Tonight in Seattle:  

Death Cab for Cutie

Death Cab is in the studio and we've got some video to prove it

The word on the street is that Death Cab is hard at work on their new studio album. The album will be in stores in May but you can take a sneak peak by clicking here to watch some video footage from the studio.

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Latest comment by: Joseph Riippi: "I'm digging Nick's beard. He looks so much more the bass player now. And very cool direction they're going in if the music playing over the video can be taken as any indication of what's to come."

Don't be scared... Indie Holiday Music A Plenty!!! The Long Winters, Art Brut, Sufjan and more!

It's around this time of year that I'm actually excited for the holiday season. The stressful countdowns haven't started, the shopping arenas aren't packed with frenzied masses, and yet I can still pick up a soy eggnog latte at my favorite coffeeshop.

It's good to know that our dear friends Art Brut, Chris Walla, The Long Winters and Sufjian are in the holiday spirit with us!

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Latest comment by: Dylan: "BAHA that illustration is precious...I like the timbuktu bag."

Exclusive songs benefiting Darfur relief projects

Here's a chance to get some exclusive songs from some of your favorite bands and help a great cause, the crisis in Darfur. The proceeds of the album are going to support various organizations trying to aid the people of Darfur

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Songs for an autumn mix

So, obviously, I had to make an autumn mix. To me, autumn songs are a distinct class -- they aren't as low and pensive as a winter song, but they're still quiet, and maybe just a little more hopeful.

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Latest comment by: Anonymous: "Hollow by godsmack.Its not heavy like most of their stuff its very spiritual and reminds me of fall"

Broken Social Scene Presents

Photos by Chona Kasinger

at The Moore

It was incredibly difficult for everyone to part the venue after the developed and refined perfection of Broken Social Scene’s live show, only bolstered by the guest appearances of local indie-rock heroes.

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Latest comment by: Nilina: "SO jealous Seattle got some of Death Cab as guests!!!"

Photo of the moment: Kevin Drew and Ben Gibbard!

A surprise appearance from Mr. Benjamin Gibbard! (!!!!!!!!)

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Latest comment by: imaginary chona: "thanks for spotting that chris! it makes me kind of angry when people use my stuff without crediting. grrr. i will certainly contact them."

Chris Walla to release solo record, even though US Customs confiscated his hard drive

Great news about the forthcoming record... but yikes, this is scary stuff! Isn't there a petition somewhere we should all be signing?

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Latest comment by: Danniel: "Larry Craig porn..."

Ben Gibbard live on 107.7 The End, tonight (Friday)

Death Cab fans, alert! I just got this gem in my inbox...

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Latest comment by: imaginary dana: "Oh, I love Ben sightings! How was the show, Adam?"

Wear your music

Wondering what to get that music lover in your life?

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Latest comment by: hudson: "What is with all the negativity? its a great gift for music lovers and the proceeds go to charity! this type of thing should be encouraged!"

Ben Gibbard, All Apologies

As anyone who knows me can attest, I love Death Cab for Cutie. I think they're an amazing, wonderful band. And those same people will tell you I think the same of Nirvana, but for very different reasons. But Ben Gibbard covering Kurt Cobain was like listening to an utter castration of all that makes Nirvana great.

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Latest comment by: Diana: "i wouldn't be surprised if he sang the wrong lyrics -- listen to the Death Cab cover of This Charming Man, the lyrics are entirely wrong ("on two bicycles on a hillside" "this man said it's crucial" "under this charming calm" "i'm just a country boy") the list goes ...