday Night Noise: Black Leather Jesus and Hive Mind.

There's no way in Hell that R. Kelly will ever, ever perform these songs live, or in a nightclub, or by himself alone at home, even if you're a well-endowed 13-year old girl in a skimpy schoolgirl uniform and you're shamelessly throwing yourself at him.

Friday Night Noise: Concrete Violin & Circuit Wound.

NODIN'S PRE-SCHOOL PICTURE!

The full text of my interview with Aquarelle, on the Minneapolis City Pages music blog.

Friday Night Noise: The Homopolice & Oneohtrix Point Never.