Imaginary roadtrip, Austin edition: up close & personal with Glen Hansard
As stated last week, purchasing a plane ticket to spend two nights with the Wrens at Schubas may very well have been the best decision…
Imaginary roadtrip, Chicago edition: two nights of Wrens!
Chicago is, without a doubt, my kind of town. Purchasing a plane ticket to spend two nights with the Wrens at Schubas may very well…
New Jemina Pearl album out in October
Last year, I spent a disproportionate ammount of time listening to Be Your Own Pet's second LP, Get Awkward. It was my favorite album of 2008…
Death Cab for Cutie in the Park
The recent Death Cab for Cutie show at Marymoor was, in one word, amazing. Combine the gorgeous summertime drive to Redmond, the grassy knolls, the…
New Lily Allen video: 22
When the new TIG layout was created, a special category was created called "crushes," which I assume means that I'm supposed to use it to…
Last night's secret Long Winters show at the Sunset
The Long Winters played a secret show at the Sunset last night, and it was actually like, a secret! Generally speaking, "secret" shows in Seattle…
New Lily Allen video: F–k You
Some wildly clever people found a way to make a video to Lily Allen's super-catchy song "Fuck You" that can air on television. It's really…
Reasons to see the Coathangers at the Comet on Saturday
The first time I heard about The Coathangers, a bad-ass, all girl band from Atlanta, was from music writer (for now?) Christopher Weingarten's 1000 Times…
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart announce new fall tour dates
That subject line appeared in my inbox and I nearly wet myself. I've talked lots about how much I love The Pains of Being Pure…
Imaginary Interview: Art Brut
Art Brut could very well be one the few bands that Imaginary Dana, Imaginary Liz and I agree on. Both live and on Memorex, they…