One of the best things about life in 2007 is that pop music sounds like 1987. And another one of the best things about life in 2007 is that a band like Black Kids can make it big without even releasing an album.

After hearing about Black Kids, and checking out their songs on MySpace, I really wanted to buy their stuff, but I couldn't find it anywhere. So I read more about them and found out that not only is there nothing to buy, but their popularity is largely due to word-of-mouth, much like what you're reading here. And it's no wonder people are talking about them, because yes, they really are that good.

Don't take my word for it. Download their EP, The Wizard of Ahhs, for free at blackkidsmusic.com.

Earlier, I had "Hurricane Jane" on repeat, but then I got into "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyrfriend How to Dance with You."

It's nice that they're all, like, touring around the globe and stuff, but I can't wait until they release a full-legnth album. I'll buy it.