Sera Cahoone CD Release
Sera Cahoone's CD release party went exactly how one should. The Tractor couldn't have been a better venue to host the sold out celebration. I…
The Cult live in Seattle
I have always thought that the first few records by The Cult were great. Their 1984 debut Dreamtime is perhaps the best, with its powerful…
SXSW 2008 Superlatives: Part 2
To capture the mayhem, giddiness, and manic good times of this year’s SXSW, I’ve put together my SXSW Superlatives (everyone deserves a reward!) to recap…
Red Sparowes, post-rock: The soundtrack to my life
Birth. Death. In between you will fall in love, and you will be heartbroken. You will be robbed, but also rewarded. Life will be cataclysmic…
Justice Defines D.A.N.C.E. Music Up
Ideologically, I’m of two minds when it comes to Justice. I tend to agree with detractors of the French electronic duo who argue their album…
Jens is a Foxy Dreamboat Captain
Oh. God. I. Love. Him.So says TIG photographer Laura Musselman. And looking at her photo collection from Jens' show at Neumo's last night, we can't…
Tilly and the Wall at The Middle East
Locals Jason Anderson and The Best opened the night at Boston's Middle East Downstairs. Jason has an unstoppable stage presence and surged through his set…
SXSW 2008 Superlatives: Part 1
My goal of this year’s South By Southwest Festival (which ran from Wednesday, March 12 through Saturday night 2am, March 15) was to maximize my…
The Blow's "Hot Pop Songs"
When Khaela Maricich walked out on the nearly empty stage of the Triple Door last Saturday night, she sang an a cappella version of her…
Beach House at Chop Suey
I wanted to go see Beach House perform at Chop Suey the second I learned they were coming through town. I wanted to hear, and…