It's a common practice among music critics and fans alike to make lists. Here, in tribute to the Seattle label's 20 years of not going out of business, are my favorite 20 releases from Sub Pop from the past two decades. I encourage you to check out their catalog and provide yours, too. For my […]
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More Endfest photos {this time with snarky commentary!}
While Imaginary Chona did an AMAZING job with her Endfest 2007 coverage, Eduardo Brambila also got some positively stellar shots from the all-day festival. We emailed back and forth about some of the shots and performances, and I thought I'd share a few of the images and precious comments with all of you… Paramore Eduardo: […]
Happy Sweet 16 Endfest! {page 2}
Show Date: September 22, 2007
****************************************** Endfest 2007: Page 1 >> | Page 2 | Page 3 >> ****************************************** Ok, ok. Oh man! Minus the Bear — one of my favorites! Ever since catching these guys earlier in the year at Sasquatch, I’ve been hooked. The crazy Knudson tapping solos, time changes, and romantic lyrics are almost too much for […]
Kanye vs. 50 Cent: It's a KO for Kanye
Well, I'm a little behind schedule with my Billboard Album Chart update thanks to spending the last 3 days looking at auriferous gravels in the Sierran foothills. So, here it is: As all pronogsticators said, Kanye West's Graduation beat the crap out of 50 Cent's Curtis (probably the only venue where Kanye West could beat […]
When good bands go bad … or did they?
So, today marked the release of Hot Hot Heat's new album Happiness Ltd., their second on a major label since leaving Sub Pop. Now, I find it amusing that, well, in glancing at the various media sites and chatting with folks and such, no one seems to care. The new disc has garnered both mostly […]
Hot Hot Heat, or crazy dancing kitty cat? You be the judge.
I was just sent links to two very different YouTube videos, in rapid succession, so I'm going to share them with you, dear imaginary readers. The first is to the latest video from Hot Hot Heat, from their forthcoming release Happiness LTD, which releases September 11th. The song is called "Let Me In." The […]
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Show Date: February 7, 2003
"Oh, Goddamnit." That's what I was thinking as I was standing out on the sidewalk in front of the Vera Project at the end of a very long line. Once again, I'd forgotten about the fact that most good all ages shows in Seattle sell out before the day of show, and Hot Hot Heat […]
Hot Hot Hot or Not Not Not?
Show Date: February 4, 2003
Liz and I missed the Hot Hot Heat 21+ show at Graceland last week for the Cutest Band in Seattle contest. This meant I was headed to my first Vera Project (all-ages) show in order to see them. Sadly, Liz — who LOVES Hot Hot Heat, who has endlessly played Make Up the Break Down […]
