Neil Young: Waging Heavy Peace
Even though he’s not from around here, it would be hard to name any single person who has had more influence on Seattle’s indie music…
Scissor Sisters and Rye Rye at the Paramount
When I saw that Rye Rye and Scissor Sisters would be touring together, my head almost exploded. Would I be able to handle that much…
Recommended Event: Dategirl Judy McGuire Book Release at The Sunset {6/14}
So, Judy McGuire, aka: Dategirl over at Seattle Weekly, just wrote a book! And she's having a release party to celebrate this book on Thursday,…
Lynda Barry: Girlhood Through The Looking Glass at Fantagraphics, this Saturday May 24 & Emerald City Comicon soon too!
"From Comix to Critique" is the slogan of Real Comet Press, which is the current retrospective show at the Fantagraphics Store and Gallery in Georgetown,…
Imaginary Gift Guide: Books for Movie & Music Fans
In the spirit of the holidays, I wanted to put together a list of some things I've been reading (and coveting) lately - as well…
Two new must-own books from Fantagraphics: Frisky freak folk gal comix; and the mighty, massive Comics Journal 301
TIG readers won't be surprised there are two adorable new books out from Seattle-snared, world-shaking Fantagraphics. As the world's foremost glossy-n-generous "boutique label" of classic…
Come meet some daddies of legendary punk rock fanzine Touch & Go at Elliott Bay Bookstore tonight (4/8)
Touch and Go is a long-running, incredible indie label that -- like Sub Pop! -- started off as a punk-inspired fanzine. Tonight, Friday, April 8,…
Tonight at the Experience Music Project: Three legendary punks read from their memoirs and a novel
This is last minute notice, but for original punk rock fans the Experience Music Project tonight is hosting the reading of three really great writers…
TIG wraps up the year with the Best Music Writing tour
There is a feeling of neurotic helplessness I sometimes suffer from; when I realize I live in a world where I have the freedom to…
'Tis the season for celebrated mythology: The Secret History of Rock 'N' Roll
Christopher Knowles is the author of the recently published book The Secret History of Rock 'N' Roll, which ties the rock-era music scene back to…