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American Idol

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2012

    Hey! Aerosmith (Featuring That Guy From American Idol) and Cheap Trick Are Playing the Tacoma Dome on August 8

    Aerosmith hasn't put out a new record since 2004's Honkin' On Bobo (seriously), but the band's remained in the public consciousness thanks to incidents involving frontman Steven Tyler serenading customers at Home Depot, feuding with guitarist Joe Perry, and co-hosting American Idol. Now the band is ... More >>

  • Film

    November 16, 2011

    The Other F Word: Punk Rockers Love Their Kids

    Aerosmith hasn't put out a new record since 2004's Honkin' On Bobo (seriously), but the band's remained in the public consciousness thanks to incidents involving frontman Steven Tyler serenading customers at Home Depot, feuding with guitarist Joe Perry, and co-hosting American Idol. Now the band is ... More >>

  • Music

    July 20, 2011

    Vicci Martinez' Green Revolution

    The Tacoma artist found her Voice, and has Cee Lo (and NBC) to thank.

  • Calendar

    June 22, 2011

    Mudhoney

    The Tacoma artist found her Voice, and has Cee Lo (and NBC) to thank.

  • Film

    May 4, 2011

    Louder Than a Bomb: Teen Poets Endorsed by Oprah

    The Tacoma artist found her Voice, and has Cee Lo (and NBC) to thank.

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2011

    Six Inexcusable Reality TV Tattoos

    Paul Conrad​ A couple weeks ago, we asked you if the Deadliest Catch tattoo was one of the most inappropriate tattoos to date. The debate is still raging here, but, as always, we got a little curious. Reality television has swept our nation since the early 2000s, and fans have become obsessed ... More >>

  • Diversions

    March 16, 2011

    Reality Checks and Anal Sex

    Paul Conrad​ A couple weeks ago, we asked you if the Deadliest Catch tattoo was one of the most inappropriate tattoos to date. The debate is still raging here, but, as always, we got a little curious. Reality television has swept our nation since the early 2000s, and fans have become obsessed ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 26, 2011

    Rock of Ages

    Paul Conrad​ A couple weeks ago, we asked you if the Deadliest Catch tattoo was one of the most inappropriate tattoos to date. The debate is still raging here, but, as always, we got a little curious. Reality television has swept our nation since the early 2000s, and fans have become obsessed ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 18, 2010

    Casiokids

    Paul Conrad​ A couple weeks ago, we asked you if the Deadliest Catch tattoo was one of the most inappropriate tattoos to date. The debate is still raging here, but, as always, we got a little curious. Reality television has swept our nation since the early 2000s, and fans have become obsessed ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 14, 2010

    Adam Lambert

    Paul Conrad​ A couple weeks ago, we asked you if the Deadliest Catch tattoo was one of the most inappropriate tattoos to date. The debate is still raging here, but, as always, we got a little curious. Reality television has swept our nation since the early 2000s, and fans have become obsessed ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 23, 2010

    Jewel

    Paul Conrad​ A couple weeks ago, we asked you if the Deadliest Catch tattoo was one of the most inappropriate tattoos to date. The debate is still raging here, but, as always, we got a little curious. Reality television has swept our nation since the early 2000s, and fans have become obsessed ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 26, 2010

    Carrie Underwood

    Paul Conrad​ A couple weeks ago, we asked you if the Deadliest Catch tattoo was one of the most inappropriate tattoos to date. The debate is still raging here, but, as always, we got a little curious. Reality television has swept our nation since the early 2000s, and fans have become obsessed ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2010

    Bellevue's Maple Leaf Is Packed With Ringers

    Had this fucking knob gone up against Zoe, he'd never have been America's Idol.​I love the eastside. Bellevue was the first place I lived when my family moved to this country, and I've spent most of my adult life working in Redmond. Sure, the commute from Greenwood can be hell, but I'm totally ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2010

    A.M. Music: Silly Love Songs, Isaac Brock, Crystal Castles, Interns Behaving Badly

    -- Pitchfork: Isaac Brock's project Ugly Casanova and The Shins' James Mercer both contribute to the soundtrack for the film, 180° South, out June 22. Check out the trailer above. -- Wall Street Journal: Sir. Paul McCartney's taking "Live and Let Die" and the rest of his post-Beatles catalogue aw ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2010

    Sanjaya, "American Idol" Hair Model, Caught Speeding 50 MPH Over Limit

    The latest cover of "Bengal Tiger Beat."​Federal Way's Sanjaya Malakar enjoyed a brief run as "American Idol's" non-threatening Indian kid who couldn't sing very well. What's he been up to since? Before yesterday, the answer to that question was, "Who knows and who cares?" Now it's been modif ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 24, 2010

    Dreamgirls

    The latest cover of "Bengal Tiger Beat."​Federal Way's Sanjaya Malakar enjoyed a brief run as "American Idol's" non-threatening Indian kid who couldn't sing very well. What's he been up to since? Before yesterday, the answer to that question was, "Who knows and who cares?" Now it's been modif ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2010

    Seattle's Only American Idol Hope Dismissed for Criminal Past

    Even Simon loved Danelle Hayes.​Danelle Hayes had one of the most moving auditions for the ninth season of American Idol. The 24-year-old Seattleite - who traveled to Denver for the tryout - told the judges she hosted a live karaoke night and sang in a cover band back home, which prompted Simo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2010

    A.M. Music News: iTunes, The White Stripes, and a New One From The New Pornographers

    ​-- Matador: The New Pornographers have a new album, Together, that they'll drop on May 4. Friends in St. Vincent, Beirut, and Okkervil River make guest appearances. -- Pitchfork: The White Stripes documentary, Under Great White Northern Lights, premieres at SXSW in March. -- TechCrunch: Why ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 21, 2009

    Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

    ​-- Matador: The New Pornographers have a new album, Together, that they'll drop on May 4. Friends in St. Vincent, Beirut, and Okkervil River make guest appearances. -- Pitchfork: The White Stripes documentary, Under Great White Northern Lights, premieres at SXSW in March. -- TechCrunch: Why ... More >>

  • Film

    August 19, 2009

    Art & Copy: How to Sell Soap and Sex and VWs

    ​-- Matador: The New Pornographers have a new album, Together, that they'll drop on May 4. Friends in St. Vincent, Beirut, and Okkervil River make guest appearances. -- Pitchfork: The White Stripes documentary, Under Great White Northern Lights, premieres at SXSW in March. -- TechCrunch: Why ... More >>

  • Film

    August 19, 2009

    Pick Afghan Star: Compelling Reality TV, Without Simon Cowell in Sight

    ​-- Matador: The New Pornographers have a new album, Together, that they'll drop on May 4. Friends in St. Vincent, Beirut, and Okkervil River make guest appearances. -- Pitchfork: The White Stripes documentary, Under Great White Northern Lights, premieres at SXSW in March. -- TechCrunch: Why ... More >>

  • Diversions

    June 24, 2009

    This Week's Horoscopes

    ​-- Matador: The New Pornographers have a new album, Together, that they'll drop on May 4. Friends in St. Vincent, Beirut, and Okkervil River make guest appearances. -- Pitchfork: The White Stripes documentary, Under Great White Northern Lights, premieres at SXSW in March. -- TechCrunch: Why ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 10, 2009

    Afghan Star

    ​-- Matador: The New Pornographers have a new album, Together, that they'll drop on May 4. Friends in St. Vincent, Beirut, and Okkervil River make guest appearances. -- Pitchfork: The White Stripes documentary, Under Great White Northern Lights, premieres at SXSW in March. -- TechCrunch: Why ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2009

    Patrick Wolf

    Friday, June 5

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2009

    American Idol Finale: Adam Lambert Owns Kris Allen

    I tried to vote for my Idol pick countless times by both calling and texting during the four hours the lines were open, but none of my attempts worked. Why? Because everybody and their fucking mothers were trying to do the same damn thing. So last night--the most important night viewers have to vote ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2009

    American Idol's Adam Lambert Is a Rock Star

    Has anybody else been watching this season of American Idol? It's a fucking joke. Why? Because it's so obvious that Adam Lambert is going to win the whole damn thing. The flamboyant 27-year-old with a penchant for rocking the guyliner is out of this world in terms of talent and showmanship. I've a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 21, 2009

    Mike Hickey

    Has anybody else been watching this season of American Idol? It's a fucking joke. Why? Because it's so obvious that Adam Lambert is going to win the whole damn thing. The flamboyant 27-year-old with a penchant for rocking the guyliner is out of this world in terms of talent and showmanship. I've a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 17, 2008

    Eastern Grip (CD release)

    Thursday, December 18

  • Calendar

    July 2, 2008

    George Michael

    Thursday, December 18

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2008
  • News

    January 30, 2008

    Fear and Hoodies in Magnolia

    A rash of robberies has the comfortable community on edge.

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2008

    Fear, Loathing in Magnolia

    A rash of robberies has the comfortable community on edge.

  • Calendar

    November 7, 2007

    Kelly Clarkson

    An American Idol follows her gut

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2007
  • Arts

    June 13, 2007

    I'm Becoming a Big Fan of High-School Musicals

    These soon-to-be-former "theater geeks" are going to save the business.

  • Music

    June 6, 2007

    Idling With Blake Lewis, Loving Georgetown, and Checking In With City Hall

    Plus plenty of other reasons Seattle nightlife should be spared the chair.

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2007

    American Idol's Blake "B-Shorty" Lewis at Neumos tomorrow?

    Plus plenty of other reasons Seattle nightlife should be spared the chair.

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2007

    Sea-Idol

    Plus plenty of other reasons Seattle nightlife should be spared the chair.

  • Blogs

    December 26, 2006

    Merry Cinemas

    Plus plenty of other reasons Seattle nightlife should be spared the chair.

  • Film

    June 28, 2006

    Matador, The New World, and Project Runway

    Killers, colonials, and the actual work involved in looking fabulous.

  • Diversions

    July 27, 2005

    Bonded

    Killers, colonials, and the actual work involved in looking fabulous.

  • Diversions

    May 11, 2005

    The Lies Have It

    Killers, colonials, and the actual work involved in looking fabulous.

  • Food

    February 2, 2005

    Pressure Cooker

    Killers, colonials, and the actual work involved in looking fabulous.

  • Diversions

    December 15, 2004

    Blue Boy

    Killers, colonials, and the actual work involved in looking fabulous.

  • Music

    April 7, 2004

    Idol Minds

    Declaring war on a pair of American nuisances.

  • Music

    August 20, 2003

    American Idols, Joe Jackson, and More

    Declaring war on a pair of American nuisances.

  • Diversions

    June 18, 2003

    Idol Thoughts

    Declaring war on a pair of American nuisances.

  • Diversions

    June 4, 2003
  • Music

    June 26, 2002

    Sound Advice

    Brother Wayne Kramer testifies on art, adulthood, and American Idol.

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