why is it snowing in October?

It's snowing. And I didn't even wear a coat today. Shit.

Brett Anderson has completed work on his debut solo album. It's due out in early 2007.

Gruff Rhys from the Super Furry Animals has a new side project.

Karl Lagerfeld wants Cat Power to be the new face of Chanel. Somehow I don't equate Chanel's elegance with Chan Marshall's alcoholism and mental instability.

Stereogum posted a bizarre/enjoyable mash-up of Lily Allen and the Stone Roses. Nice.

Pitchfork drinking game. For the haters.

... and bizarrely, now the sun is shining!? Only in Canada...