John Bramwell returned to England in 2000 after a plethora of pit stops and assembled I am Kloot, a sound with some pop, an acoustic bite and clever lyrics. The final product is an edible puffed out mass of delightful music. ??

I am Kloot - To You
I am Kloot - Over My Shoulder
I am Kloot - Morning Rain

There's also some live performances here.

Modest Mouse and Guided by Voices have recorded their sets for Austin City Limits. It airs on January 21st, check your local listings.

Drowned in Sound catches up with Neds Atomic Dustbin John Penney for some quick questions.

The Washington Post has their best of 2004.

"The new film Hotel Rwanda tells the story of the 1994 Rwandan genocide through one man's attempt to save some of his countrymen and women. Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan has a review." - NPR

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