Three Imaginary Girls have long been Long Winters super-fans. At last count, we've written about no fewer than 15 live show reviews of the band. Crazy, huh? But no matter how many times you catch this band, they're captivating live, and there's always something new to discover. John Roderick is a master showman, and for […]
Hang onto yer cowboy hats, Seattle — local boy Brent Amaker and his Rodeo are ready to kick-up a shit-storm at Easy Street Records in West Seattle tonight at 7p. We just posted this hilarious review of their debut, self-titled record. From the review: "I want to know where the REAL MEN are. Men who […]
You never need to twist my arm to go to the Triple Door, a venue as elegant as the food (from Wild Ginger) is delicious. The venue feels like a complete throwback to the speakeasy days, when drinking was a naughty thing and a night on the town to hear music was an event, not […]
Tonight at Chop Suey you can see Macromantics, the Aussie female hip-hop artist who imaginary writer ChrisB just saw at SXSW. From his review: "A few years ago, being the best white, female rapper was a lot like, to borrow a line from the once-funny Dennis Miller, being valedictorian of summer school. Hip hop just […]
We here at imaginary headquarters are quite jazzed to have the Apples in Stereo in town tonight. We've been using their album, New Magnetic Wonder as 'get up and go' music for weeks now. The song "Can You Feel It?" really tears up the pre-coffee rug in the mornings. There's no telling what's going to […]
I know I've already written my official Seattle recommended show of the day, but I'd be remiss not to remind you all that this gorgeous Scotsman plays the Showbox tonight: I just saw Paolo Nutini play at SXSW and I'll say this: even if he weren't incredibly talented — which he most definitely IS — […]
You all know you should head to the Showbox to catch the legendary Son Volt and Magnolia Electric Co. But I'm here to tell you to arrive early to catch the latest arrival on the Northwest Americana front: a new Seattle band called North Twin. The band boasts members of the now-defunct Lazy Susan and […]
Damon Gough, aka as Badly Drawn Boy, is not only a notorious drunk but also a notorious heckler — of his own audience. I saw him at the Showbox years ago on one of the worst nights of my life (long story that involved waaaaay too much vodka and an unfortunate encounter with an ex […]
Tonight at Chop Suey is a show that has piqued our interest for *purely medicinal* reasons. The line up is full of atmospheric indie rockers national and local. Washington DC's Dead Meadow, with their weighty retro-metal overtones, brings back memories of our beloved Michael X: the first imaginary boy on staff. Michael X provided TIG […]
