What does your band name mean?
If there is one question I've learned so far that absolutely drives bands NUTS, from my very first [and forthcoming on the site SOON] interview…
Bumber-preview: KEXP interviews
My feature over on the KEXP Blog for Audioasis this week is an enormous interview feature from eight local bands: Mono in VCF, Seaweed, Das…
Ads, ads everywhere
The bounds of capitalism have no end, it seems. In a time when people are starting to complain about being bombarded by too many ads,…
DIY alternative for your weekend
As you consider your options this weekend -- and there are many festivals to choose from all over the spectrum, from BIG time gigs like…
The undefinable Pelican
As with any other classification, "post-rock" is an extremely broad term with many subgenres branching off. Any number of representatives of these titles come to…
These Arms Are Snakes free homecoming show
When people describe a Lightning Bolt show, they chalk it up to almost a religious experience. I've seen firsthand the absolute look of enrapture on…
Yacht, BOAT…and now, Ships
It seems a few local bands these days are paying homage to the Northwest's nautical history. At least each one brings something different to the…
Sneaker Pimps at the Showbox? It's not the band…
Don't you just hate mistaking an advertisement? Noticing a flyer for the Showbox announcing the Sneaker Pimps on August 17th, I quickly went to the…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2007: Girl Talk
I do not blame Gregg Gillis, the man behind the craziness which is Girl Talk, for quitting his day job. If I had the choice…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2007: Blue Scholars
How I envied the group of elderly people atop the building across from the CHBP mainstage. They didn't have to deal with the haphazard placement…