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Flight of The Conchords is probably the funniest comedy act I’ve heard in awhile. And they are definitely the funniest folk parody duo I’ve ever heard. I’m not sure if there is a bandwagon on which to jump yet, but if there is I’m ready to go.

I first caught them on HBO’s One Night Stand, and I’ve been in tears ever since.

I’ve also been collecting whatever media I can. So, here’s what I’ve found: Flight of the Conchords Audio/Video.

If you have any mp3s or videos of the fourth most popular folk parody act in New Zealand, send them to me, and I’ll post them. (Also, if any authority figure would like to tell me that me posting these is illegal in any way, I’ll take any of them down that are illegal to post, but I’d have to think that the guys would like it and benefit from the fact that I’m posting these…)

Via Slashdot:

How Battlestar Galactica Killed TV: “Don Melanson writes ‘Following up on the MPAA going after torrent sites, you may be interested in Mindjack’s latest feature - Piracy is Good? How Battlestar Galactica Killed Broadcast TV by Mark Pesce. It includes a post-script written in reponse to the recent Torrent site shutdowns.’ From the article: ‘While you might assume the SciFi Channel saw a significant drop-off in viewership as a result of this piracy, it appears to have had the reverse effect: the series is so good that the few tens of thousands of people who watched downloaded versions told their friends to tune in on January 14th, and see for themselves. From its premiere, Battlestar Galactica has been the most popular program ever to air on the SciFi Channel, and its audiences have only grown throughout the first series. Piracy made it possible for ‘word-of-mouth’ to spread about Battlestar Galactica.’”

This is how it works, people. Just like when bands let people tape and freely trade their music. Ever heard of the Grateful Dead? Phish? Dave Matthews Band? All of them owe their success in part to embracing this sort open trade. They knew that the more people that heard their music the more people would like, and thus buy, their music.

The other part? Quality product. Yeah, that’s the hard part.

My next music purchase: Music to make love to your old lady by

Harlem’s back. Harlem World, that is. After 5 years away from the game and “livin la vida without the loca,” Mase (aka Ma$e, Muder Mase), has a single out, appropriately titled, Welcome Back.

It’s a bomb track, no doubt. It’s also the next song you’ll hear all over the place until you can’t stand it. However, with a funked up version of the Welcome Back, Kotter theme song as the root of the hook, it’s got serious staying power, too.

I’ve already listened to it five* times in a row. Head still bobbing.

Welcome back, Mase. Truly.

* Make that six times.

Mos Def has finally stepped away from the camera long enough to complete a new solo album, The New Danger, due to be released on September 28th.

Fans have been waiting for a new full album since they first heard his amazing first album, Black On Both Sides, was released in 1999. Not that we’ve had to completely go without getting to hear his smooth flow. He faithfully shows up on albums and singles enough to keep us both satiated and drooling for more. (See my All Mos iMix for all the tracks iTunes offers that feature Mos Def as a guest.)

Update: The Mos Def site linked to in this post is no longer around. Luckily, there’s a new Mos Def news and info site at mosdef.funky4u.com.

Thought I’d be nice and help spread the meme of Glen, the band Survivor, and their Starbucks commercial. I think Roy is the true star, though.

Enjoy.

There’s also, Stacey. Leave her alone.

Tip: Use the two inner-most areas of the concentric circles that define your selection point to zoom in and out. This took me a while to discover, but it’s a gem of a find.

Wish #1: I should be able to minimize/hide the search/info remote control interface thing-a-ma-bob with a single click.

Wish #2: There should be single-click “show all” functionality as well.

Props: I get more impressed with this site the longer I play with it. This is in no small part because I get to play with the site itself.

Musicplasma

Type in an artist or band name in the search box. See and interact with related artists.

I wonder, are they simply hooking into Amazon.com’s recommendations?

No matter. This is cool. Way cool.

Now it’s time for everyone’s favorite game, Rapper or Failed High Tech Startup! (Just hover your mouse over each one for the answer.)

Mex
• Akon
• Anticon
• Blumentopf
• Borialis
• Ciara
• Company Flow
• Computer Jockeys
• El Sitio
• Electric Schoolhouse
• Equipp
• Framfabb
• FatDrive
• Hot Action Group
• Imaginon
• ISYSS
• Kablink
• Kritik
• Neoforma
• Nephlim Modulation Systems
• Pelham Power Productions
• Raekwon
• Rayvon
• Sarai
• Sierra
• Technotronic