i finally used the itunes gift certificate i got from blingo. here's what i got, and why i can't stop listening to my ipod (especially at work in the afternoon, when i am rolling pasta or typing the menus):

new shoes:::paolo nutini (actually free from itunes last week)
today has been okay:::emiliana torrini
not going anywhere:::keren ann
colors:::amos lee
naked as we came:::iron & wine
beautiful world:::colin hay
chicago:::sufjan stevens
fidelity:::regina spektor
trouble:::ray lamontagne

it might not be new to you, but it's new to me, and it makes me really happy.