Wishing you a swinging holiday

On my mini-iPod right now, I have 344 holiday songs. Some are duplicates — every lounge-style holiday album seems to include Dean Martin’s version of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” and if it doesn’t it should — but even so that means about 18 hours of tuneful holiday spirit. I can pull up any of 12 …

The Faders — and you! — on the BBC

Want to be on British television? You can be — we got the hookup for you. The Faders, our favorite local alt-country-and-more hipsters, are about to have a close encounter with the BBC, and they want you to be there. Here’s the scoop from Jon in the band: It’s no joke … we got a …

Does this superhero suit make me look fat?

Here’s just the thing to soothe my ills: The Incredibles, Pixar’s latest animated feature, opens tomorrow. It’s all over local press and the internet, including many interviews with the creator/director, Brad Bird. The official movie site is fun, especially the “Picture Yourself as a Superhero” feature. I’m Groovy Thunder Gal! My official super power is …

From the outside, looking in

From the Guardian Unlimited (yes, I’m referencing British people again), a succinct guide to interpreting hour-by-hour exit poll results. Combine this with a color-coded map of the states, preferably one that lets you play out electoral college scenarios, and you can play election pundit in the comfort of your own home! Or, if like me …