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Breakups

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2012

    Tell Me About That Song: Seattle Singer-Songwriter Dylan Jakobsen

    A lot went into writing your favorite song, but how much do you really know about it? This week Seattle singer-songwriter Dylan Jakobsen delves into the woes of relationships, his ex-girlfriend, and cutting ties when you know it's over. Song: "I Hate You" Album: Tell Everything Release Date: Jun ... More >>

  • Diversions

    May 2, 2012

    My Ex Was a Philandering Meth-Head

    A lot went into writing your favorite song, but how much do you really know about it? This week Seattle singer-songwriter Dylan Jakobsen delves into the woes of relationships, his ex-girlfriend, and cutting ties when you know it's over. Song: "I Hate You" Album: Tell Everything Release Date: Jun ... More >>

  • Arts

    April 25, 2012
  • Blogs

    March 27, 2012

    Tell Me About That Album: Voyageur by Kathleen Edwards

    Let's get this out of the way up front: Kathleen Edwards is dating Justin Vernon of the Grammy-winning Bon Iver, who also produced her latest record Voyageur, which she wrote while going through a divorce. But that's hardly the whole story. The Canadian singer-songwriter has been releasing great A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2012

    Comment of the Day: Battling Seattle's "Bad Batch" Heroin

    Seven people died from overdose in a three day period earlier this month. The spate of deaths hearkened back to Seattle's 'Junkie Town' days between Kurt Cobain's 1994 death and Lane Staley's 2002 death. Public Health officials came up with the novel idea to share with Seattle heroin users the prope ... More >>

  • Diversions

    March 7, 2012

    C U L8R

    Seven people died from overdose in a three day period earlier this month. The spate of deaths hearkened back to Seattle's 'Junkie Town' days between Kurt Cobain's 1994 death and Lane Staley's 2002 death. Public Health officials came up with the novel idea to share with Seattle heroin users the prope ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2012

    Tell Me About That Album: A Sleep & A Forgetting by Islands

    Nicholas Thorburn is one of the busiest dudes in indie rock. At any given time, he seems to be juggling multiple projects, including Mister Heavenly, Th' Corn Gangg and Human Highway. His latest release is the fourth album from his indie rock band Islands, a somber breakup record called A Sleep & A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2012

    Tell Me About That Song: Josh Benson, Bassist and Vocalist of Monsters Scare You!

    ​A lot went into writing your favorite song, but how much do you really know about it? This week Josh Benson, vocalist and bassist of Seattle six-piece Monsters Scare You!, delves into techno beats, past relationships and Peter Gabriel. Song: "Shut Up, Our Song Is On!" Album: Monsters Scare You ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2011

    A Broken Heart Isn't So Bad at Altura

    ​I can think of younger days . . . when eating like I do would have been unimaginable. As a kid, I was a bit fussy. I actually hated the texture of lasagna. Now I'm in Capitol Hill at Altura, where Nathan Lockwood serves seasonal Italian cuisine in the form of multicourse tasting menus. I ha ... More >>

  • Diversions

    April 20, 2011

    What to Do When Your Ex Owes 

    ​I can think of younger days . . . when eating like I do would have been unimaginable. As a kid, I was a bit fussy. I actually hated the texture of lasagna. Now I'm in Capitol Hill at Altura, where Nathan Lockwood serves seasonal Italian cuisine in the form of multicourse tasting menus. I ha ... More >>

  • Diversions

    March 2, 2011

    Leaving the Bathroom, and Other Doors, Open

    ​I can think of younger days . . . when eating like I do would have been unimaginable. As a kid, I was a bit fussy. I actually hated the texture of lasagna. Now I'm in Capitol Hill at Altura, where Nathan Lockwood serves seasonal Italian cuisine in the form of multicourse tasting menus. I ha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2010

    Starbucks-Kraft Breakup Drama Continues: Now Headed Toward the Courts

    ​Early this month, we reported on the nasty breakup of Starbucks and its former distributor, Kraft Foods, which involved a series of he-said-she-said public statements about how they never loved the other company anyway. Now, it seems that drama is only getting worse, and looks to be headed to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    Today in Sex: How Not to Behave After You're Dumped

    ​The first time David Arquette drunkenly called into his pal Howard Stern's radio show to discuss the breakup of his marriage to Courtney Cox, it was kind of refreshing. He was raw, hurt, and obviously still in love with his wife. (Oh, and completely wasted.) Celebs normally listen to the publ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2010

    Today In Sex: Erase Your Ex

    ​Is there any Facebook application more annoying than the one that "suggests" you friend random people? Whenever it's someone I actually know, it's inevitably someone I loathe or someone I've dated. (Who is often also someone I loathe.)

  • Diversions

    July 7, 2010

    Mixing Messages and Maintaining Sanity

    ​Is there any Facebook application more annoying than the one that "suggests" you friend random people? Whenever it's someone I actually know, it's inevitably someone I loathe or someone I've dated. (Who is often also someone I loathe.)

  • Diversions

    June 30, 2010

    A Straightjacket Built for Two

    ​Is there any Facebook application more annoying than the one that "suggests" you friend random people? Whenever it's someone I actually know, it's inevitably someone I loathe or someone I've dated. (Who is often also someone I loathe.)

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2010

    Manager BJ Olin's Heart Still Sore from Breakup with Barcelona; Getting Fired Cold-Turkey Still Sucks

    Barcelona ain't looking back, no matter how upset their manager, BJ Olin, gets. ​ Seattle melodic-rock band Barcelona may have moved on, but their ex-manager, BJ Olin, is still biting the dust. A mere few weeks before Universal Records dropped the local band, Chris Bristol, Brian Fennell and R ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2009

    Last Night: Shwayze & LMFAO Turn Showbox SoDo into Animal House

    LMFAO and Shwayze played at Showbox SoDo on Thursday, November 12, 2009. ​Who: The Party Rock tour featuring Los Angeles hip-house duo LMFAO, Malibu rapper Shwayze, and short sets by Space Cowboy, Paradiso Girls, and Far East Movement. What they have in common: They all sing about sex, drug ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2009

    What Concert Would YOU Postpone a Breakup For?

    ​I received a text message from my boyfriend this morning that read: Hey, can you get tix to U2's Seattle concert? Thinking he knew something I didn't, I Googled U2 tour dates only to find that the band isn't coming here until June 2010. My boyfriend and I have been dating for three months. An ... More >>

  • Diversions

    October 14, 2009

    You Can't Unfuck the Snooping Chicken

    ​I received a text message from my boyfriend this morning that read: Hey, can you get tix to U2's Seattle concert? Thinking he knew something I didn't, I Googled U2 tour dates only to find that the band isn't coming here until June 2010. My boyfriend and I have been dating for three months. An ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2009

    At Last, An Explanation for Why My Brother's Song Failed to Make Michael Buble's New Album

    ​Several months ago, my brother Tim received word from a session man of Michael Buble's (whose acquaintance he'd made on the road at some point in time) that the chart-topping Canadian crooner had recorded one of Tim's songs, "End of May," for possible inclusion on his new album, Crazy Love. T ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 7, 2009

    Tina Dico

    ​Several months ago, my brother Tim received word from a session man of Michael Buble's (whose acquaintance he'd made on the road at some point in time) that the chart-topping Canadian crooner had recorded one of Tim's songs, "End of May," for possible inclusion on his new album, Crazy Love. T ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2009

    CD review: John Vanderslice's Romanian Names

    ​Several months ago, my brother Tim received word from a session man of Michael Buble's (whose acquaintance he'd made on the road at some point in time) that the chart-topping Canadian crooner had recorded one of Tim's songs, "End of May," for possible inclusion on his new album, Crazy Love. T ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 23, 2008

    The Subways

    Monday, July 28

  • Diversions

    June 18, 2008

    Stalker Freak!

    Monday, July 28

  • Calendar

    May 14, 2008

    Lykke Li

    Thursday, May 15

  • News

    April 9, 2008

    A “Dear John” to Georgetown

    An anonymous letter resonates with neighborhood residents.

  • Calendar

    April 2, 2008

    Bachelorette

    Tuesday, April 8

  • Diversions

    March 26, 2008
  • Music

    August 16, 2006

    In Oregon

    Sleater-Kinney go out with a bang.

  • Arts

    August 9, 2006

    Aboard the Titanic

    Shaw's bitter meditation on a class blind to its impending doom.

  • Diversions

    May 24, 2006

    Beware the Premenstrual Advice Lady

    Shaw's bitter meditation on a class blind to its impending doom.

  • Diversions

    May 10, 2006

    The Friend Code

    Is it breaking the rules to be buddies with a pal's ex?

  • Music

    January 11, 2006

    2006 Elvis Invitationals at EMP's Liquid Lounge

    Is it breaking the rules to be buddies with a pal's ex?

  • Diversions

    June 29, 2005

    With Friends Like Those . . . 

    Is it breaking the rules to be buddies with a pal's ex?

  • Diversions

    January 12, 2005

    WWJD (What Would Judy Do?)

    Is it breaking the rules to be buddies with a pal's ex?

  • Diversions

    December 29, 2004

    The Fun-Haver's Guide to Dating

    Is it breaking the rules to be buddies with a pal's ex?

  • Diversions

    December 8, 2004

    Missing the Mistletoe

    Is it breaking the rules to be buddies with a pal's ex?

  • Diversions

    September 1, 2004

    Closure, Schmosure

    Is it breaking the rules to be buddies with a pal's ex?

  • Diversions

    April 23, 2003

    Whine, Women, & (more) Wieners

    Is it breaking the rules to be buddies with a pal's ex?

  • Diversions

    December 18, 2002

    High-School Confidential

    Is it breaking the rules to be buddies with a pal's ex?

  • Diversions

    June 12, 2002

    Ex-sex and an icky invention

    Is it breaking the rules to be buddies with a pal's ex?

  • Diversions

    May 23, 2001

    Sad songs & pathetic poets

    Is it breaking the rules to be buddies with a pal's ex?

  • Diversions

    February 7, 2001

    Friends or foe?

    Is it breaking the rules to be buddies with a pal's ex?

  • Diversions

    January 10, 2001

    Rock stud or dud?

    Is it breaking the rules to be buddies with a pal's ex?

  • Diversions

    January 3, 2001

    The ex factor

    Is it breaking the rules to be buddies with a pal's ex?

  • Diversions

    October 4, 2000

    Persistent or pathetic?

    Is it breaking the rules to be buddies with a pal's ex?

  • Music

    June 14, 2000

    Citizen John

    Is it breaking the rules to be buddies with a pal's ex?

  • News

    December 29, 1999

    Hit me with your best shot

    Is it breaking the rules to be buddies with a pal's ex?

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