Run All Night
Rachael Cantu's debut album Run All Night is a very promising entry into the indie world. While a little scattershot and uneven at times, Cantu's…
The Sunlandic Twins
Of Montreal is likely familiar to many readers of this site, having been around (in recorded form) for nigh on a decade. They grew out…
In the Dollhouse
After many months in the studio, Northwest natives Once for Kicks released their 3rd full-length album, In the Dollhouse, this past November. The album is…
Missing Songs
Usually, after merely one album, it might seem a little early to have a rarities compilation. It gives me the same feeling as seeing Ben…
The Believer
The Believer, the latest solo record by the lead singer and lead heartthrob of the Old 97's, Rhett Miller, is a straight-ahead pop rock album…
Prelude: EP's 1 & 2
Most people think music writers are, at best, sycophants kissing up to their review subjects, thusly living their Rock and Roll fantasies through association, guest…
The Essential Pansy Division
I've been avoiding Pansy Division since they formed in San Francisco in 1991. Sure, I was a huge Tom Robinson fan, went to womyn's music…
Rock Fetish
Hi. Remember me? Long time, no write, but I thought now would be a good time for me to give you a little friendly advice.…
Under a Billion Suns
Mudhoney has always lurked in the shadow of those other Northwest rockers who went on to legendary status. Sure, Mark Arm and company got their…
Detrola
I had thoroughly and completely given up on His Name is Alive after Stars on ESP, and distanced myself even further with each successive record.…