Merge Records turns 20
1988 was a big year for indie rock. I guess we can thank the Reagan / Bush years for something -- spawning the birth of…
New Rachael Yamagata record/tour finally on the way
I remember the first time I saw Rachael Yamagata perform. I fell in love with her smoky, sensual voice; to this day I think she…
Through The Bloody Channels, We Raise Our Sails
Kane Hodder are one of those bands I've known about for a long time, but never experienced. That's a terrible thing to admit, because they…
From Crane Wife to Bridesmaid
On October 14, the Decemberists will begin releasing the first of their three-part single series entitled, Always the Bridesmaid, available in both digital and 12"…
If You Want It
Incorporating their influences of pop rock groups from the sixties to the present, Seattle’s powerpop darlings Young Sportsmen have universally culled together the characteristics of…
New releases from Easy Street Records
There's lots of good stuff this week!Local Seattle label Hardly Art is putting out the Moondoggies debut today, called Don't Be A Stranger. The band…
There Is Loud Laughter Everywhere
The sophomore release from Head Like A Kite sounds like a mix-tape of rare, alternate twelve inch versions of radio smashes from a DJ who…
Tonight Karl Blau opens For Mt. Eerie at the Vera Project
Secretly famous veteran of D+ and Phil Elverum collaborator and Kelp Lunacy music subscription creator and subterranean legend of Anacortes Karl Blau comes to Seattle…
Download the Saturday Knights record "Mingle" for free
The Saturday Knights' debut full-length Mingle {review} is already an imaginary favorite for 2008.The kind folks at the band's label (Light in the Attic) have…
Two Years
New Faces consists of Nico Janssen on lyrics and lead vocals and guitars; Kyle Hove on bass and shouts and claps; and Conor Sisk on…