Spoon, the Magnetic Fields get vinyl re-issues. Thanks, Merge!
Since my fella procured a turntable for our place last year, we've developed a bit of a, erm, vinyl problem. Or as I like to…
How Conor Oberst spent his winter vacation in Mexico
First there's news that my BFFs Hutch and Kathy will be playing shows around the Pac NW debuting new demos and playing some of my…
Erik G's attempt to start 2008 fresh: A pile of lost reviews
It's nice to start a new year with a blank state. Well, maybe at least a less covered slate. Or maybe a slate that you…
Great Holiday Gifts from Merge Records
It's a wonderful annual tradition: The kind folks at Merge Records put together a fine trunk of goods perfect for the holiday giving and they…
Andorra
Caribou (the band previously known as Manitoba) picks up where the last two outings by Dan Snaith have left off: electro-pop soundscapes that are some…
Today Should Officially Be "Imperial Teen Day"
I don't think I have any authority to declare official days around here, but in my perfect imaginary world, today would be Imperial Teen Day.Actually,…
The Hair the TV the Baby & the Band
The title of Imperial Teen’s latest album is an explanation for this being the band's first album in five years. Bassist Jone Stebbin owns a…
Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga-oing to Spoon?
In the midst of all this Bumbershoot hangover chatter, let's not forget that tomorrow (Wednesday) Spoon makes a stop at the Showbox to play their…
Spoon coming back Seattle in September; Local athiest's prayers answered
In my review of the Spoon set at the Capitol Hill Block Party over the weekend I wrote:The last time Spoon played for a Seattle…
God Save the Clientele
At some point in the not-too-distant future, there will come a time when a new genre will need to be born, one that pleases the…