Photo Essay: Damien Jurado w/ Laura Gibson
No frills set up for Damien. He walks on stage 10 minutes before his scheduled set time, takes his jacket off, opens a can of…
Destroyer seduces the Crocodile
Dan Bejar has always been a source of musical mysticism for me. I adore the New Pornographers, have been through lengthy Destroyer-only phases and have…
Asobi Seksu and Yann Tiersen at Neumo's
Last Tuesday, Neumo’s played host to an international, multi-lingual and aesthetically stunning show featuring New York indie rock group Asobi Seksu, and Yann Tiersen, the…
Ladytron at the Showbox Sodo
The first time I had seen Ladytron play, about midway through their set a friend whispered to me, “you realize there isn’t any laptop bullshit…
Dan Deacon at the Vera Project
My friends and I were in kind of a low-key mood, owing mostly to Friday night hangovers, so I wasn't as jazzed about seeing some…
Leonard Cohen Live In Seattle After Sixteen Long Years
Shortly after 8:00 p.m., the house lights went down and nine figures sauntered onto the stage to join an assortment of instruments. One could see…
Singing along with Cold War Kids, and why Crystal Antlers are amazing
This night will always be remembered as the first time I heard the music of Crystal Antlers. They are just that good. The Antler's music…
Photo Essay: Tiny Vipers w/ Grouper
I knew what I was getting into when the Tiny Vipers / Grouper show was announced: A fairly mellow and relaxing show. Grouper is the…
Paul Weller at the Moore
A little over a year ago, From The Jam, a band made up of 2/3 of the original lineup for The Jam (sans frontman Paul…
Telekinesis at The Crocodile
Calling the night a triumph for Michael Benjamin Lerner is a gross understatement. Perched on his drum throne, looking out over the sea of fans…