why i was singing the praises of xm

does the world need a bossa nova version of the dead kennedy's Too Drunk To Fuck??
yes it does.
NOUVELLE VAGUE
they have a record (self-titled) of 80's songs done in the bossa nova style. ok, it might grate a bit but overall a good musical experience.
also if you are in the mood for something new check out healthy white baby. if you go to their website you can download a couple of their songs. dan black was the in the Blacks, an alt country band and Laurie Stirratt was in an alt country band and also has a record out w/ her twin brother John (the bassist of Wilco and also of his own other band Autumn Defense) . I recommend the song SOUL.
(Their name comes from Raising Arizona. Makes me happy.)