Today is Morrissey's birthday, which is sort of like a Holy Day of Obligation around these parts. I will be unable to partake in any sort of public worship service, but humbly suggest that you go to the Sweet and Tender Hooligans bash in honor of Moz's 47th birthday tonight at the House of Blues. Bring gladioli. And band-aids. And, while you're at it, why don't you use black tape to write "Vile" on your mom's straw hat. I did that once. Not sure if it impressed her or not.

In other news:

• Our friends, Mad Happy, have a CD, Renegade Geeks, no available at Amoeba Records in Hollywood. Pick up a copy.
• Razorcake #32 should be on the stands any day now. My latest column features an essay on Trashcan Sinatras.
  
• That is all.