When we called Local Natives’s Ryan Hahn, he was warning a bus mate about bumping their head because of their driver’s “crazy” mountain driving. Winding … More »

Kelly Castle Scott Terra Galactica Out now Kelly Castle Scott comes from another planet. Terra Galactica, the newest release from the Seattle ambient-hip-hop-electrol-soul songstress, features … More »

Purity Ring Wednesday, April 24 The Neptune The beauty of Purity Ring is in the detail. On stage it’s the sputtering lights, the heavy fog … More »

I am a sensei warrior in the art of jet lag, a master at blending into different countries and cultures. I zig. I zag. I … More »

Band:Science! Album: Science! Release Date: Out now Label: Self-released Instrumental prowess is the clear focal point of Science!’s eponymous album. The duo of Justin Stang … More »

Ghost B.C. are all about duality. The Swedish metal band bundle songs about the antichrist in a catchy, pop-metal package. They want to be huge … More »

Casey Crescenzo, creative force behind indie rock band The Dear Hunter, says his latest album, Migrant, is about trying to break free from himself. It … More »

Before I get to the movie and book picks that I carved out for this week’s column, I want to give a quick plug for … More »

A lot went into writing your favorite song, but how much do you really know about it? This week Nate Hansen, drummer of progressive pop … More »

Artist: Seacats Release: Burger 7-inch Release Date: April 20 Label: Fin Records This 7" follow up to a previous 7" (Extra Point) is a sweet … More »

Monday, April 15 The Telescopes are an English experimental drone/noise group that creates dystopian soundscapes out of feedback and static. Make sure to wear earplugs. … More »

Calling all local bands! Do you have a new album coming out? Did you just make a track on your laptop? Just finished your debut … More »

Various Artists, Ball of Wax 31: Covers (out now, self-released, ballofwax.org): If you need yet more proof of Seattle’s thriving—and diverse—music scene, look no further … More »

Hi, Everyone: As you’ve no doubt noticed, we’re having some technical issues with our blog and web site. Among the issues ... our tech challenges … More »

Before The Rocket Summer’s show at El Corazon tonight, frontman Bryce Avary and I talked about Nickelodeon’s Double Dare, power pop, and the limits of … More »

Artist: Corvx de Timor Track: “Always Rain” Release Date: Out now Label: Automation Records Sacramento “dark electronic” producer Corvx de Timor makes the most recent … More »

Sir Paul McCartney, one of the Beatles’ two surviving members, will play Safeco Field July 19. The concert--part of his “Out There” tour--was announced today … More »

You know a band is reaching cult-like adoration, when, as you approach a venue, hordes of people stare longingly, drooling at the very idea of … More »

Creating an intoxicating blend of electronica and fuzzy R&B, Minneapolis-based act, Poliça, know how to put on a dynamic show. At any given moment there’s … More »

Monday, April 8 Spiritualized Jason Pierce’s long-running project remains surprisingly creative, especially for a group with such a considerable debt to classic rock; last year’s … More »