"Not Now But Soon," Imogen Heap’s brand spanking new song is now available on the Heroes Soundtrack and can be purchased via iTunes. To listen to the song in its entirety, visit Imogen’s MySpace profile. You can also visit her blog to see what she has to say about the new song.

US and Canada fans can now download Temposhark’s debut album The Invisible Line on iTunes.

Physical CDs will hit stores in March 25th.

Tag Fruende!

Some exciting news that makes me giddy just being able to share with you guys. The AMAZING Valente has just released his EP entitled "Escape Artist" and it is available on iTunes worldwide!

If you haven't already checked out his stuff, you definitely need to. It's pantyfantastique! And lets face it... when have I ever steered you wrong? Follow the banner to check out his MySpace profile and see how you can get his music into your ears! And definitely let me know what you think.

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Hello Hello!

It's time for another TiFFcast episode! This time I get a chance to sit down with one of my favorite musicians of all time, Valente, to talk about his music and his upcoming EP. We even get a live serenade of the Blue Nile song, "Toledo."

Come on and listen to the best TiFFcast episode to date (in my humble opinion). And remember, you can DEMAND Valente in your city. Visit his MySpace profile to learn more.

TiFFcast Episode Eleven - Valente. Check it out: www.TiFFcast.com

Hey everyone! A special TiFFcast video interview with Imogen Heap is up for your viewing pleasure!! I caught up with Immi back in November while on her biggest tour to date. Lots of fun talking about touring, her music, what's coming up in the world of Imogen Heap, a special lightening round of questions from her forum of fans (the iBabble), and even a live performance of "Just For Now."

Check it out:

www.TiFFcast.com

A quickie - Ryan's poor kitty got hit by a car last night and needs surgery!! It's uber expensive so if you've got a couple of bucks PAYPAL it over to ryanobermeyer@gmail.com with "Operation Obie" in the message!!

Heart you Ryan and Obie too!

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Blogging on the 'Spaz because Blogger is craptastic!! Boo Blogger - should call it Booger. Mmm boogers... Okay!!

(Quick note about boogers though... Ioan Gruffudd has a yummy big nose and is shown in all it's glory in the Horatio Hornblower mini-series. Everyone needs to check this out because it's so awesome!! It's about the British navy and Horatio who is moving up in the ranks to be a captain and people demand satisfaction and challenge each other to duels and there are dirty Frenchies and oh... I love it so! Oh ya, and they have cool hats).

So on to the blog. Pictured above is the lovely and talented Kate Havnevik at SXSW!!

Made my way to Austin for the day to see Kate and hang out with the Temposhark boys and Ryan (of the Obermeyer variety). They were all so great and it was such a nice day trip. Headed out early as had a scheduled meet with Rob in the morning and after some drama on the road and a detour, we met up with Rob and had breakfast with him, Luke, and Temposhark's manager, Mick. I love eating with British people, they're so funny!!

A quick walk down to the festival and it was off to deliver cookies to Kate. Saw her up on the balcony and she waved and blew us a kiss. Her set was soooooooooooo great! Really chilling. I love watching great performers perform!! Was funny to see Gotti tape the show with a camera in one hand a beer in the other. Got handed the camera after ths show and followed Kate around backstage while the band packed up. Then it was off to Kate's second gig for the day and I got to carry the Glockenspeal!! It was hard work, but I managed. Beers and cookies back stage before Kate went on and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Right before the gig started, Gotti handed me the camera and got me to film Kate's 2nd gig. That gig was even better ... well.. up until the sound guys cut her sound because they were over in time. The crowd cheered and cheered and finally Kate got to do one last song, but so great to see other people enjoy her music because she's [in the words of Teen Girl Squad], "So0o0o0o0o0o go0o0o0o0o0od!!"

Quick hugs all around and promises to hang out later and off to the Ryan Obermeyer photo shoot with Temposhark. That was fun too! I got to help out and you guys will see the fruits of my labor when the artwork comes out! Then off to the hotel to do my Temposhark/Ryan interview ..... in an elevator!! It was so much fun. The podcast (Episode 10) is up and you guys can check it out at www.TiFFcast.com - it's so fun!

Then off back into the festival for dinner with all the 'Sharkies and Ryan and cheese soup.... yes. Turns out Kate and Gotti were dead tired and didn't wake up from their nap until 1 in the morning! But still had so much fun and can't wait to see all of them again.

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CLIFF NOTES:
-TiFF goes to Austin for SXSW
-Saw both of Kate's shows and they were sooooo gooooood
-Helped out at the Ryan shoot
-TiFFcast with Temposhark & Ryan in an elevator
-Dinner with the 'Sharkies

Check out all these awesome people!!

www.myspace.com/katehavnevik
www.myspace.com/temposhark
www.myspace.com/ryanobermeyer

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www.flickr.com/photos/tiffelie << for more photos of Kate's gig

I met up with Temposhark and Ryan at SXSW and the result is a 20 minute podcast in an elevator of their hotel!!

Meet the new members of Temposhark, hear some Temposhark exclusive news, and well .... it's US cooped up in an elevator ... so you KNOW that's a good time.

Check it out at TiFFcast.com or subscribe on iTunes!

Two blogs in one day. Whatever did you do to be so lucky?

Actually, I'm on my lunch break at work right now and since I woke up extra early this morning and got all of my MySpazzing duties out of the way I've nothing better to do than to chat and fill out surveys. This one is from Erin.

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The "Older People" Survey
(Meant to be completed by those out of high school)

Tired of all of those surveys made up by high school kids?
'Have you ever kissed someone?'
'Missed someone?'
'Told someone you loved them?'
'Drank alcohol?'
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Here are some questions for the people who are a little more mature... Okay, okay... OLDER FOLKS like us......
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1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
Cellphone. It's always different every month. I don't understand why.

2. Where's the best place to eat a romantic dinner?
Some place that denies food service to children.

3. Last time you puked from drinking?
Last summer after Allen's going away party. Sushi and shots of whatever Lundy threw under my face = not happy times.

4. When is the last time you got drunk and danced on a bar.
I don't get drunk - contrary to what the people at the Pineapple place may think.

5. Name of your first grade teacher?
I can't for the life of me remember. Ms. Jet was my 2nd grade teacher. She ate all the time. I think she had a tapeworm.

6. What do you really want to be doing right now?
With my life or in this very moment? With my life = being an awesome designer (no, deciding where cubicles go does not count). In this very moment = Sushi Dan with Sam "Mmm sushi soup" Hale.

7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A rockstar.

8. How many colleges did you attend?
One and hopefully one more soon.

9. Why did you wear the shirt that you have on right now?
Because it's the only shirt that was ironed this morning.

10. Gas prices?
I thought they sucked until my trip to L.A. last week.

11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you?
Paris with aslkdjfalskdjflasdk .

12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
I woke up before the alarm this morning. Terrible night's sleep.

13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
Ugh work tomorrow.

14. Favorite style of underwear?
Comfy.

15. Favorite style of underwear for the opposite sex?
What do I care?

16. What errand/chore do you despise?
Going to the post office. Grumpy, grumpy people.

17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer at an art gallery?
If I didn't have to work, I would be headlining exhibitions! 

18. Get up early or sleep in?
I like starting the day off early, but I also loves me some sleep.

19. Who is your favorite cartoon character?
Jason Fox of Foxtrot - he's my hero.

20. Favorite NON sexual thing to do at night with a girl/guy?
Watch movies.

21. A secret that you wouldn't mind everyone knowing?
I thought Doogie Hauser's full name was Dooglas Hauser... *cough*.

22. When did you first start feeling old?
I think I was pretty aware of my geezerness when I turned 17... but it wasn't until some kids were like, 'Whoa! You're 20?!?' that I cried myself to sleep.

23. Favorite 80's movie?
Jeez, I don't know...

24. Your favorite lunch meat?
Good turkey... definitely not bad turkey. Gross.

25. What do you get every time you go into Costco/Kroger?
Gum.

26. Beach or lake?
Lake. I own Lime Lake!

27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual that was invented?
No.

28. How many people do you stalk on Myspace?
I tried stalking Jon Hopkins. That lasted about an hour. I'm not a very good stalker.

29. Favorite guilty pleasure?
Mugglenet.com

30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
If I don't want anyone to find out about it, then why would I say what it is?

31. What's your drink?
Water.

32. Cowboys or Indians?
Cowboys. They have nice hats.

33. Cops or Robbers?
Robbers. They have nice hats.

34. Who from high school would you like to run into?
Anyone from Duetsch Klub!

35. Norm or Cliff?
Eh?

What happened to # 36? I hate it.

37. The Cosby Show or The Simpsons?.
I liked the episode of the Cosby show when everyone taught Theo what it would be like to live on his own.

38. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could takeback?
Oh we don't want to go there.

39. Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work?
I face the fax machine. I have no qualms with the fax machine.

40. If you could get away with it, who would you kill?
No one, but there are a couple of eyeballs I wouldn't mind poking.

41. What famous person(s) would you like to have dinner with?
Sigur Ros and then mayhaps they would give me a parking lot concert. Those are the best.

42. What famous person would you like to sleep with?
Whoever has a comfy bed. I'm not picky.

43. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose?
No. I'm quite responsible.

44. Last book you read for real?
Sex, Drugs, and Coco Puffs.

45. Do you have a teddy bear?
Sure do.

46. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth?
I don't brush my teeth in strange places.

47. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go?
San Francisco or Napa.

48. Number of texts in a day?
More than is healthy.

49. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship?
Career.

50. Do you go to church?
I don't like watching other people pray.

51. Pencil or pen?
Extra sharp pencils.

52. What do you want to achieve in life?
I want to be a kick ass designer. Is that so bad?

53. How old are you?
24

54. Where do you see yourself when you are 40?
Not here.