Best Films of 2006
Golden Globes have been awarded (I guess I’m OK with Babel, but I still can’t believe Bobby was even in the running), Oscar nominations will…
KEXP Audioasis Showcase
I'm on crutches. I've spent my final days of 2006 and the first ones of 2007 hobbling about in a blissed-out haze following a mighty…
If Thine Enemy Hungers
Jucifer are evil. There is no way around this. I've tried various end-runs or justifications, but its not possible. They're just evil. And never in…
Best Northwest Releases of 2006
Zow — it's been another great year for music everywhere, and a particularly amazing one for music straight outta the Northwest (we hate to brag,…
Oh These Troubled Times
With nine songs clocking in at about 22 minutes, Oh These Troubled Times slams, bams, and thank-you-mams a competent Ted Leo-inspired rock for about 11…
Standing in the Way of Control
The Gossip are an odd band. It's very easy to lump them into the post-punk, post-grunge garage band sound, especially with their Northwestern provenance, but…
Our Imaginary Editor Picks: Best of 2006
I'm so proud of the Pacific Northwest music scene, as she has given us some of the best records released anywhere (although Suburban Kids, Art…
A Hundred Miles Off and 'Pussycats' Starring the Walkmen
The Walkmen have been busy little beavers in 2006. Two full-length albums for our enjoyment and they couldn't be more different. One is made entirely…
Paper Television
For those of you who have enjoyed the nonstop glee-fest that is Six Feet Under, you might remember Claire's surly/crazy art teacher. At one point,…
Shake Some Action!
Some people say it's wrong to love power pop. Rock music shouldn't be catchy and melodic, they say, it should be screeching and rebellious. They're…