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British Broadcasting Corporation

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2012

    Signs of the Times at Firehouse Coffee

    On Thursday of last week, BBC News published a short video about a coffee shop in Norwich that is refusing to serve people who attempt to order while talking on their cell phones. The video was linked under the title, "Coffee Shop Stirs Etiquette Debate," and revolved around a very polite sign stati ... More >>

  • Music

    April 11, 2012

    7 Nights: The Daily Rundown

    Nightly offerings from Social Distortion, Rachel Mae, and other heavy hitters.

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2012

    Once Upon a Time In Mexico

    Him: "Wanna buy cigar?" Me: "No, gracias" Him: "Weed?" Me: "No. Me no fumar" Him: "Cocaine?" Me: "No. No gracias" He walks away, scratching his head. Repeat again all the way up and down 5th Ave., the shopping area and 'returant row', of Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. I am in Cancun this week on a work ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    Anatomy of a Hoax: Study Showing Internet Explorer Users Have Low IQs Was Fake

    ​Oops! Hundreds of media outlets around the world--including Seattle Weekly, the BBC, CNN, MSNBC, and Forbes--reported last week on a study that found people who use Internet Explorer have lower IQs than users of other browsers. Apparently we were the fools.

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2011

    Long Awaited New Tracks From UK Producer Burial

    ​Earlier this week, the once enigmatic and still pretty damn reclusive/elusive UK producer Burial announced that he'd be releasing a new single, "Street Halo," next week. This comes right on the heels of a collaboration with Thome Yorke and Four Tet (check out that tableau of "serious" British ... More >>

  • Music

    November 24, 2010

    Os Mutantes' Umbrella of Magic

    Sergio Dias marvels at his tropicália outfit's unlikely resurgence.

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2010

    Friday Music: From Belle and Sebastian to Dirty Projectors

    The ant prepares for winter.​Here's a list of songs off discs that have been making their way around our turntable: Belle and Sebastian "Like Dylan In the Movies" from The BBC Sessions (Deluxe Edition). Scottish pop song craft. Led Zeppelin "Friends" from Led Zeppelin III. Esoteric folk fro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2010

    The Vaselines Visit the States, the Summer Concert Business, and Sting Calls Rock's BS

    ​-- Sup Pop: The Vaselines will be supporting their forthcoming album, Sex With An X (Sept. 14), with a U.S. tour that so far is skipping Seattle. But the band's playing Portland on Oct. 24 and Minneapolis on the 27th, so maybe they'll sneak in a stop in the 206. -- Pitchfork: Arcade Fire wil ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2010

    The Only Appropriate Soundtrack to the UK Election Situation, From Elvis Presley to NIN

    TROMBIPULATION: Hung Parliament​Brits woke up this morning to a "hung parliament". Considering all of the voter dissatisfaction with government, you'd think the term would give the notion of Guy Fawkes Day a whole new meaning. But nobody was really hanged, in effigy or for real; the good citiz ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2010

    A.M. Music News: Words of Wisdom From Carrie Brownstein, Dave Grohl, and Lemmy Kilmister

    Renee McMahonDave Grohl, with Them Crooked Vultures at The Paramount.​-- Sound on the Sound: Columbia City Theater will celebrate its grand re-opening during a the weekends between June 25 and July 3. Confirmed acts include Grand Hallway and the Maldives. -- Free MP3: Pearly Gate Music's "Big ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2009

    Reader: BBC to Blame If Amanda Knox Is Found Guilty

    Beatles fan Amanda Knox still can't get a fair shake from the Brits.​Reader Jolly Roger responds to More Dirty Linen From the Amanda Knox Trial. According to him, if an Italian jury finds Knox guilty it'll be the fault of the British press. "If Amanda Knox is found guilty of murdering Meredit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2009

    Amanda Knox Takes the Stand: The Critics Speak

    Fluent in Italian, yet trembling in her defense. Now the jury will decide Knox's fate.​Accused murderer Amanda Knox made a direct plea to the jury yesterday in her Perugia, Italy trial for the 2007 murder of fellow foreign exchange student Meredith Kercher. Is the 22-year-old Seattle native gu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2009

    Q&A: KEXP's Jon Kertzer On Starting a Label With Sub Pop, and the Roots of American Popular Music

    Courtesy of KEXP​Having already birthed a pair of offshoots, with one still on the teat (Hardly Art), Sub Pop's going into business with KEXP's Best Ambiance DJ Jon Kertzer to launch Next Ambiance, a world music label that issues its first digital release, Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba's I Speak ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2009

    Fashion, Fascism, and Another Tweet in the Wall

    Collage by Krist NovoselicKrist Novoselic's column on music and politics runs every Tuesday on the Daily Weekly. He is also a regular contributor to Reverb, our music blog.​I remember when Pink Floyd's The Wall came out. It was 1979, and I had just discovered their album Dark Side of the Moon, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 7, 2009

    The Pogues

    Collage by Krist NovoselicKrist Novoselic's column on music and politics runs every Tuesday on the Daily Weekly. He is also a regular contributor to Reverb, our music blog.​I remember when Pink Floyd's The Wall came out. It was 1979, and I had just discovered their album Dark Side of the Moon, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 7, 2009

    The Pogues

    Collage by Krist NovoselicKrist Novoselic's column on music and politics runs every Tuesday on the Daily Weekly. He is also a regular contributor to Reverb, our music blog.​I remember when Pink Floyd's The Wall came out. It was 1979, and I had just discovered their album Dark Side of the Moon, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2009

    Summer DVD Roundup

    ​August is the cruelest month. It's reached that point in the summer where a movie based on boys' action figures, G.I. Joe, has recently eclipsed another movie based on boys' action figures, Transformers 2. Things will reach a nadir come Labor Day weekend, when studios traditionally dump the w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2009

    Fresh Wax--All You Need to Know About Vinyl Releases This Week

    ​Even though the heat has obviously trailed off, there's still a slew of hot vinyl being released that's worth devouring at your local record stores. Aside from some of the solid new releases that hit stores this week like Fruit Bats' The Ruminant Band and Modest Mouses' No One's First and You ... More >>

  • Film

    July 29, 2009

    PICK In the Loop: Beltway Bozos Battle British Bureaucrats

    ​Even though the heat has obviously trailed off, there's still a slew of hot vinyl being released that's worth devouring at your local record stores. Aside from some of the solid new releases that hit stores this week like Fruit Bats' The Ruminant Band and Modest Mouses' No One's First and You ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2009

    Walking With Dinosaurs: The Drunk Edition

    I don't know what possessed me to take a bottle of Pinot Grigio to the face before heading to the Key Arena to see Walking With Dinosaurs last night. But it seemed like a brilliant idea until: 1) I showed up late and missed the 56 foot-long Brachiosaurus' appearance. 2) I woke up this morning with ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2008

    Reviewing the Reviews: Futureheads

    I don't know what possessed me to take a bottle of Pinot Grigio to the face before heading to the Key Arena to see Walking With Dinosaurs last night. But it seemed like a brilliant idea until: 1) I showed up late and missed the 56 foot-long Brachiosaurus' appearance. 2) I woke up this morning with ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2008

    Recipe Plagiarism, Celebrity Wines, and Other Food News

    I don't know what possessed me to take a bottle of Pinot Grigio to the face before heading to the Key Arena to see Walking With Dinosaurs last night. But it seemed like a brilliant idea until: 1) I showed up late and missed the 56 foot-long Brachiosaurus' appearance. 2) I woke up this morning with ... More >>

  • News

    April 2, 2008

    We’re Still at War, In Case Anyone Cares

    Even our local anti-war Web sites have moved on.

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2008

    Chocolate, Gout, and Other Food News

    Even our local anti-war Web sites have moved on.

  • Film

    October 10, 2007

    Elizabeth: The Golden Age: Cate Blanchett Does Dallas

    Even our local anti-war Web sites have moved on.

  • Film

    September 19, 2007

    Deep Water: Sailing Drives Men Mad

    Even our local anti-war Web sites have moved on.

  • Diversions

    May 9, 2007

    Hard Enough to Fail

    Even our local anti-war Web sites have moved on.

  • Blogs

    January 16, 2007

    Sloppy Day Music

    Even our local anti-war Web sites have moved on.

  • Film

    December 20, 2006

    Dec. 20-28, 2006

    Your last chance to see that brutal film noir, It's a Wonderful Life.

  • Music

    October 25, 2006

    Next Big Swedes

    With a profile on the rise, Love Is All find they aren't so busy doing nothing.

  • Film

    March 22, 2006

    C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America

    Opens at Guild 45, Fri., March 24. Not rated. 89 minutes.

  • Film

    February 1, 2006

    Imagine Me & You

    Opens Fri., Feb. 3, at Metro and others

  • Film

    November 9, 2005

    Joe Wright

    On his new Pride and Prejudice.

  • Film

    November 9, 2005

    Office Space

    Fox Home Entertainment, $19.98.

  • Diversions

    February 23, 2005

    Boob Tube

    Fox Home Entertainment, $19.98.

  • Diversions

    November 24, 2004

    Satellite Stars

    With the likes of Howard Stern signing on, satellite radio is in ascendance.

  • Film

    August 25, 2004

    Louis Jordan and his Tympany Band: Films and Soundies

    With the likes of Howard Stern signing on, satellite radio is in ascendance.

  • News

    May 19, 2004

    E Pluribus Stupid

    Blame the media for your ignorance? Look in the mirror.

  • Film

    December 3, 2003

    Naked Lunch

    Criterion Collection, $39.95

  • Film

    November 5, 2003

    This Week's Attractions

    Criterion Collection, $39.95

  • Film

    September 17, 2003

    Monty Python and the Holy Grail

    Criterion Collection, $39.95

  • Film

    October 16, 2002

    Out of the Spotlight

    The small stuff shines in seventh annual queer cinema fest.

  • Film

    September 18, 2002

    MONSTERS, INC.

    Buena Vista Home Ent., $29.99

  • Arts

    June 19, 2002

    British invasion

    An American reporter's investigative work looks like truth abroad but conspiracy theory here. What the hell's going on?

  • Music

    April 3, 2002

    Days of our nights

    An American reporter's investigative work looks like truth abroad but conspiracy theory here. What the hell's going on?

  • Music

    November 14, 2001

    Days of our nights

    An American reporter's investigative work looks like truth abroad but conspiracy theory here. What the hell's going on?

  • Film

    April 18, 2001

    Room without a view

    Young man gropes for a plan.

  • Music

    April 12, 2000

    Oasis ain't so bratty; Sub Pop's anniversary bash.

    Young man gropes for a plan.

  • Music

    November 10, 1999

    Toy Piano Man

    Young man gropes for a plan.

  • News

    April 1, 1998

    Donovan's grief

    Young man gropes for a plan.

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