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PopMatters has begun their coverage of The Best Music of 2008.

You Ain't No Picasso has put together a Christmas 2008 Mix, if you're into that sort of thing.

4AD Records also has a free mix up for download -- it contains one song from every album they released this year.

With an eye toward the future, Michel Gondry is going to have a massive 2009.  Check out all the stuff he's putting out!

AC Newman is playing the Mercy Lounge on March 21st!  Download "Submarines of Stockholm" to celebrate!

The complete series of Deadwood comes out on DVD today -- check out the all-new bonus material!

Thanks, Caroline -- now I can make Samoas ANY TIME I WANT.