Swans live at Neumos: come watch Michael's soul meltdown in person {9/7}
Sometimes he who says it pretty much first, says it best. As underground music maven Byron Coley (Forced Exposure zine) scribed on Swans in the…
Erik Gonzalez's best o' 2008
It has now been 2.5 years since I moved out of Seattle for the Golden State. I've slowly drifted out of the NW music culture,…
Xiu Xiu and Thao at Chop Suey
On a Saturday night, parking is just about impossible in the bar/venue area of southern Capitol Hill. It's worth braving the mile+ walk, though, if…
Women as Lovers
Xiu Xiu is like modern art in musical form: Either you think you get it and love it or you’re baffled by what anyone sees…
New Xiu Xiu when 2008 rolls in
As some of you may be aware, I am a big fan of Xiu Xiu. There's just something that clicks when I listen to the…
CMJ initial line-up announced; Betsy finally gets her festival excitement
You West Coasters get all the fun. That is, until autumn comes around and the CMJ Music Marathon takes place in NYC, assuring me a…
"Muppet Face" by Xiu Xiu
Ah, nothing like 2 days of quality use of a laser to clear one's head. Of course, it doesn't explain the pair of odd dreams…
Photo of the day: Without Music Fuck it
Today's photo of the day was taken and submitted by imaginary writer Joseph Riippi...According to Joe, the photo was taken at the Bowery Ballroom in…
Shake Shake Shake
There can be the tendency to shy away from music that is so intense its uncomfortable to listen to as if you're stuck in someone's…
La Foret
Rarely do you find the phrases "heart-felt vocals and lyrics" with "experimental electronic" when you're outside of Björk's hideaway. It's a dangerous world, as you…