• American Psycho scribe Bret Easton Ellis (AKA Bellis) takes some time to regroup after almost slitting his wrists on the Today show this morning before heading over to the Barnes and Noble on E. 17th street, where he reads from his new book, Lunar Park. Which is about him, but not really. The meta-ness of it all is so very confusing. [Paper]
• Check out Group Sounds at Pianos tonight—a band Flavorpill says is poised to become "Ludlow's very own Kaiser Chiefs." Your level of excitment regarding this claim depends on what you actually think of the Kaiser Chiefs. [flavorpill]
• The pleasantly thrifty folks at Urb magazine present "B-Sides Session" at Joe's Pub tonight, featuring Pigeon John and APSCI from Quanuum, Cool Calm Pete from Def Jux, and Dub Trio. Best to wear your cool shoes. [Upcoming]