Robyn Hitchcock, Yep Roc Records, 2017
It is a little odd that Robyn Hitchcock has just released an eponymous album forty-one years into his musical career. Then again, Hitchcock has seemingly…
The Long Winters show at Upstream Fest was just as amazing as we hoped it would be
The recent Long Winters show, as part of the first ever Upstream Fest, served as the class / family reunion of my dreams. A gathering of some of my most favorite people, in a smallish artsy exposed brick space, for a show of one of our favorite bands was a...
Double-Barrel Show: Justin Townes Earle and The Sadies at the Neptune Theatre {May 30}
Justin Townes Earle will perform at The Neptune Theatre, with special guests The Sadies and Sammy Brue, on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 (get tickets /…
TIG Exclusive: Hear Rat Fancy’s New EP of Snarky Sunny Twee-Punk
As the weather warms and we shed our headphone-ear-muffs for backyard party mix tapes, the time is perfect for Rat Fancy to release their debut…
A beginner’s guide to Conor Oberst: 32 of the best songs by Bright Eyes, Desaparecidos, and more
A year after I moved to Seattle, a long time friend visited me in my new home city. The night he arrived, Bright Eyes and…
Hear it first: The disarming stories behind So Cow’s latest batch of discordant pop songs {TIG exclusive stream}
So Cow is (currently) the music project of Brian Kelly - who played all the instruments on So Cow’s latest release, Lisa Marie Airplane Tour…
Inbox gem: Croque Madame’s quirky French pop has my ear
I was combing through the imaginary inbox this week when I came across this incredibly catchy French-pop gem called "Natation" by Croque Madame (best.band.name.ever.) featuring dreamy…
ICYMI: Ravenna Woods’ new single kicks serious ass
Guys. I can't even. This new single from Ravenna Woods is speaking directly to my heart. This should come as no surprise to anyone, since Chris…
TEAM BIRTHDAY: Block Party Day 2 Recap
Day 2 was brought to you in part by coconut water. Seriously. Wow. After we dragged our butts back up the hill and ate a…
26 Songs in 30 Days: Greg Vandy’s book about Woody Guthrie’s Columbia River Songs
A history book by local authors about music created in the Pacific Northwest? Of course I was going to read to 26 Songs in 30 Days:…