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GIVE-ing season arrived this week -- with a 30+ track local artist compilation

Fresh off the presses from our inboxes comes this week's launch of GIVE -- 30 downloadable tracks from a variety of Seattle artists, who are donating their songs to benefit Arts Corps and local area foodbanks. The $7.00 (!) compilation, which was produced, curated, and funded by Caffe Vita, will be available online here. Physical compilations can be picked up at all Caffe Vita locations, Easy Street Records, Sonic Boom Records, University Book Store, The Crocodile, EMP, Neumo's, and Sorrento Hotel. The in-hand compilations will include a physical card with a redemption code for the download, and a prettied-up sleeve to make it a ready-to-give present.

Here's the full track listing -- nearly all of which are exclusive to the compilation:

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Latest comment by: John in Ballard: "Yeah this looks like a pretty good compilation...especially for only $7! I think that Tea Cozies song is "corner store girls", one of my favorites from Hot Probs. I can't remember what the TMTS song is, but I'm sure it's good. "

The Ruby Suns and Le Loup at Chop Suey

Le Loup photo by Jeanine Anderson

at Chop Suey

I went to Chop Suey to see the Ruby Suns, but left in love/lust with Le Loup.

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Photo of the moment: Le Loup at Chop Suey

Looks like last night's Le Loup show was big fun.

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Latest comment by: philip: "that show was so damn good. blew my mind all over the place."

SXSW: A coming of age story...

The Motion Sick at SXSW: Photo by Aidan Williamson

The Motion Sick at SXSW: Photo by Aidan Williamson

It's difficult to describe the overwhelming experience of being surrounded by people who dedicate their lives and energies to music.

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Latest comment by: Jon Harthun: "I agree with Shrie. It's a totally surreal experience. It's a gosh-load of money to go, but totally worth the experience. Free drinks, thousands of like minded individuals, rock stars walking amongst you, hotel room parties, after shows...I need to go back! I ...

Hardly Art adds Le Loup, Barsuk adds David Bazan

Exciting news from a couple of great local Northwest labels!

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