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My 12 Favorite Songs of 2011

Pardon my uncoordinated taste. 12. Austra, "Lose It" For the glassy, fluting beats, a pulsing tempo, and Katie Stelmanis' uniquely aqueous vocals.

Nice Hits!: Beyoncé's "Love on Top" Is Light, Funky, and Screaming with Joy

Nice Hits! is a Reverb column that unironically dissects, reviews, and appreciates the best songs of the current Top 40. It is unsnobbishly premised on the logic that just because a lot of the music on the radio is crap doesn't mean all the music on the radio is crap. Beyonce - Love On Top by ... More >>

CSS: From "Snoopy Dogg" to Paris Hilton

Brazil sends us another hot young export.

Today Reverb Recommends You Check Out Beyoncé's Look Book

​Following the release of her new album 4, Beyoncé graces the cover of the new issue of W magazine. In it, the photogenic superstar discusses the power of fashion and counts down her seven favorite looks she's rocked in her career thus far. But what makes it really interesting is that she del ... More >>

The Sounds of Summer 2011

Our box set of songs from the season, from Neutral Milk Hotel to Witch Gardens.

My Summer Playlist 2011: Beyoncé, John Maus, Witch Gardens, Washed Out, and More

​Beyoncé, 4 (June 24, 2011): The lead single off Beyoncé's 4, "Run the World (Girls)," is less a song than a strange melange of aggressive shouting and bizarre samples, ostensibly meant to encourage females to take control and "run this mother." As a single, though, "Run the World" is decept ... More >>

Karaoke Korrespondent Impresses Daddy & a Beyoncé Wannabe at The Dungeon in the Philippines

Even Filapinas want to be her.​Things settled down during my second and final week in the Philippines. One big Sunday of brandy, Red Horse, and Johnnie Walker Blue with my cousin stopped us dead in our tracks. We spent the next day at his cousin's house in Parañaque. I didn't want to get off ... More >>

Through @ 2 with Hugo: 2 Drinks & "99 Problems"

​The situation On a recent Sunday evening, I'm at Ten Mercer on Queen Anne with the 29-year-old singer Hugo, who was born in England, lived much of his life in Thailand, and now resides in Hell's Kitchen in NYC with his wife and their infant son. Intoxication Hugo's sipping on an Old Fashione ... More >>

Band of Horses' Dancing Cowboys "Dilly" Is One Of VEVO's Best Videos of 2010

VEVO's created a playlist of their Best Videos of 2010, and Band of Horses' bizarre "Dilly" is among their picks. The clip was shot by Philip Andelman (whose work includes Beyonce's "Halo," John Mayer's "Waiting on the World to Change," and more videos by the Jonas Brothers, Lenny Kravitz, Jay-Z, ... More >>

Beyoncé Makes More Money Than Husband Jay-Z, Gaga, Britney, Miley, You

Richer than you.​Forbes just released their list of Hollywood's 20 Highest Earners of 2010, and the only pop star to make the Top 10 is a woman who didn't even release an album this year -- the holy Beyoncé Knowles. Beyoncé made $87 million this year, enough to put her at #9 on Forbes' list. ... More >>

Band of Horses' New Video For "Dilly" Features Dancing Motorcycle Gang in the Desert

​Band of Horses premiered another music video from Infinite Arms today -- the "Dilly" clip was shot by Philip Andelman (whose work includes Beyonce's "Halo," John Mayer's "Waiting on the World to Change," and more videos by the Jonas Brothers, Lenny Kravitz, Jay-Z, and Ryan Adams); the song it ... More >>

An Incomplete History of Duos Who Can't Keep Their Hands to Themselves

From Sonny & Cher to the White Stripes.

Rockaraoke

From Sonny & Cher to the White Stripes.

Kanye West's New "See Me Now": "I know you thinkin', 'This that Yeezy we all love.'"

​Kanye West is back like he never left. Or lost his mind and did 808's and Heartbreak. And I couldn't be happier. Ever since videos of the a cappella "Mama's Boyfriend" Facebook headquarters performance hit YouTube, my excitement level for Good Ass Job his yet-untitled November 16 release has ... More >>

Music Video: Lady Gaga & Beyonce's "Telephone": Love These Bitches

Only in Gaga's world are stilettos and pasties de rigeur in prison. Her latest clip features Beyonce and was directed by Jonas Akerlund (he made the work of art that was her "Paparazzi" video, as well as clips for Madonna, Jamiroquai, Paul McCartney, and Iggy Pop). "Telephone" has something of a K ... More >>

A.M. Music News: Past Lives Thermals, Slayer's Seattle Date, and One Last Grammy Note

Beyonce​-- MSNBC: Beyonce and Taylor Swift -- not Seattle -- were the big winners at last night's Grammys. -- Pitchfork: Past Lives are touring with The Thermals in the spring. -- Slayer, Megadeath, and Testament have rescheduled their "American Carnage" tour. They play WaMu Theater on Frida ... More >>

Purr la Table

Century Ballroom’s new cabaret just feels—and tastes—good.

Paul Allen Parties With Jay-Z, Lindsay Lohan and the Son of a Libyan Dictator on New Year's

Not pictured: Paul Allen.​On NBC's "30 Rock," the vacation hot spot known only to the very rich is called Svenborgia. But if you're Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, Jay-Z or the crazed son of a Libyan dictator you know it by its more common name: St. Barts.

A Trashy Pop Music Junkie's Guide to the Top Five Concerts of 2009

​With the end of 2009 approaching, it seems that every music writer on the planet is obligated to share their subjective expertise on what the best moments in music were this year. At SW, we obviously concentrate on the local scene. But truth be told, my most diehard love goes to a genre that ... More >>

Bottomfeeder's 7 Most Memorable Food Experiences of 2009

​Another year, another five pounds around this columnist's belt line. While it'd be great to chalk such a fattening up to age and the accompanying slovenly metabolism, that'd only be a half-truth. This column and this column alone keeps me insulated in the winter months (and sweaty in the summ ... More >>

A.M. Music News: Free Music From Deer Tick, Newport Jazz Festival, and Cereal With Taylor Swift

Duke Ellington's performance at the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival revitalized the bandleader's career.​-- NY Times: Very interesting story here about Wolfgang's Vault's plans for the treasure trove of recordings from 50 years of Newport Jazz Festival performances. Listen now to sets from Count B ... More >>

Seattle's About to Listen to Bjork, Daniel Johnston, Beyonce, and a Lot of The Cave Singers

Waiting to be retrieved: Elton John kicks it with Lil' Wayne at in the holds section at The Seattle Central Library.​ Among the albums Seattleites are about to pick up from the library's holds section are: Exodus, Bob Marley Pure Disco, Compilation Welcome Joy, The Cave Singers (at least two ... More >>

Put a Ring on It Dance Contest

Waiting to be retrieved: Elton John kicks it with Lil' Wayne at in the holds section at The Seattle Central Library.​ Among the albums Seattleites are about to pick up from the library's holds section are: Exodus, Bob Marley Pure Disco, Compilation Welcome Joy, The Cave Singers (at least two ... More >>

Last Night/Q&A: Massive Monkees on America's Best Dance Crew

​America's Best Dance Crew, airing on MTV on Sunday nights, is the dance battle equivalent of American Idol, wherein a group of teams are tasked a challenge and compete each week to win a majority of audience votes via text message while being subjected to the feather-lashing critique of celeb ... More >>

An SW Exclusive Interview with Ben Folds

Quirky pianist Ben Folds, who performs at the Paramount this Thursday, has been creating infectious pop melodies about fucked up shit for over 15 years. The North Carolina native's 2008 album Way to Normal meditates on miscommunication, revenge, and adultery (hurray!). During a break from touring, F ... More >>

Last Night: Beyoncé (and Red Wine Shortage) at Key Arena

I thought it was a freak accident when the Tacoma Dome ran out of white wine during the Celine Dion concert. I was wrong. Last night the Key Arena ran out of red wine--20 minutes before Beyoncé even went onstage. "We're supposed to get more, but we haven't seen any," the woman behind the counter in ... More >>

Beyonce

Wednesday, April 1

Oi! Beyoncé Slaughters Alanis

What the fuck is this shit? Beyoncé kicked off her I Am... tour in Edmonton, Canada last week. Since then, this video clip of her covering Alanis Morisette's "You Oughta Know" has taken over YouTube... and it sucks. "You Oughta Know" isn't meant to be sung by a glamazon in stiletto heels. And it ... More >>

$20 Beyonce Tickets on Sale Tomorrow at 10 A.M.

According to a press release that just came across my computer screen a little while ago, a limited number of $20 tickets go on the market tomorrow for Beyonce's upcoming Seattle concert at the Key Arena on April 1. It's unspecified how many tickets they'll have available in that price range, but ti ... More >>

Last Night: Antony & the Johnsons at the Moore

Last night, I attended a wedding shower in Lake City. Whenever I'm in Lake City, a magnetic effect occurs wherein I am compelled -- forced, really -- to enter the Stirrup Room at the Rimrock Steakhouse and try to put a dent in their hooch inventory, and last night was no different. So what's this a ... More >>

Bottomfeeder: The Experience KFC/Taco Bell Project

These foods’ presence alongside one another—in one place, at one time—makes it impossible not to ponder a ménage-a-esophagus.

Tonight's Show Suggestions

Peter Broderick, courtesy Hanne HvattumQuite a lot happening for a Wednesday night, folks!Tiny Vipers, Peter Broderick, Balmorhea at Nectar, 8 p.m., $8It is possible -- although there is no way to confirm this -- that Peter Broderick has sold his soul to the devil. How else can you explain the 22-ye ... More >>

Etta James

Peter Broderick, courtesy Hanne HvattumQuite a lot happening for a Wednesday night, folks!Tiny Vipers, Peter Broderick, Balmorhea at Nectar, 8 p.m., $8It is possible -- although there is no way to confirm this -- that Peter Broderick has sold his soul to the devil. How else can you explain the 22-ye ... More >>

Watch the Ripples Change Their Size

Peter Broderick, courtesy Hanne HvattumQuite a lot happening for a Wednesday night, folks!Tiny Vipers, Peter Broderick, Balmorhea at Nectar, 8 p.m., $8It is possible -- although there is no way to confirm this -- that Peter Broderick has sold his soul to the devil. How else can you explain the 22-ye ... More >>

Ashanti

Friday, December 12

Canlis Comes Up With the Best Drink (Name) In Seattle

Because I'm one of the few remaining newspaper titans to be rolling in as much gold as Beyonce frolics about in during that ubiquitous "Upgrade" video/commercial, I'm able to dine at Canlis every Friday - every Friday meaning every first Friday of December. (My better half's 33-1/3 birthday was thi ... More >>

Crossing the (Belltown) Border

Everyone claims to love salsa in Seattle’s hottest dance clubs. So why don’t Hispanics feel welcome there?

90.3 KEXP Father's Day Kids' Dance Party

Sunday, June 15

Does Not Compute?

Sunday, June 15

The Police on Tap for Grammys

Sunday, June 15

Girl Talk Vs. Real Girls

Sunday, June 15

Merry Cinemas

Sunday, June 15

Go-to Girl

American Idol reject Jennifer Hudson is the best thing about this rote backstage tuner.

Destiny's Children

CSS's American pop culture obsession.

Summer Singles 2005

A look back.

A Dilemma of Horns

Diana Ross, Brotherhood of Breath, Maher Shalal Hash Baz.

Survivor Tactics

Beyonc頡nd Ashanti dont quite become their own women.