Touch and Go is a long-running, incredible indie label that — like Sub Pop! — started off as a punk-inspired fanzine. Tonight, Friday, April 8, the original cult artist leader behind the small press publication, Tesco Vee, will be having a meet and greet reading at Elliott Bay Bookstore on Cap Hill with his OG […]
Basically, Pinback is one of those bands that can do no wrong. At least in my musical world, where they live lodged firmly between bearded, haunted, sad-bastard notebook lyrics and dirty, gritty indie rock. Their bass-laden double front-man performances, both in the studio and on the stage, are really a feast for the ears — […]
I think Ted Leo might be the nicest guy in indie-rock. Or at least in his sub-genre of indie punk pop. On stage he rules the roost with sweaty guitar jabs and catchy verses. Recorded, he has always offered something worth hitting repeat… repeatedly. Now he's secured his place in my heart with the release […]
I can usually tell what bands really affect me most by trying the following exercise. If I actually had a tiny iota of musical talent, what do I think my band would sound. Well, nine times out of ten, the answer that pops into my head is Ted Leo & the Pharmacists (the other one […]
Call me crazy, but maybe right at the beginning of the summer isn't the best time to release an album full of dirges. It's like trying to release a Merchant-Ivory drama on July 4: sure, there are the diehards that will appreciate it, not having to brave the winter weather to see their Oscar-worthy drama, […]
Australia's Dirty Three isn't the type of band that you memorize song titles to and then email your local college radio DJ's about. No, they are more the kind of band that you put on late at night while you are downloading the latest episode of "Lost" on your iPod, checking your email and finishing […]
Imaginary rock and roll astrology CD reviews for August 2003 Leo {July 23-August 22} Ah, summer! The long, hot days, the glare of the sun, the constant sweating. It's ok to admit it, Leo, you hate summer. You want to crawl into a hole dark and deep enough to beat the heat until we set […]
