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…
Can You Imagine? a perfect night at the Sunset {8/25} and a new album too!
Seattle's own Can You Imagine? are playing the Sunset Tavern this Saturday night, August 25 at 9 p.m. A quintet of classy vets and charming…
Heavy rotation: best of a yummy Summer
It's late summer and I have been listening to many refreshing albums, as the world heats up more than ever. And now, it's time for…
Very imaginary tribute albums for The Smiths and Repo Man out from American Laundromat
Compilations of artists covering other artists thematically or conceptually are some of the very best and worst albums in our collections, aren't they? I never…
I Know What Love Isn't
I never really *got* Swedish singer-songwriter Jens Lekman till now, I don't think. Which is kind of bizarre, considering I've bought several of his many…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2012 review: Best year yet?
Monday has come and gone, and we're still having sweet, only slightly-sticky memories of this year's annual Capitol Hill Block Party. This year's was definitely…
Fear Fun
How does a Seattle boy deal with a debilitating dose of depression and then some newfound creative sparks in Los Angeles? (J./Joshua) Tillman {formerly of…
Everyday Sunshine: Fishbone Is A Band That Can’t and Won’t Stop
A fan of No Doubt? Early Red Hot Chili Peppers? Jane's Addiction? You need to check out a band from that SoCal milieu you maybe…
Let's Quit
djblesOne and Emecks are part of Seattle's LOVE FAMILY, internationally known shrewd vocalists and dancers and crowd-picadors who blend bubblegum skank pop, VICE Don'ts, Grand…
Father Creeper
Spoek Mathambo's Father Creeper may be the sleeper of the year. It is disguised as world stew glitch brew, but its album cover somehow perfectly…