Artist of the Week: Kate Nash

I have a weakness for artists from Great Britain. I think Ricky Gervais (Extras, The Office) is hysterical, and I will always love Amy Winehouse.

My newest obsession from the UK is Kate Nash. She puts Lily Allen to shame. And she's only 21! Kate's lyrics are quirky and dirty, and the playful piano sounds like a happier version of Regina Spektor.

I love her new CD, "Made of Bricks."

I really wanted to add her music video, "Mouthwash," but the embed-link is disabled. Instead, here's a live version:

It's been a long time since Mmmbop

It would take days to explain my obsession with Hanson. Yes, they're still together. Yes, they've put out six records since "Mmmbop." Yes, they're all married and have children. (That's bad news.) And yes, I've been to six Hanson concerts since 2006.

This music video/song, "My Own Sweet Time," is unreleased. Someone in the YouTube world created a montage of Hanson video and pictures -- this song will bring you up-to-date with the latest music by my favorite band and give you a sense of their killer harmonies, songwriting skills, and the band's evolution.

Check it out!