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May 4, 2012
RIP Adam Yauch, Beastie Boy and Badass. What's Your Favorite Beastie Boys Memory?
Adam Yauch, aka MCA, one third of the Beastie Boys, passed away today at the age of 47. Yauch had been battling cancer since 2009. We'll be celebrating the life of Yauch by spending the day immerced in the Beastie Boys' indelible catalog (I've got Hello Nasty spinning right now). Our thoughts go out ... More >>
Music
December 14, 2011
McKagan Makes the Rock Hall
The SW columnist will be inducted with his former GN'R bandmates.
Blogs
November 9, 2011
Did You Know KRS-One Is Playing A Show At Jazzbones In Tacoma Today?
It's true. Though he's not quite the hard-hitting sociopolitical figurehead he once was (at least not as eagerly looked to), KRS-One is still said to bring the fury in concert, and the chance to see a legend like the Teacha--if only to check it off your list--is one you might not want to pas ... More >>
Arts
June 22, 2011
The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events
It's true. Though he's not quite the hard-hitting sociopolitical figurehead he once was (at least not as eagerly looked to), KRS-One is still said to bring the fury in concert, and the chance to see a legend like the Teacha--if only to check it off your list--is one you might not want to pas ... More >>
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June 15, 2011
Cibo Matto
It's true. Though he's not quite the hard-hitting sociopolitical figurehead he once was (at least not as eagerly looked to), KRS-One is still said to bring the fury in concert, and the chance to see a legend like the Teacha--if only to check it off your list--is one you might not want to pas ... More >>
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June 15, 2011
Red Women's Dance Party
It's true. Though he's not quite the hard-hitting sociopolitical figurehead he once was (at least not as eagerly looked to), KRS-One is still said to bring the fury in concert, and the chance to see a legend like the Teacha--if only to check it off your list--is one you might not want to pas ... More >>
Blogs
March 4, 2011
Damien Jurado Loves ABBA, Butthole Surfers, and a Clean Pair of Socks
Every March, the entire music industry descends on Austin, Texas, for the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival March 15 to 20, and Seattle's scene is no exception. Dozens of bands are making the trip, and they'll be playing more shows and downing more free Red Stripes than can be ... More >>
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January 19, 2011
DJ Tony B
Every March, the entire music industry descends on Austin, Texas, for the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival March 15 to 20, and Seattle's scene is no exception. Dozens of bands are making the trip, and they'll be playing more shows and downing more free Red Stripes than can be ... More >>
Calendar
August 18, 2010
Far East Movement
Every March, the entire music industry descends on Austin, Texas, for the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival March 15 to 20, and Seattle's scene is no exception. Dozens of bands are making the trip, and they'll be playing more shows and downing more free Red Stripes than can be ... More >>
Calendar
March 31, 2010
Kidz in the Hall
Every March, the entire music industry descends on Austin, Texas, for the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival March 15 to 20, and Seattle's scene is no exception. Dozens of bands are making the trip, and they'll be playing more shows and downing more free Red Stripes than can be ... More >>
Calendar
February 17, 2010
Swollen Members
Every March, the entire music industry descends on Austin, Texas, for the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival March 15 to 20, and Seattle's scene is no exception. Dozens of bands are making the trip, and they'll be playing more shows and downing more free Red Stripes than can be ... More >>
Blogs
February 12, 2010
Tonight: Grandmaster Flash, Dessa, PUSA (Is Sold Out)
Grandmaster Flash: the granddaddy of hip hopGrandmaster Flash, the Dowlz, Mixed Up Mike, Darrius, Sasse, ADHDJ at Heaven Nightclub, 9 p.m., $10 What can we say about hip hop innovator Grandmaster Flash that hasn't already been said? Dessa, P.O.S., Grieves with Budo at Nectar, 9 p.m., $12 D ... More >>
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September 9, 2009
PJ Sykes
Grandmaster Flash: the granddaddy of hip hopGrandmaster Flash, the Dowlz, Mixed Up Mike, Darrius, Sasse, ADHDJ at Heaven Nightclub, 9 p.m., $10 What can we say about hip hop innovator Grandmaster Flash that hasn't already been said? Dessa, P.O.S., Grieves with Budo at Nectar, 9 p.m., $12 D ... More >>
Blogs
July 3, 2009
Fresh Wax -- New Vinyl For the Fourth of July
The sun is out and most people don't have to go to work today. With a three day weekend underway, there's no reason not to go out and treat yourself to some brand new vinyl for your home stereos. There weren't a ton of new releases and reissues that hit stores this week, but what did come out is ser ... More >>
Blogs
May 21, 2009
Why Jane's Is Still an Addiction: My Show Review and Phoner with Perry Farrell
If the headliners of this year's biggest summer festivals, Sasquatch included, make you want to shout ''the 90's were great and I hear they're making a comeback!"--you are not alone. Some of this summer's acts (Pearl Jam, the Dave Matthews Band and Green Day), have managed to hang around and merge ... More >>
Blogs
April 8, 2009
Rock The Bells Picks Vancouver over Seattle
This morning, a good chunk of the Rock The Bells line-up was announced and there were a few notable surprises. To get the first one out of the way, there's no local performance. Nothing at the Gorge, nothing at White River Amphitheater, nothing in Seattle proper...nothing. They've forsaken us!! I'm ... More >>
Blogs
April 7, 2009
Throwback Tuesdays: Salt-N-Pepa "Shoop"
Considering that DJ Spinderella is coming to Seattle this week to perform over at War Room on Friday night, I thought it would be a good time to post a second edition of Throwback Tuesdays. I always felt like Spinderella was the backbone of Salt-N-Pepa and got overlooked too easily. She was the ... More >>
Blogs
February 10, 2009
Throwback Tuesdays: Afrika Bambaataa -- "Planet Rock"
I recently had the pleasure of talking with rap pioneer Afrika Bambaataa. We were on the phone a few days ago discussing the upcoming five year anniversary party for Seattle's 206 Zulu Nation chapter, which takes place February 13-15. Based on the wisdom he was dropping through the phone, I couldn ... More >>
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December 3, 2008
Lyrics Born
Friday, December 5
Blogs
November 10, 2008
Emcees: Here's Your Chance At Free Studio Time
Friday, December 5
Blogs
September 5, 2008
Weekend Show Suggestions For You And Me
Friday, December 5
Calendar
April 2, 2008
Tim Fite
Tuesday, April 8
Music
May 30, 2007
Sasquatch! Wrap-Up, Featuring the Beastie Boys, the Arcade Fire, Björk, and More
We paid the price in sunburns for these slideshows and live tracks from the annual festival at the Gorge.
Blogs
May 29, 2007
SASQUATCH! The Beastie Boys Just Keep On Giving
We paid the price in sunburns for these slideshows and live tracks from the annual festival at the Gorge.
Blogs
May 28, 2007
SASQUATCH! Beastie Boys Close the Fest With 'Gratitude'
We paid the price in sunburns for these slideshows and live tracks from the annual festival at the Gorge.
Blogs
May 27, 2007
SASQUATCH! Beastie Boys Talk Post Season, Family, and Ass
We paid the price in sunburns for these slideshows and live tracks from the annual festival at the Gorge.
Blogs
May 24, 2007
Massages, Kidneys, and "Company" Offered For Beasties Tix
We paid the price in sunburns for these slideshows and live tracks from the annual festival at the Gorge.
Blogs
March 13, 2007
Patti Smith and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
We paid the price in sunburns for these slideshows and live tracks from the annual festival at the Gorge.
Blogs
February 20, 2007
Sasquatch Sighting
We paid the price in sunburns for these slideshows and live tracks from the annual festival at the Gorge.
Music
January 24, 2007
Wonder Bred
A Tacoma author and VH1 take exploration of pale-faced rappers to a new level.
Music
September 20, 2006
Abstract Heavyweight
DJ Krush's contemplative beats.
Film
March 29, 2006
Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That
Opens at Neptune and Pacific Place, Fri., March 31. Rated R. 90 minutes.
Music
June 15, 2005
Boom Bap Project
Opens at Neptune and Pacific Place, Fri., March 31. Rated R. 90 minutes.
Arts
May 4, 2005
Beats, Rhymes, and Life
Jeff Chang chronicles the hip-hop generation, while Peter Shapiro dissects its records.
Music
June 30, 2004
Cherry-Picking the Past
Jeff Chang chronicles the hip-hop generation, while Peter Shapiro dissects its records.
Music
June 30, 2004
Super Disco Broken
Go back To the 5 Boroughs, Beastie Boys—and stay there.
Music
April 9, 2003
MC5 sell out, White Stripes need a good lawyer, plus news on Jawbreaker, Nikki Sixx, more.
Go back To the 5 Boroughs, Beastie Boys—and stay there.
Music
March 26, 2003
Hot Wax
L.A. hip-hop honcho Peanut Butter Wolf puts his vinyl obsession to good use with the masterful mix set Badmeaningood.
Music
October 16, 2002
Power Play
L.A. hip-hop undergrounders Jurassic 5 get ready to move the mainstream.
Film
March 6, 2002
Krush groove
Reclaiming the DJ from the cult of the MC.
Music
April 18, 2001
CD Reviews
Reclaiming the DJ from the cult of the MC.
Music
December 20, 2000
Past masters
Reclaiming the DJ from the cult of the MC.
Music
April 12, 2000
Listen up
West Seattle turntablist Dynomite D finds hip-hop beats in the unlikeliest places.
Music
December 29, 1999
Sonic Youth, Sheryl Crow, and more.
West Seattle turntablist Dynomite D finds hip-hop beats in the unlikeliest places.
Arts
December 1, 1999
You Must Learn
Two music mags offer wildly different books of hip-hop history.
Music
August 25, 1999
It's the 80's
Two music mags offer wildly different books of hip-hop history.
News
July 28, 1999
Turn on, Plug.In, tune out
Contradictions and conflict at the music industry's buzzing tech event.
Music
March 3, 1999
The DJ diary
Contradictions and conflict at the music industry's buzzing tech event.
Music
August 12, 1998
Backward masking
What we talk about when we talk about old-school.
Music
June 24, 1998
Can Music Save the World?
The organizers of the annual Tibetan Freedom Concert think so.
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