Three Imaginary DVDs to see: Drew's roller girls, Campion's take on Keats, and B-girl hip-hop
Whip It: I was pleasantly surprised by this one – admittedly, it looks like it’ll play out as a predictable coming-of-age comedy, but somehow it…
Best news of the day: NEW Magnetic Fields and Los Campesinos! records hit the shelves
It's a big big day my friends. It's so big that as far back as a month ago I had friends emailing me asking if…
The stylish (re)interpretations of Nouvelle Vague
Playing other people’s music is always a risky venture, to be sure. You’re playing music that is (usually) familiar but the comparison to the original…
The Soft Pack at the Showbox
For an up-and-coming young band, the Soft Pack definitely has serious potential. They're punchy and tight and draw from a lot of atypical influences. During…
Monday morning check-in: Gibbard/Farrar, Fences, instore, or phone in to the telethon?
This weekend was jam-packed with possibilities! Did you go to a free instore? The WE rock opera? Shoegazer? Ben Gibbard/Jay Farrar/Long Winters love fest? Or…
This is what it sounds like when Vikings cry? Prince scribes the Minnesota Vikings fight song
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to celebrate this thing called...football? Like something culled straight from of the "Say Whaaaaaaa?" files, the proprietor of Paisley…
Photo of the day: Fruit Bats {at Vera tonight}
Only a few more hours and the weekend will officially be upon us (that is, unless you started it last night... is so, my hat…
Fantastic and free and all ages in-stores this Saturday {1/23}: Your Favorite Book in Ballard, DJ YETI's Gospel Fest in Cap Hill
This Saturday {1/23} is a big night for shows! But my wallet and adoration of these two fine folks will have me hitting a series…
Nana Grizol. The Band Can Play a Show
Nana Grizol played The Vera Project on Tuesday, Jan. 19th along with Max Levine Ensemble, iji and A Million Years Ago. If you didn't already…
The VS. EP
The VS. EP is two things. It’s a spectacular collaboration with producer Ryan Lewis and also Macklemore’s comeback album after four years of nothing. For…