a. Get Over Yourself points us towards Mars Volta’s Omar Rodriguez’ new video HERE.

b. the Sword covers Faith No More, yes please, please I said …. HERE.

c. I have been listening to the new Portishead A LOT over the last few days and my hits are: The Rip, Machine Gun and Magic Doors. Check out another review for HERE>

d. New Firefox is available HERE.

e. WNYC’s “Soundcheck” has been rocking out this week:

* Tuesday, The Mountain Goatss John Darnielle came by and performed highlights of the band’s new album, Heretic Pride.
* Wednesday and Thursday, “Soundcheck” travels to SXSW. Guests will include R.E.M.’s Peter Buck, Okkervil River’s Will Sheff, and Peter and the Wolf’s Red Hunter. More below!

“Soundcheck” can be heard weekdays on WNYC 93.9 FM and wnyc.org at 2pm-3 or on demand wnyc.org.