TIG Best Northwest Releases of 2007: Editors' picks
We gathered our imaginary staff to determine our collective Northwest favorites for 2007. It was hard work. Imaginary battles were fought, alliances formed, and finally,…
Best of 2007: imaginary stella's picks
It’s always odd to revisit what you’ve reviewed over the course of a year. Sometimes, much can change – as after subsequent listenings, you realize…
Ms. Led "New Agenda" video completly kicks ass
Is it the sassy haircuts? The tough-yet-vulnerable swagger? The biting, politically charged lyrics? The amazingly well-coordinated outfits? The busting-to-the-gills crowd scene at the High Dive?…
Best of 2007: ChrisB's Top 10 Northwest releases
OK, the rain has let up a bit but I'm still not anxious to leave the apartment yet. Here's my 10 favorite local albums from 2007,…
One show not to be missed this weekend: Fish the Cat Records' Toys for Tots Benefit at the Mars Bar
There are lots of great shows this weekend: the Cops all-ages CD release, the Thermals, I could go on. But one show I highly endorse…
Much ado about a bunch of Seattle bands
I've gotten a slew of exciting emails about local bands using their powers of rock for good over the past couple of days, so here's…
Shake Yourself Awake
Shake Yourself Awake, the latest offering by local quartet Ms. Led, was written over the span of two years. It’s the band’s most personal release…
Team Gina, Ms. Led, Tennis Pro, and Ghosts & Liars
Saturday's show at the Kirkland Teen Union Building (K-TUB) had nearly all the elements of a great night. The line-up was stunning, with Ghosts and…
TONIGHT! The Ruby Doe/Shorthand For Epic/Ms. Led, at the High Dive
As we blogged about a few days back, local punk-pop band Shorthand for Epic is breaking up — or at least shaking up — their…
Wanna be a video star? This Saturday (in Seattle and Portland) is your chance!
There's two opportunities to enter into indie-rock history this Saturday -- or at least have a lot of fun dancing around and listening to great…