Lisa Dank: Seattle's DIY pop star
As the final days of 2009 are approaching, music writers are regularly asked for their predictions of the upcoming year. Right now, the artist in…
Tell us your holiday tales…
We have a lot of fun in store at this year's Imaginary Winter Holiday Spectacular {December 23 at Chop Suey}. We've lined up a posse…
Imaginary Interview: Skeletons with Flesh on Them… playing the Holiday Spectacular 2009
We're counting down to the big huge wonderful Imaginary Winter Holiday Spectacular at Chop Suey on December 23rd {at which we'd be sincerely honored tol…
Parenthetical Girls talk about *The Scottish Play*
Zac Pennington of the Parenthetical Girls recently sent downloads of his band's absolutely delightful "mini-LP" adapting Scottish poet Ivor Cutler's imagery to their idyllic blend…
Imaginary Interview: David Schmader, curator and host of Almost Human: Madonna on Film
David Schmader is Seattle's king of clever pop culture commentary. Most Seattle-ites probably know him from his Stranger duties {where he's been a beloved associate editor…
They Live! and the bright future of Seattle hip hop
The last time I saw They Live! perform was at the Showbox and they were opening for Ghostface Killah, the seemingly popular Wu-Tang Clan emcee…
Annie: pop's most welcome comeback
It’s been five years between LPs for Norwegian pop star Annie, who just released her highly-anticipated album Don’t Stop earlier this month. Annie, or Anne…
Imaginary Interview: Japandroids
If you are looking for a band that embodies the essence of every completely generic moment in high school that felt momentous because of…
The Raveonettes: in and out of control in their lustful world
For the better part of this decade, The Raveonettes have projected a cool, sexy black and white style that has meshed perfectly with their music.…
Anjulie: a songwriter ready for her close-up
Fans of pop music know this: the first time you hear a great and catchy song, one that has a big hook, it will grab…