We Won't March
For some time, Speaker Speaker has been one of those bands that when asked if I’ve heard them, I would reply that I had heard…
Prosser
Prosser, the self-titled release from Seattle-based musician Eric Woodruff (formerly of Bellingham’s Delay) is a new and refreshing take on today’s alt-folk sound. The album…
Held By Waits
“History’s repeating!” Dept of Energy frontman Robb Benson belts out with full diaphragm control in “Carnival,” one of the indelible pop songs on the band’s…
Them vs. You vs. Me
Wow. Just… wow. The month of April always has a way of kicking me in the hind quarter, but listening to this on repeat for…
Post Rock Defends the Nation
Post Rock Defends the Nation is aural chocolate. Romantic. Addictive. Completely delicious. You know when real good high-quality milk chocolate melts on your tongue and…
J'aime Les Filles
On Clorox Girls’ third full-length album, J’aime Les Filles, the boys (yes, boys, not girls) from Portland swiftly surf-rock through 14 tracks of good, ole…
New Believers
Elk City's moody, dreamy pop sensibility makes for a serene and fulfilling listening experience. Though the songs on New Believers have structure, the band takes…
Myths of the Near Future
Based on my past track record of admiring British bands, I feel like I should feel more love for the Klaxons. This is especially true…
Rock & Roll Machine EP
Slender Means released one of the best Seattle records of 2005 with their debut full-length record Neon & Ruin. As we noted in our (glowing)…
The End
Minneapolis band Mouthful of Bees' first album, The End, opens with the sunshine and light breeze of spring, taking listeners on a tour reminiscent of…