I’ve joined BMI, aka Broadcast Music Incorporated, in the off-chance that any of my songs pick up a wider audience. BMI is a Performing Rights Organization (PRO) who collects and pays royalties on behalf of songwriters and publishers.

I’ll also be joining SoundExchange, a PRO that handles Internet and satellite radio.

My good friend Garr has just released his latest album, Universal Star Market. You can buy a copy via iTunes here. My early favorites songs (I just got a copy yesterday) are “Chimpanzee in Me,” “Dungeon on Lankershim,” and “Small, Petty God.” See what you think.