Saturday Knights EP
The press release rarely takes a form worth mentioning in music criticism. That's expected though, as they typically come as one-page bios with relevant calendar…
Rachel Warren of Palomar
I first came across Palomar a long time ago. I first heard the band's demos while working at my college paper in Virginia. I'd spend…
Nite You Surprised Me
Listening to the newest release by cross-country vagabonds The Quiet Ones, I found myself staring out the window watching the wind stir the trees with…
Imaginary Interview: The Faintest Ideas
By Sean Tollefson There are many reasons we're excited about the Faintest Ideas. This Swedish band, who's recently signed to Portland, OR's Magic Marker Records,…
What Goes Up Must Calm Down
Really, I have nothing left to say about Sweden and its music scene. I think it's reached the point now that it would be like…
A SXSW Indie Pop Hootenanny!!!
Three Imaginary Girls, Magic Marker Records, Music Nation, and KOOP 91.7FM to present a showcase of bands at SXSW 2007, including the Zebras, BOAT, The…
The Manhattan Love Suicides
Here's a fun idea for all the family. Sit them ‘round the ol' family table, break out some paper and pens and have ‘em all…
Vote No and Hell No
I remember the first day I came to Seattle, 13 years ago. My friends took me down to the Market, to introduce me to my…
The Shins at the Paramount
It's cool to pan on the Shins right now. They're in the place where The Strokes found themselves a few years ago ("Oh, I had…
The Shins at Easy Street Records
"How many people here are skipping school?" asked John Fisher, DJ at 103.7 The Mountain. At least a dozen peeps in the front of the…