Just a quick note: As the world gushes, analyzes and contemplates the new Radiohead record, it would be nice to give credit to the first (sort of) major label artist to pull off the "pay what you want" model on a major scale.

Jonah Matranga isn't a name that's going to ring many bells outside of a few (older) emo circles. However, the singer, based in California but quite a frequent guest in NYC, has fronted a number of cult-level bands with major label deals, including Far (1992-9) and Gratitude (2004-5). His side project, onelinedrawing, started releasing records on a "pay what you can afford" basis starting way back in 1996. To this day, Matranga continues to offer this deal, even when he's releasing records in a more standard way (most recently, the gentle, acoustic "And" on Equal Vision).

Without Matranga, a lot of modern emo wouldn't be the same. His solo, acoustic-punk records certainly influenced Dashboard Confessional, and his harder-edged band material definitely struck a chord with the Deftones (who he's recorded with), Linkin Park (toured with) and even a few hip-hop groups (Matranga did back-up vocals on Fort Minor's Top 10 hit "Where'd You Go" as well as a track on the first Lupe Fiasco record).

So, please, enjoy the new Radiohead. And realize, while the sliding scale idea might be great, it's just not that new....

At the Karlsson Vodka launch hosted by restaurant Aquavit, guests were greeted with  ice cold shots of the stuff which is distilled from 100% new potato grown at Cape Bjare, Sweden.

On the way in, we spied one PBS food show host leaving in a blazer bright enough for a Wiggles cast member while another was inside discussing her vast knowledge of  all things food. While sipping her martini dry she reflected on the food at Time Warner Centerâ��s Masa restaurant. Her thoughts? â��Itâ��s like sex on a plate.â��Â