They Might Be Giantsis just about my favorite working band, and not just because they’re also the only band — apart from the Byrds, many many years ago — with whom I’ve actuallyworked a showonstage and back stage. TMBG are smart and good and nice and funny. And live in Brooklyn. Really: what more could one want?

Here’s their new video, Electric Car, from their brand new album Here Comes Science. Please enjoy.

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