Morrissey this week. Haven't heard him in a while. Not that I haven't wanted to, but sometimes you just get overwhelmed with current stuff and it takes up most hours of the day just sifting.

Having enjoyed Morrissey and his musical existentialism ever since The Smiths, it's nice to know (and somewhat gratifying) that his popularity hasn't ebbed in all that time.

This weekend's concert, from Santiago Chile, recorded in November of 2004 features an absolutely ecstatic crowd, singing along to How Soon Is Now and taking it from there.

A good concert from a powerful and enduring artist. How ever you feel about him, he's been doing and doing it for a long time and has the fans to prove it.

Enjoy.

To the 80's this weekend with a live set from The Smiths, during their U.S. tour in 1986. This concert, from the Universal Amphitheater, was recorded on August 26, 1986 during what has been considered the band's peak. Even though they were together for a short period of time, they managed to leave a lasting impression as one of the most influential bands of the 80's and this concert, lasting a little over an hour, is practically a Greatest Hits album, even though they weren't a successful band commercially - they did have a huge cult and critical following.

In case you were in an 80's frame of mind today.

Play loud. I always say that, and it's always true.

Trying something a bit different tonight. Singer-songwriter Danny Coughlan who has been getting a lot of attention via his stage persona, Crybaby.

Tonight it's a single that won't be officially out until Marcy 19. I Cherish Heartbreak More than the Love That I Lost.

Coughlan's unique voice is very reminiscent of Morrissey of The Smiths and his choice of the angst-ridden road of Roy Orbison and Scott Walker.

I think we might be starting with new artists this week. There's a lot going on and you need to know about it.

For the time though . . . .enjoy.