Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds pre-sale TODAY!!! RIGHT NOW, actually.
As an imaginary girl and a lifelong music fan, I think I've seen approximately 6,541 bands perform live (approximately). Of all these shows, the one…
Cat Power and Appaloosa
With her thick black eyeliner and her attacking stage presence, Cat Power was as gorgeous to watch as she was to listen to. This says…
Nada Surf in photos
TIG photographer Laura Musselman caught Nada Surf at the Showbox Sodo and proclaimed, "They were so good. I've seen them probably 20+ times, and this…
Justice Defines D.A.N.C.E. Music Up
Ideologically, I’m of two minds when it comes to Justice. I tend to agree with detractors of the French electronic duo who argue their album…
The Hives at the Showbox Sodo
For those of you who have never been to the Showbox Sodo: that place is a pretty sweet venue!Local Bainbridge Island band Holy Ghost Revival…
Hives vs. Mountain Goats
Two of my favorite live bands are in town on Saturday and I'm so torn! I had already gotten tickets to the Mountain Goats show…
Mika could be anything you like, as long as it's glampop
In the beginning there was a large blue ball. Then it burst and an angel appeared, who danced & disappeared into the fog as Mika…
If you feel like leaving the house tomorrow…
As I wrote on the KEXP blog last week, there are several ways to mark the 14th of February holiday tomorrow. Whether you're celebrating coupledom…
M.I.A. and Cool Kids photo essay
Although she only has two full length albums under her belt, I found myself more excited and nervous to photograph/review M.I.A. than many other more…
Mewithoutyou @ The Showbox Sodo
Although Brand New was the headliner for two sold-out nights at the freshly opened Showbox Sodo, it was the opening act that brought me. Mewithoutyou…