musings

Science fiction trailblazer Arthur C. Clarke has died. Despite my mixed feelings about many of his books, Mr. Clarke will always have a place in my heart for saying “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Such tremendous insight in so few words.

Today is a good day. Why, you ask? It’s because I discovered that Toni Halliday, ex of Curve is finally making music again (and not just a guest spot on a Christmas song by the tremendously underwhelming Killers). Toni’s solo project is called Chatelaine, and there are two tracks up on her myspace page – and they’re gorgeous. Welcome back, Toni – I’ve missed you since 2005, and I’m overjoyed to have you back.

Have you bought yourself a copy of Nine Inch Nails’ Ghosts I-IV yet? No? What the Hell is wrong with you? Go get it! NOW!