Exene Cervenka's record store tour
Record stores have, like nearly every business, not fared particularly well in the economic climate of the past few years. In fact, they have likely…
King Khan and the Shrines' "psychedelic, erotic gospel"
When James Brown passed away a few Christmases ago, the title of “Hardest Working Man in Showbiz” had to have been passed to someone, if…
Portrait of an Artist: Adam Green
I already have a vagina-neck that fucks my penis-leg…or… How I email interviewed one of my favorite songwriters and learned that phone interviews are better! Adam…
Imelda May: No Turning Back
If you saw the Grammy Awards last January, you may have been left with several questions, most of which involve Lady Gaga. What interested me,…
Portrait of an Artist: Fred Schneider part 2!
This is the second part of the first installment of Portrait of an Artist. D. Crane will interview musicians and artists who blow his…
Portrait of an Artist with Fred Schneider: How many guys would rhyme bodices with goddesses?
Or: How I Got to Interview Fred Schneider for 25 Minutes---SPONTANEOUS—BASIL LOVER—HERO OF THE SILLY AND ABSURD This is the first part of…
Little Boots' catchy pop, "stuck on repeat"
When I saw Little Boots perform last fall, it was the final stop on her brief US tour, at the Independent, a 500-person capacity club…
Imaginary Interview: Todd Barry talks about "Defriending Cancer"
“Defriending Cancer” is not just a good idea but an excellent comedy and music benefit coming up. The night is hosted by comedian Todd Barry…
A tour of Seattle's new Hard Rock Cafe
On Wednesday, the Seattle Hard Rock Café opened its doors at First Avenue and Pike Street. Overall, I think it’s a very good thing for…
The stylish (re)interpretations of Nouvelle Vague
Playing other people’s music is always a risky venture, to be sure. You’re playing music that is (usually) familiar but the comparison to the original…