My favorite new(ish) band of the moment: Vancougar
A new band (at least new to me) that has found its way into steady rotation on my iPod is a BC-based all girl band…
Today is not just election day. It's also Jeanine's birthday
Not only should we all vote today - but also extend a very necessary (but no less sincere) Happy Birthday to Jeanine Anderson, TIG writer and…
DJ Spooky's big ideas
If Bruce Springsteen was right when he said that “Bob [Dylan] freed your mind the way that Elvis freed your body”, what do we do…
See The 88 on Election Night (after the polls close and after you've voted – of course)
Next Tuesday is election night, I know this. We've been waiting for night since at least November 2004. Chances are, you've got plans for an…
More details on Lily Allen's new record (!!!!!!!!)
Ok, I didn't mean for it to happen, but the Imaginary Blog has turned into the vehicle for my superfan-like love of Lily Allen. Just this…
Will any anti-Bush songs live beyond 1/20/09?
The New York Times had an interesting story last week about how the market for anti-Bush books is going to bottom out very soon (if…
Future of the Left at the Showbox
Future of the Left was the opening band on the hyper-political punk tour featuring Ted Leo + the Pharmacists and Against Me!. Having covered Against…
Another band worth your time: The Spinto Band
There are many, many great things to come from Delaware. Of course, that list is topped by Imaginary Liz but they also are represented by…
Yelle at Neumo's Monday night
I don't know why I continue to do this to myself. I already have my tickets and guest list spots for the Crystal Castles and Lykke…
The Notwist at Neumo's
“Is that a Wii controller he’s playing?” It was and that was the question I overheard repeatedly throughout The Notwist’s set Thursday night during their…