Win tickets to see Architecture in Helsinki on 6/13!
Architecture in Helsinki is tearing up the road as they make their way across the country with their fiesty and friendly indie-pop. Seattle has lucked…
The Arcade Fire, C'mon Down!
Apparently, I've assumed the "wacky antics of the Arcade Fire" beat. Forget the stolen basketball. Today the blogosphere is all abuzz that a couple of…
"The Theme from Speed Racer" by Matthew Sweet
I find that I have to spend a surprisingly large amount of time explaining myself to people about my love of Matthew Sweet. I have…
Capitol Hill Block Party "Block Star" finalists named
As part of the Capitol Hill Block Party festivities, sponsors Esurance are sponsoring a battle of the bands of sorts, called the Block Star Contest.…
Barf me out!
Last night at the Okkervil River show, igLiz and I ran into our imaginary writer pal JimiC. While we sat on the sofa upstairs and…
Who'd you see this weekend??
I just walked in from the stellar Okkervil River show at Neumo's, which closed out the Noise for the Needy multi-day benefit in sold-out, high-energy…
The Raveonettes at the Triple Door
Strangely, my relationship with the Triple Door has been vastly more satisfying than most relationships with members of my family as of late. If my…
Labrador 100 – A Complete History Of Popular Music
When Sarah Records had their 100th record (actually just the 100th single), they held a huge party, a series of concerts, and shut down the…
Seven nights of Bright Eyes, by the numbers
This morning the New York Times has a story about sending a blogger to 7 (!) consecutive Bright Eyes shows at Town Hall in Manhattan.He…
Tonight's Recommended Show: "Out of Time" at Pacific Place Cinema
The title may seem better suited to a big-bux Michael Bay summer actioner, but Out of Time is definitely not that. A lovely, moving, melancholy…