News from the mailbox: About a month ago I posted a whole slew of songs by one Karl Blau , awesome electro-folkie, who is not to be confused with C arl Blau, the probably also awesome gastroenterologist .� I say probably because I wouldn't know, having an intestinal fortitude as strong as a WWI cannon.� But let's save those stories for another day.

If you like the musical stylings of head Silver Jew David Berman, definitely check out his song Mockingbird Diet . His stuff really comes alive when mixed with some tweaked out beats as in the song Ho Western World . (Not on this album; listen here . Wow so good.)

Anyway! Karl Blau and 4 other artists are coming out with a Limited Edition Vinyl Only LP called Four Way Split . Blau along with Graves, Nate Ashley and the Gift Machine all contribute 3-4 psychedelic/experimental songs each. Only 500 copies are being distributed. Visit PIATPK for more info.� Below are a few sample tracks from the LP:

Karl Blau: She Asked Me To Bring Her Colours .mp3

Karl Blau: Song For Kevin .mp3 (Amusingly funky!)

Gift Machine: It Had To Be You. mp3 (This song needs to be in a movie.Now.)

Gift Machine: What Do You Require? . mp3