The Lashes to play Bumbershoot
According to Line Out, the Lashes have confirmed that they'll be playing Bumbershoot next weekend, in their first appearance since the injury of guitar player…
Photos from the Minus the Bear in-store at Easy Street Records on Monday night
I've heard the midnight in-store at Easy Street to celebrate the release of the brand spankin' new Minus the Bear record was "off the hook,"…
Little Name, your next favorite band.
Do you like the beautiful, airy orchestration of Camera Obscura and Belle and Sebastian, the coyness of the Concretes and the dry Bacharach overtones of…
Live at KEXP: Volume 3 released today
It's easy to take so much for granted as a music fan in Seattle: fabulous free in-stores at Easy Street and Sonic Boom, scores of…
Planet of Ice
The intricacy of rhythm and melody on Planet of Ice, the latest from Minus the Bear, amazes me to the point of distraction. Case in…
It's official: Amy Winehouse cancels US tour dates
I'm getting a slight de ja vu writing this, but it is my sad duty to inform you all that my BFF Amy Winehouse has…
There's a special place in hell for anyone who would do this…
As read on King5 via Slog, incredibly talented local photographer (and TIG fave) Jenny Jimenez just had approximately $20,000 worth of her gear stolen from…
New releases for the week, from Easy Street Records
SO MUCH GOOD MUSIC THIS WEEK!The Blakes have out an new EP called Streets. I saw them this weekend at the KEXP BBQ and was…
The top ten karaoke songs to avoid at all costs
Best Week Ever posted yesterday their top ten karaoke songs to avoid at all costs. The full article—with explanations—lives here, but I'll give you the…
DIY music in the 21st century: An experiment
A couple years ago I became obsessed with a UK band named The Free French - especially the song "Do You Come Here Often" (you…