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Akron

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2012

    The Black Keys Are a Glorified Bar Band. Try These Instead

    I get the reason people are interested in the Black Keys. Really, I do. In terms of what's being played on major alt-radio airwaves at the moment, their fuzzy, blues-y licks and alpha male moaning stick out like a sore thumb (in a good way) from the sea of processed sixteenth-note loving dance-rock ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2011

    The Black Keys Want To Sell You El Camino, But Would Be Happy If You Just Bought Their Crappy Old Van

    Akron blues-rock juggernauts The Black Keys have announced a December 6th release for their seventh studio album El Camino, which they've teased with a Bob Odenkirk-featured car ad (above), and an album-promo website that even points to a phone number contact ((330) 510-1206) for parties interested ... More >>

  • News

    September 21, 2011

    Iraq 2003-2006

    Akron blues-rock juggernauts The Black Keys have announced a December 6th release for their seventh studio album El Camino, which they've teased with a Bob Odenkirk-featured car ad (above), and an album-promo website that even points to a phone number contact ((330) 510-1206) for parties interested ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2010

    The Seven Worst Days for Seattle Sports in 2010

    ​Really, this post could have just been entitled "Your 2010 Seattle Mariners!" But that's lazy. And fails to account for the Seahawks' stupidest moment of the past year. And who would want to pass up a chance to make fun of Pete Carroll? (Answer: no one.) Let's talk trash about local sports, s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2010

    My REVERB Vol. I: My Goodness, Caspar Babypants, and Pitching Jager to Toddlers

    Caspar Babypants was one of more than 60 bands to play Seattle Weekly's REVERB Local Music Festival on Saturday, October 9 in Ballard.​Two songs before My Goodness wrapped up their sweaty, shoulder-to-shoulder set at the 2 Bit, SW contributor Hannah Levin said to me, "They could be touring wit ... More >>

  • Music

    September 29, 2010

    An Incomplete History of Guitar and Drum Duos

    From Cash Money to Cash Audio to the Triple Door.

  • Music

    January 13, 2010

    Grave Singer

    We’re all gonna die, and Joseph Arthur wants to sing you a song about it.

  • Film

    October 14, 2009

    More Than a Game: LeBron James Builds His Brand

    We’re all gonna die, and Joseph Arthur wants to sing you a song about it.

  • Music

    September 30, 2009

    REVERB Lineup: Hattie’s Hat

    We’re all gonna die, and Joseph Arthur wants to sing you a song about it.

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2009

    Would You Be This Fired Up To Be on TV in an AIG Sweatshirt?

    We didn't know anyone did the Arsenio fist-pump anymore, let alone people who weren't alive when Arsenio was on TV. Either way, this kid is really excited. From halftime of the Gonzaga/Akron game:

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2008

    Tonight's Show Suggestions

    If you haven't seen this little YouTube gem yet, here's Mos Def freestyling. Enjoy.Also, at Re-bar tonight, the Somethin' About House party goes enviro. Tonight's is a carbon-offset party, with free trees and a bike giveaway. Michael Tello, Ramiro and Chris Field spin. Mos Def, Dyme Def at the Moore ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 10, 2008

    The Pretenders

    If you haven't seen this little YouTube gem yet, here's Mos Def freestyling. Enjoy.Also, at Re-bar tonight, the Somethin' About House party goes enviro. Tonight's is a carbon-offset party, with free trees and a bike giveaway. Michael Tello, Ramiro and Chris Field spin. Mos Def, Dyme Def at the Moore ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2008

    My Neighbor's Review Of Outside Lands Music Fest

    If you haven't seen this little YouTube gem yet, here's Mos Def freestyling. Enjoy.Also, at Re-bar tonight, the Somethin' About House party goes enviro. Tonight's is a carbon-offset party, with free trees and a bike giveaway. Michael Tello, Ramiro and Chris Field spin. Mos Def, Dyme Def at the Moore ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2008

    Bumbershoot: Three-Sentence Review of the Black Keys

    If you haven't seen this little YouTube gem yet, here's Mos Def freestyling. Enjoy.Also, at Re-bar tonight, the Somethin' About House party goes enviro. Tonight's is a carbon-offset party, with free trees and a bike giveaway. Michael Tello, Ramiro and Chris Field spin. Mos Def, Dyme Def at the Moore ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 30, 2008

    Jessica Lea Mayfield

    Monday, August 4

  • Calendar

    April 2, 2008

    The Black Keys

    Saturday, April 5

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2008
  • Blogs

    March 12, 2008

    Coachella Expands

    Saturday, April 5

  • Arts

    February 20, 2008

    What's Coming...

    Spring Arts Calendar

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2008

    Get Yr Coachella On

    Spring Arts Calendar

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2007
  • Blogs

    May 8, 2007

    Oh, Mother

    Spring Arts Calendar

  • News

    March 21, 2007

    Who's Shooting Who?

    How the U.S. Military strung along the family of a Fort Lewis soldier killed by "friendly fire."

  • Music

    December 13, 2006

    December 13-19

    This week's music calendar.

  • Music

    December 13, 2006

    The Short List

    Highlights-and lowlights-from this week's music calendar.

  • Arts

    September 6, 2006

    Pop Music Highlights

    Highlights-and lowlights-from this week's music calendar.

  • Music

    March 22, 2006

    Heartless Bastards

    Highlights-and lowlights-from this week's music calendar.

  • Music

    March 1, 2006

    March 1-7

    The week's local music calendar.

  • Music

    February 8, 2006

    Weekly Notable Shows

    The week's local music calendar.

  • Music

    February 8, 2006

    Feb. 8-Feb. 14

    The week's local music calendar.

  • Arts

    September 1, 2004

    Bumbershoot in a Box

    Wish you could take Seattle's biggest arts and music festival home with you? Start with these four CDs' worth of music from this year's lineup — or use it as a guide to Bumbershoot's best.

  • News

    December 17, 2003

    Facing Our Losses - Iraq 2005

    Washington's toll in Iraq in 2005.

  • News

    January 15, 2003

    We're No. 13!

    A mere state championship will have to suffice for nationally overrated Rainier Beach High School.

  • Music

    July 10, 2002

    High Times

    The Breeders are back, but the party's over.

  • News

    December 27, 2000

    Letters

    "We are full of mindless TEEN POP PUPPETS"

  • Music

    March 8, 2000

    It doesn't matter any more

    "We are full of mindless TEEN POP PUPPETS"

  • Film

    March 1, 2000

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