Imaginary Interview: Sophie Barker
Sophie Barker is a wonderful secret among the music community. Although she has managed to remain just below the radar of renown, she has been…
Valentina
For an artist as prolific as David Gedge is, with nearly thirty years' recording history under his belt, it is a bit strange to think…
Tom Waits: Bad As Me
Tom Waits has had an incredible career in that he has managed to somehow careen in the opposite direction of most artists: his first records…
Portishead: Live at WaMu Theatre
On a cool and desolate autumn evening last weekend, Seattle welcomed back Portishead for the first time in fourteen years, the season and the setting…
Marissa Nadler Live at The Sunset Tavern
It has been a few years since I last had the chance to see Marissa Nadler, and from the first breath of her highly reverbed…
Brendan Perry and Robin Guthrie Live at Neumos
The classic 4AD Records sound has been influential to a million bands in addition to remaining timeless in its unique place in history. The label…
The Black Angels at The Showbox
Even though they are few and far between, every once in a while a band with lasting power comes out of nowhere. The Black Angels…
Enter to win all four (!) upcoming Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds reissues
The next round of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds reissues is set for release on May 17th. Four classic mid-period albums will be unveiled…
Wasted Youth Blues EP
The Morning Clouds is sole product of Josh Wambeke, a Denver resident who has been involved in numerous projects, but is perhaps best known for…
Spectrum (Peter Kember) Continues to Hypnotize
It never fails to sadden me when I attend the concert of a well-established artist and the venue is nearly empty. Peter Kember, aka Sonic…