Little Boots - "New In Town"

I thought I would throw out some Little Boots to kick off the weekend. Feel free to stand up and frolic about the office.

Song of the Day: Polvo - "Beggar's Bowl"

Jokes on me ... and every major news network.

Later yesterday evening, I learned that Al Jefferson isn't going anywhere. Apparently the Suns called about the deal and the Wolves swiftly turned them down (because it was completely awful, let's be honest). David Kahn even had to call Al Jefferson to assure him he wasn't be traded.

I understand why McHale is leaving, but I don't understand this.

Yesterday, the Timberwolves' new GM, Dave Kahn, put the media at ease by finally announcing the departure of Kevin McHale. I spent much of my evening watching the press conference and reading reactions to the news and I was happy that Kahn's ready to move in a new direction. However, I woke up this morning to the news that Kahn is looking to deal the one Wolves player (Al Jefferson) that you could build around, for Amar'e Stoudemire.

Al Jefferson is the best low-post scorer in the league. If you gave him as many touches as Shaq got in his prime, he would put up similar numbers, not to mention he's a better free throw shooter. I've listened to execs, broadcasters and players discuss how amazing his footwork is. He will be a perennial All Star soon and he's younger than Stoudemire. Plus, Amar'e could opt-out in 2010, meaning we could lose Stoudemire, Jefferson and this year's 6th pick by 2010. No deal Howie.

The Blood Brothers - "Laser Life"

This isn't, by any means, a new video. I just genuinely enjoy it.

Song of the Day: The Gossip - "Dimestore Diamond"
This is for the ladies.

Beirut - "The Concubine"

Toy piano! I'm going to try and use the word "concubine" in my vocabulary this week, as I know many.

Song of the Day: T. Nile - "Cabin Song"

Woods - "To Clean"

I'm pretty sure this is what I dream about each night, except there are usually more bananas involved.

Song of the Day: Modest Mouse - "Autumn Beds"

Animal Collective - "Summertime Clothes"

I've been reading a lot of criticism about this video and of course, there's the "original" AC fans saying the band is too poppy now. Let's all just remember, it's just a band and this is just a video. Enjoy it for what it is and don't hate. This is still one of the greatest albums of 2009.

Song of the Day: Soulcrate - "Reflections (We All Have Hooks for Hands Remix)"

Coconut Records - "Microphone"

I wish Mr. Schwartzman would have incorporated the dog more. Other than that, this is a very lovely tune.


Song of the Day: Portugal. The Man - "People Say"
Adding punctuation in the middle of the band's name is a copywriter's nightmare.

Mof Def - "Quiet Dog (Bite Hard)" (live on Letterman)

Once you're done watching Mos on Letterman, please, be kind, rewind.


Song of the Day: Terry Lynn - "Jamaican Girls"
Here's a little ditty to get you spinning in your swivel chair on Thursday morning.

Phenomenal Handclap Band - "You'll Disappear"

There are some pretty phenomenal handclaps in the background, if you listen closely.


Song of the Day: Dirty Projectors - "Stillness Is The Move"

Amadou and Mariam - "Masiteladi"

Amadou and Mariam are from Mali and interestingly enough the pair, known as "the blind couple from Mali" met at Mali's Institute for the Young Blind, and found they shared an affinity for music.


Song of the Day: J. Tillman - "Earthly Bodies"

Chairlift - "Bruises"

Chairlift finds life after the iPod commercial. I think Caroline Polachek could have settled for just one television screen, because there are screenless children in Africa.


Song of the Day: Yacht - "Psychic City"

May Playlist for Song of the Day!

MGMT - "Kids"

I'm glad I didn't go through what this kid did while I was a child. It's hard to believe I've had Oracular Spectacular for a year-and-a-half and this is still one of my favorite tunes from the album.


Song of the Day: Reed KD - "Winding Roads"

Dan Wilson - "Against Time"

Semisonic's "Feeling Strangely Fine" is still one of my favorite albums.


Song of the Day: Tobias Froberg - "What A Day"

Sondre Lerche - "Tragic Mirror"

Song of the Day: Pony Pony Run Run - "Hey You"

Ponytail - "Celebrate the Body Electric"

Song of the Day: Circulatory System - "Overjoyed"

Frightened Rabbit - "Swim Until You Can't See Land"

The concept sounds a little dangerous, but I'm always up for a new FR song.


Song of the Day: Good Old War - "Coney Island"

VV Brown - "Leave!"

It's a head in a box.

Kronos Quartet - "Tashweesh"

Sometimes, strings speak louder than words.