Now entering brokesville. Population: me

I'm late in getting to this, and I have no excuse. I've just started perusing the ridiculously rich and massive collection of music being reissued by Hip-O Select , under the moniker "The Complete Motown Singles."

Each set covers a year of motown at its peak, and as far as I can tell, each is easily worth the lofty price tag. Oh dear. If I had to choose one, and only one, so far 1967 would win out. Apparently, I'm not alone. I consider it a massive personal failing that I am only just now getting into this stuff. Yeah, I'd always loved the favorites, but the fact that, until today, I had never given the Four Tops' "Bernadette" a serious listen is just a crime.

I intend to make up for lost time, and probably lose my wallet along the way.

Of course, Kenny Gamble is in the early stages of reissuing all the old Philly Sound soul, which I have always loathed, but, honestly, have never given a fair shake. I've learned my lesson. Kenny, bring it on. I'll give it another, more honest try.

A treat for all manner of dorks

Do your inner child a favor and watch this.

Perfect. Just perfect. Even the horribly filmed ending worked for me.

My favorite part? The snake.

Yes, I will now spend my entire evening amongst the legos. Did I mention I'm 29?

Arcade Soundsystem

Yup. According to pitchfork, LCD Soundsystem and Arcade Fire will be touring together this fall.

Only one date announced thus far, out in LA. Suffice to say that I would slap yo grammama, right in front of you, for tickets to this. More later once show dates are released.