The Brag and Cuss
Rocky Vololato, the gentleman whose last release Makers made the general populace swoon, has returned with The Brag and Cuss, a very distinct change of…
Barsuk Records to release the Kurt Cobain About a Son soundtrack
Wow, I haven't heard mention of this up until now... but it's official Barsuk Records will be releasing the soundtrack to the motion picture Kurt…
Meet Smoosh's Bass Player!
It's exciting news that Smoosh is heading out on tour with the Pipettes for the summer... but even more exciting, they've just announced that they've…
Hardly Art adds Le Loup, Barsuk adds David Bazan
Exciting news from a couple of great local Northwest labels...First up, budding label Hardly Art doubled its roster by adding a second band: a seven-piece…
Spend your weekend with Calvin and Hutch
It's Tuesday, the sun is shining and, admit it, you're already counting down to the weekend.If you're looking for a way to make the most…
Or Give Me Death
To clarify one thing up-front: unlike most of Seattle and the press in general, I didn't get the first Aqueduct record I Sold Gold at…
Like, Love, Lust & the Open Halls of the Soul
Although I may not know Ms. Sykes personally, I can assume that, like any other artist, she is at least somewhat concerned with maintaining relevance.…
Friend and Foe
I was outside the Bowery Ballroom, where the Long Winters were headlining the latest tour in support of Putting the Days to Bed, when I…
A Very Merry Imaginary Karaoke Bash!
Three Imaginary Girls, Barsuk Records, and Sub Pop Records present a Very Merry Imaginary Karaoke Bash featuring members of Math & Physics Club, Iceage Cobra,…
Get Yr Blood Sucked Out
Let's hear it for husband-and-wife duos! Woo! Of course, now that I mention it, the only ones I can think of off the top of…