Not only is Alex Belth the lead in a story about the explosion of blogs, he's just flat out the best one out there. I am lucky enough to call Alex a friend and now a "labelmate" here at A-B, but I'll always feel like I do with U2. I can remember walking through school with a cassette of "Boy" playing. No one else knew who the heck they were and it took another three great albums before they broke through.

It's not going to take that long with Alex. Phenomenal voice, interesting and original ideas, and just check out his connections - find me another web-based writer who can get this kind of lineup to discuss things.

I'm proud of you, pal.