Charting the MP3 Universe!

alien protocol says: Sinead O'Connor is one talented vocalist. I may be dating myself here, but I remember "Nothing Compares 2 U" as the official brand for high school boat parties and cheesy dance picture sets. Then she disappeared. 2005 sees her resurface after recording a series of reggae themed songs at the legendary Tuff Gong studios in Jamaica and believe it or not, this stuff is good. Glad to have you back in my life, Sinead.

Skyler says: Mount Sims is the brainchild of Los Angeles scenester Matt Sims. His music is described as "soulful-punk-electro" and is dripping with sexual innuendo. His live sets are described as freakish and erotically charged - catch him when he comes through your town! In the meantime, bop out to this little electro ditty.

Robot Coup says: Today's post – sadly – is a eulogy to Oakland's goth-psychedelic visionaries, Gris Gris (tear). This band will go down as one of my all-time favorite perverts of sound. "Year Zero" is the total mind f__k that makes the rest of the circus (i.e.: life) actually tolerable. You will be missed.

fade theorist says: For you IDM heads out there, this one's sure to please. A nice, laid-back blend of glitch and hip-hop that I've been listening to again and again over the past month.

Din says: Tin Circus was a hot band based in Santa Rosa, CA in the mid 90's. I dig all of the tunes on their new MySpace page. "Everywhere I Go" is my fave. Glad to hear their fresh youthful sound again. Enjoy.