Three Imaginary Girls: Seattle's sparkly indie-pop press

Looking for somewhere to shake your ass this weekend? Go see Love Is All and Vivian Girls at Nectar!

keenan dowers — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:13:24 -0800

Sweden's Love Is All have been one of my indie pop crushes for quite some time, and I've never had the pleasure of seeing them rock out live, but that will all change this Sunday at Nectar! They'll be performing with non other than Brooklyn's toast of the town, Vivian Girls (who have been slowly working their way under my skin for weeks now).

More songs (and news) from The Spells

ChrisB — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:43:09 -0800

Carrie Brownstein had uncovered our additional Spells songs that did not make it on to The Age of Backwards and she has posted them on her NPR blog.

The Pharmacy bids Seattle adieu, announces move to New Orleans

imaginary viva — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:42:11 -0800

Mark your calendars for the last local shows, 12/31 and 1/2

Is there a moratorium on covering Nirvana in Seattle?

keenan dowers — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:34:05 -0800

The Rosebuds - Life Like

ChrisB — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:59:19 -0800

Be sure not to miss The Rosebuds at the Tractor Tavern this Thursday (November 20) with The Kindness Kind and No Kids.

Plan ahead for the trifecta of indie craft shows in December

Jeanine Anderson — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:38:47 -0800

Hit the trifecta of rad and crafty holiday shopping at these three upcoming events.

New releases from Easy Street Records

Jflores — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:31:04 -0800

Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan together just slay me. I need to see them together before I die!

Of Montreal extravaganza at Showbox SoDo

Imaginary Shrie — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:39:51 -0800

Finally, the fascinating and sometimes disturbing cacophony of OF MONTREAL will bring their sideshow act to the Showbox SoDo on November 19th w/HEALTH.

Henry Owings is sunshine out of your ass

Chris Estey — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:37:39 -0800

Owings was more than a perfect gentleman, standing near SB owner Jason Hughes surrounded by luscious racks of rare and cool vinyl, reading off some of the more rabid "outtakes" left out of the "Rock Bible."

Head Like A Kite to rock Neumo's with Truckasaurus and Slender Means

Chris Estey — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:16:15 -0800

That's an audio chocolate-flavored peanut butter mixed with a peanut-butter flavored chocolate I can't wait to savor.

Tom Brosseau at the Triple Door this Thursday, 11/20

imaginary viva — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:27:53 -0800

Think, "I grew up on a farm, but I listen to the Pixies." That's Tom Brosseau.

Ghost of the Russian Empire - The Mammoth

Andrew Boe — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:58:05 -0800

From the guitar sound and effects to the indecipherable lyrics and tone quality of singer Brandon Whitten's voice, the Radiohead similarities are almost eerie.

Summer fun returns to Seattle

Imaginary Kiku — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:32:05 -0800

I went to the VERA Project last Saturday looking for a break from the wintry monotony, and received not only some summer fun, but peanut butter sandwiches and a healthy dosage of local pop too.

Photo Essay: Ingrid Michaelson at Easy Street and Neumo's

Jason Tang — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:59:43 -0800

She'll keep your ears warm from the Seattle cold.

Letterman snubs Hell's Belles for Tribute Band Week

ChrisB — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:00:04 -0800

Well, now, Purple Reign and four other tribute bands are getting their star turn this week as musical guests on "Late Show with David Letterman."