Pessimistic attitudes; never will I wear.

So, I got to talk to Dez Dickerson for the Scene. It was a chance for me to totally geek out on all sorts of purple music, as well as ask him about his experiences in the industry. I'm proud of this piece, and I look forward to whatever y'all might think.

Also, he'll be introducing the Midnight show of Purple Rain at the Belcourt on Friday night, and I am stoked.

A big smile, a lot of laughs: "Shall we begin?"

A chat with Lisa Coleman. A hell of a way to start off 2009, with one of the most brilliant people in the music bizness.