Blondie was one of the few bands to break out of the late 70s CBGB's scene into the Top 40. Their 1976 eponymous debut album was a hit in the U.K. and a hit on American college stations and was re-released in 1977 when Chrysalis bought the small indie label that had put it out. Their choice of singles was "Rip Her to Shreds," which was a fave around KUSF, the San Francisco station I was working then. It's also our song tonight:

Matt Keating started out as a busker and in the early 90s got signed to indie label, Alias Records. His music is Americana all the way in an Elliott Smith or Jeff Buckley vein. I hope it won't take his demise for people to get turned on to his music. Check out his My Space page and tonight's song, "McHappiness" from this 1994 release Scaryarea,

(Graphic via Eric)

DJ Paul V at Indie 103.1 sent this in to the Bill Maher contest. "Cheney’s Got A Gun"

Meanwhile FDL takes a look at Barbara Comstock's early years. She's handling Scotter Libby's loot and PR.