It's been a hectic week around here, but things are settling back to normal, and the blog should return to its usual low level of activity.

Let's start with this article from the New York Times, about the new ways musicians are finding to connect with their fans. Among those featured in the article is Jonathan Coulton; if you don't know his music, you should. I'm particularly fond of "Code Monkey," "When You Go," and "I'm Your Moon" (a poignant song sung to Pluto after its demotion from the list of planets), but it's all good.