1.  Today I bought a CD by Midlake, called The Trials of Van Occupanther.  I think I'm going to like it a lot.  It's kinda strange, at times very pretty, and interesting.  I would say it's a hybrid of Sufjan Stevens, Rufus Wainwright, and Fleetwood Mac.  With maybe a little My Morning Jacket thrown in.  But just a little.  
2.  Greg Brown has a new CD out as of yesterday.  Saw it at the store, but haven't had a chance to listen to any of it yet.