Rockin' Imaginary Band Alert: Ume {opening for Cursive at Neumos 2/17}
Something that's been pleasing my ears lately is this female-fronted band, Ume, and their new album Phantoms. They've got kind of a glossed over grunge-y…
Does appoggiatura make you cry?
After Adele’s performance at the Grammy Awards, the Wall Street Journal ran an article scientifically explaining why her winning song “Someone Like You” brings so…
More from More Than Shapes: Valentine's Day edition
We're so happy to share another {new release} Tuesday with you, and this week it just so happens to line up with the day of…
Los Campesinos' celebrate Valentine's Day with "Songs About Your Girlfriend"
Sure, it was fun to hang with Los Campesinos in a hot tub, but seeing them in a strip club is a much more appropriate…
Imaginary Watch This: The Pauses "Go North" 8-Bit Style
The Pauses - Go North (Mario Paint Style) from The Pauses on Vimeo. Okay, SERIOUSLY. This is the most ridiculously awesome video I've ever seen.…
Imaginary Linkage: Stuff We Spied Online This Week {2/4-2/10}
Aw, how romantic. Send some heartwarming messages to your valentine via The Mountain Goats + Movies Tumblr. Portlandia (yay!) nails how imaginary moms would approach…
Imaginary Watch This: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On Two
I can't really explain why I think Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is so damn funny, but it just is. In this second installment,…
In nonsensical segue news: snow day number two + Kajagoogoo!
There's absolutely no correlation between the two: the photo above is what's outside my window in Ballard, and the song below is what I woke…
Stuck in a holiday rut? Need some jingle in your bells? Just press play!
Nothing says "home for the holidays" like those end-of-year spreadsheets at the day job, right? Really though, if you're stuck at a desk for the…
Getting into the holiday spirit by watching videos on repeat
I've found the best way to solidify my holiday cheer is with holiday mix tapes and eggnog. This year I've yet to have a cup…