Get thee to a radio dial or a high speed internet connection tuned in to www.kexp.org — for today (Friday) at 3p the amazing THERMALS will be broadcast live from Musicfest NW in Portland. I've enjoyed most of the live coverage I've heard so far (the Brunettes sounded fantastic!), but The Thermals sound like the Best Way Ever to kick off your weekend a few hours early.

Speaking of great songs on KEXP, did anyone else grin when John in the Morning played Ministry's "So What" today? Never did think I'd hear that song on the radio, much less on my morning commute… but sometimes the future has a funny way of unfolding.

But nevermind that. First — THERMALS! 3P! BE THERE!