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  • Blogs

    May 3, 2011

    Through @ 2: It's Not Me, It's U: Seattle's Most Un-Googleable Band on Auras and Anonymity

    ​The Situation On a recent Monday evening, I'm having cocktails at Sun Liquor on Capitol Hill with Travis Coster and Jeff Johnson of the experimental noise duo U. Johnson wears a collared shirt and has nicely combed hair. He works as a computer programmer, and, as his bandmate puts it, "is goo ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 3, 2010

    Johnny Flynn

    ​The Situation On a recent Monday evening, I'm having cocktails at Sun Liquor on Capitol Hill with Travis Coster and Jeff Johnson of the experimental noise duo U. Johnson wears a collared shirt and has nicely combed hair. He works as a computer programmer, and, as his bandmate puts it, "is goo ... More >>

  • Music

    November 3, 2010

    The Short List: The Week's Recommended Shows

    From the Cave Singers to Gordon Lightfoot.

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2010

    The Top 10 Songs About Serial Killers

    It's Halloween week, which means I start thinking about freaky things like ghosts and things that go bump in the night and, yeah, serial killers. When it comes to writing music about murderers and psychotics, pop's songbook has quite a lot of offerings, so I give you my Top 10 Songs about Serial Kil ... More >>

  • Music

    August 25, 2010

    Crowded House: Never Finnished

    Even after 25 years, they still find something new in every performance.

  • Arts

    September 16, 2009

    Fall Arts Calendar: September

    Even after 25 years, they still find something new in every performance.

  • Blogs

    June 26, 2009

    Dennis James Silenced: Update

    Since 1998, the silent movie series at the Paramount have basically been synonymous with their organist and host: Dennis James. One means the other. Or did, until an abrupt press release from the Paramount's nonprofit owner, Seattle Theatre Group, announced a replacement musician. The news came at f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2009

    Last Night: N.A.S.A., the Staxx Brothers at Nectar

    The green, break-dancing alien, courtesy Kate McElwee Since N.A.S.A.'s new album, The Spirit of Apollo, is basically a Handsome Boy Modeling School-like project featuring a boatload of famous collaborators, I wasn't sure what to expect from their live show. By and large, most of the album consists ... More >>

  • Music

    February 25, 2009

    The Short List: This Week's Recommended Shows

    The green, break-dancing alien, courtesy Kate McElwee Since N.A.S.A.'s new album, The Spirit of Apollo, is basically a Handsome Boy Modeling School-like project featuring a boatload of famous collaborators, I wasn't sure what to expect from their live show. By and large, most of the album consists ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2008

    Friday Night Show Suggestions!

    The green, break-dancing alien, courtesy Kate McElwee Since N.A.S.A.'s new album, The Spirit of Apollo, is basically a Handsome Boy Modeling School-like project featuring a boatload of famous collaborators, I wasn't sure what to expect from their live show. By and large, most of the album consists ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2007

    Review: Devo at the Puyallup Fair

    The green, break-dancing alien, courtesy Kate McElwee Since N.A.S.A.'s new album, The Spirit of Apollo, is basically a Handsome Boy Modeling School-like project featuring a boatload of famous collaborators, I wasn't sure what to expect from their live show. By and large, most of the album consists ... More >>

  • Music

    July 4, 2007

    The Shaky Hands Nurse Multiple Hangovers, Shun Cell Phones, and Roll Their Own Smokes

    Critics have called the band “pre–Animal Collective nature rock,” “the Shins pushing Bob Dylan on a swing,” and “Blur from Omaha.”

  • Music

    November 1, 2006

    Notable Shows

    Critics have called the band “pre–Animal Collective nature rock,” “the Shins pushing Bob Dylan on a swing,” and “Blur from Omaha.”

  • Music

    July 26, 2006

    Mutant Invasion

    Brazilian legends Os Mutantes crack the U.S. circuit, 30 years later. BY Rickey Wright

  • Music

    April 26, 2006

    Notable Shows

    Highlights from this week's music calendar

  • Film

    April 5, 2006

    April 5-12, 2006

    Local film events and specialty venues.

  • Film

    February 15, 2006

    Neil Young and Jonathan Demme

    On the new documentary Neil Young: Heart of Gold.

  • Music

    December 21, 2005

    What Is the RIAA Thinking?

    On the new documentary Neil Young: Heart of Gold.

  • Music

    August 10, 2005
  • Music

    June 1, 2005

    Music for Windows

    Reassessing Brian Eno's '80s ambient reissues.

  • Arts

    March 9, 2005

    The Secret in the Wings

    Also: My Boat to Bainbridge.

  • Music

    January 26, 2005

    Rachid Taha

    Also: Gilles Peterson in Brazil, John Legend, Hem, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, and Coachwhips.

  • Music

    December 1, 2004

    Ticktock, Ticktock

    Running down the clock toward the end times with Modest Mouse.

  • Music

    August 11, 2004

    Seven Nights

    Running down the clock toward the end times with Modest Mouse.

  • Music

    July 14, 2004

    CD Reviews

    Running down the clock toward the end times with Modest Mouse.

  • Music

    May 26, 2004

    Summer Music Calendar

    Running down the clock toward the end times with Modest Mouse.

  • Music

    April 28, 2004

    Music Awards Showcase Preview

    Running down the clock toward the end times with Modest Mouse.

  • Arts

    August 27, 2003

    An Oral History

    The story of a small arts festival that became a Northwest tradition, told by the people who lived it.

  • Music

    January 16, 2002

    Nude on the Moon

    The story of a small arts festival that became a Northwest tradition, told by the people who lived it.

  • Music

    November 21, 2001

    Blame it on Rio

    Bossa nova royalty Bebel Gilberto inherited an exceptional voice.

  • News

    May 23, 2001

    Summer music

    Bossa nova royalty Bebel Gilberto inherited an exceptional voice.

  • Food

    April 25, 2001

    Our 100 Favorites (part 3)

    Bossa nova royalty Bebel Gilberto inherited an exceptional voice.

  • Music

    January 24, 2001

    Scaling Mount Florida

    Bossa nova royalty Bebel Gilberto inherited an exceptional voice.

  • News

    September 6, 2000

    Stage picks

    Bossa nova royalty Bebel Gilberto inherited an exceptional voice.

  • Music

    July 19, 2000

    WOMADness

    What are all these foreigners doin' in Redmond? It's culture!

  • Music

    May 24, 2000

    Pearl Jam, Departure Lounge

    What are all these foreigners doin' in Redmond? It's culture!

  • Music

    August 18, 1999

    Gloomy but pretty East River Pipe, Dick's '70s flashback, and more

    What are all these foreigners doin' in Redmond? It's culture!

  • News

    July 21, 1999

    Best City

    What are all these foreigners doin' in Redmond? It's culture!

  • Music

    July 21, 1999

    Sneak attack

    The stealthy duo Thievery Corporation makes lounge music sexy again.

  • Music

    July 7, 1999

    Sir mix-and-match

    Brazil's Caetano Veloso remains the most relevant musician of his generation.

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