Sub Pop's "Loser" scholarship returns!
Given the current state of the economy, an opportunity to get a little free money is always welcome news. And who needs this money more…
Tonight's recommended show: The Vaselines
Even though I've known about this show for months, have written about it and even made my first-ever international phone call to interview an actual…
Imaginary Interview: The Vaselines
The Vaselines are a legendary Scottish pop/rock band made up of Frances McKee and Eugene Kelly. They are known for simple pop songs that could…
Iron & Wine at Sonic Boom on 15th
Ok, so I must have been working extra hard today because I stopped checking Facebook around 1pm, when normally I'm on it every 5 minutes.…
Snog to the Vaselines at Neumos on May 12th
The new double CD set of singles, album tracks, outtakes, and live songs from the agonizingly adored Vaselines is officially out from Sub Pop (today).…
Free Sub Pop sampler on Amazon.com featuring Conchords, Furs and Trappers
This sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? Seriously. Look at that thing.Thankfully, it's fact and not fiction. Sub Pop is just that kind…
Obits (ex-Hot Snakes/Drive Like Jehu) sign to Sub Pop
Whoa... so even though our economy is shit, and a lot of labels are tightening their proverbial belts, Sub Pop is stepping up with the…
Still looks like there won't be another Postal Service record
It must really be a slow news day because I'm posting about something that a) I don't particularily care about and b) was already mentioned here…
Furr
When you get noticed by Sub Pop and they subsequently sign you, that’s a good sign that you've pretty much made it. Case in point:…
Making Music from Trash
True to (amazing) form, Chad VanGaalen has further pioneered his music-making technique. Using bass drum mallets, discarded homebrew gear and other items from the trash…