I mean, this ain't no Nick Denton jernt. And the only creampies around here are the anal kind, as God intended. Anyhow, I want to introduce you to bmarkey, my good friend and personal musical didact, and also proprietor of Big Green House. He lives in Seattle but fortunately is not "Seattle nice." And this week, to coincide with his debut here, he's done an interview with music pioneer Marty Thau. Marty Fucking Thau! I actually giggled giddily on the subway this morning just thinking about it. Anyhow, it's an auspicious beginning, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did.

As for my part, this weekend I had planned to finish two book reviews and start on a third and maybe also punch up two record reviews to post. Instead, I did none of those things. Well, there is a review of Bitter Milk. But I have some other things in the pipeline, and even if I have to miss this week's 6FU AND Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

I hope you all enjoy the new format and find the content more compelling, now that there's supplements to my usual "I'm sooooo drunk" and "Your music sucks" meanderings. Every week, #1HS will feature book and music reviews, and soon we'll be adding art, movie, and (hopefully) retaurant reviews. And also, expect the occasional interview--in fact, I've got a pretty interesting one lined up, provided the subject lifts that fucking restraining order.

Finally, I'd like to invite your feedback, and also, if you are a marketing wonk or a PR flack and you have books, music, or beer you'd like to send this way, I also encourage you to email me, because naturally we love free shit.