Speaking of Nifty business, that Prince has gone and done put up a free record for downloadin' onto your music machines. Instant Nifty Volumes 2 and 1 collect, yes, the first two volumes of Matt Smith's Instant series, in which he writes, records and releases an album in a week, basically while the rest of us are wasting our time sleeping or playing with phone apps.You can find the digital release here. But while you're here, check out a sampling:

Nifty recently received some good news so you can expect a Volume 3 and 4 and more in the near future. Though he may be a bit busy for awhile playing in his new/old band.