This weekend I made the difficult choice to pull out of the show I was to perform with the group Northern State in June. Difficult because I really like them and I really wanted to debut some new stuff. But being sick in various ways recently and for the next couple of weeks means that I am completely unable to practice and prepare as I should, and I know that anything I’d do on June 3 with them would just be an ill-conceived embarrassment. It was a hard decision to make, but it was unavoidable. But, Northern State really are a great live show, and if you bought a ticket just to see me, you should still go and see them. To make it up to anyone who already spent the $14+ on Ticketmaster, I’m offering free downloads of my last album and EP ($16.98 value on iTunes). To get them, just send an e-mail sometime this week to say that you bought a show ticket already. Someone will provide you with a download ticket for the album and EP.

Justin from the band Semi Precious Weapons is not only a talented musician, but he also designs some really cool jewelry that’s been picked up by stores ranging from Urban Outfitters to Barney’s. On Friday I hosted Tatler at Lotus and he gave me a piece from his line, Fetty, a shiny medallion with “magnetic” written in jeweled Braille. I saw the gold tooth and axe designs as well, and I have to say, I want it all. Like Future86. They want it all, I want it all. I hope Antwan reads this and implodes. He is Future86’s biggest fan. He hears them and his face goes like this.