Josh Bloom originally recorded under the name The Grouch, which was fitting. And not just because he lives in a garbage can and glibly points out the foibles of puppets. His music, though occasionally cynical, takes life at face value, and views the world with a mix of analytical jest and Zen-like inquisitiveness.

His instantly hummable, frequently groovy pop tunes effortlessly seek truth through the power of song, and don’t go out of the way to spare anyone’s feelings doing it. He’ll tell you like it is. He’s Dr. Phil with a water bong, Howard Stern broadcasting over a four-tracker’s E Street Band, Lenny Bruce if he cried during movies. His new moniker suits him – It’s 2008, and this late bloomer is about to show the world what he’s all about. And Goddamn!!!