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R. Kelly

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2012

    Get on the Soula Coaster: R. Kelly's Sharing His Love For the Golden Days of Disco

    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. The hit: "Share My Love," R. Ke ... More >>

  • Music

    April 25, 2012

    Ring My Belle: Yacht Rock

    The sea is the new state fair.

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2012

    Cruises: The New State-Fair Circuit?

    Rachel Belle contributes the "Ring My Belle" segment to 97.3 KIRO FM's Ron and Don Show. Read her every day at MyNorthwest.com. By Rachel Belle Going on a cruise falls into the same category as stealing Sweet'N Low, wearing a muumuu, and hoarding 90210 action figures purchased on eBay: Things I'll ... More >>

  • Music

    March 28, 2012

    Ring My Belle: The R. Kelly Edition

    Here come 32 more ways to get trapped in the closet.

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2012

    Ring My Belle: 32 New Ways to Get Stuck in the Closet

    Rachel Belle contributes the "Ring My Belle" segment to 97.3 KIRO FM's Ron and Don Show, weekdays at 4:37 and 6:37 p.m., Saturdays at 1 p.m., and Sundays at 11 a.m. This is her first column for Reverb. By Rachel Belle When I moved to Japan two years ago, I brought two carefully selected items desi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2011

    Who Should Win The X Factor Tonight?

    ​Nice Hits! is on a short break for Christmas, but since I'm always game to debate pop music, let's talk The X Factor finale. Last night, the final three contestants--burly burrito maker Josh Krajcik, undercover Virgin Islander Melanie Amaro, and recovering addict Chris Rene--performed their l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2011

    Q&A: Pat Grossi of Active Child on Choirboys, R&B, Zola Jesus, and Romance

    ​Pat Grossi of Active Child released a gorgeous debut album called You Are All I See last month; tomorrow night he'll be gracing the Crocodile with a live set. I recently caught up with Grossi via phone call; here's what he had to say about his childhood as a choir boy and his adulthood as a s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2010

    Portland High School Cancels Dance Because Students Won't Stop Grinding

    Breaking: teens mimic sex while dancing​The great poet R. Kelly once said that there "ain't nothing wrong with a little bump n' grind." School officials at Cleveland High School in Portland are apparently not R. Kelly fans. They just canceled the school's winter formal because, try as they mig ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2010

    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

    August 4, 2010

    Humble Prince Billy

    The Wonder Show of the World is worth making a fuss over, even if its founder won't.

  • Music

    June 30, 2010

    Prelude to a Miss

    What entrance music should Ichiro and his teammates use?

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2010

    Last Night: Tobacco Has Some Smoking Moments at Chop Suey

    Tobacco played at Chop Suey on Tuesday, March 30th. ​There's a difference between a show rocking and a show ROCKING. Last night's Tobacco show at Chop Suey rocked (notice it's not in all caps), but never took off into that stratospheric, "holy shit, am I even on the same planet right now?" ter ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2010

    Last Night: Hooves and Beak's Harp and Vocals Win Round 2 of Sound Off! Semifinals

    Hooves and Beak won Round 2 of the Sound Off! semifinals.​When the winner of last night's Sound Off! Semifinals was announced, there was no doubt in my mind that the judges had chosen the right performer. Hooves and Beak--also known as Whitney Flinn, a self-taught harpist--captivated the crowd ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2009

    Seattle's Buying Tom Waits, Blakroc, and Pink Martini. Susan Boyle Still Rules the Rest of the Country

    Tom Waits​No real surprises this week. Seattle's still listening to Tom Waits and The xx (that in-store surely helped), and Susan Boyle is still dominated the Billboard charts (after jump) with over 1.2 million copies of I Dreamed a Dream out the door. Here are the top sellers at Sonic Boom's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2009

    A.M.(ish) Music News: New Albums Are on the Way From She & Him, Outkast, and Andre 3000

    Outkast: As proudly misogynistic as ever.​-- NME: M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel are making another She & Him record. Volume Two will be released on Merge on April 5. -- Pitchfork: R. Kelly's writing a memoir. Read it with a roll of TP. -- MTV: Outkast will release a new record in 2010, to be p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2009

    You'd Think This Would Be All-Ages: Mary K. Letourneau and Vili Fualaau Do "Hot For Teacher" Night

    Love conquers all, I guess. Former teacher Mary K. Letourneau will host "Hot for Teacher" night at Fuel Seattle. The DJ? Her current husband and former student, Vili Fualaau, whom she seduced and was impregnated by when he was 13. (That landed her in prison.) Fuel scheduled "Hot for Teacher" to re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2009

    Danger, Jack Zduriencik: Tempting Times for Mariners Management

    Jack Z: Tempted?The euphoria of the fortuitous first two weeks has worn off and the M's returned to earth. Which is more comfortable for us beat-down M's fans, who are like the opposite of the Greatest American Hero: we know how to land, we just don't know how to fly. Perhaps we should take lessons ... More >>

  • Music

    April 1, 2009

    A Shot in the Dark: Tig’s Asian Flush and Tapas Bar

    We’re all busted.

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2009

    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 >>

  • Calendar

    January 28, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2009

    Afternoon Edition: Leaning Tower of Pizza

    Mossback in Hardback: Former SW editor Skip Berger is doing appearances to promote his new book, Pugetopolis. Brickner recommends these shows and this one. Joanie Loves Chachi and Kauffman loves Poppy. Another one and two more bite the dust From the ashes arises pizza. This man is the Port ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2008

    Can I get a Doot Doo....

    Mossback in Hardback: Former SW editor Skip Berger is doing appearances to promote his new book, Pugetopolis. Brickner recommends these shows and this one. Joanie Loves Chachi and Kauffman loves Poppy. Another one and two more bite the dust From the ashes arises pizza. This man is the Port ... More >>

  • News

    May 21, 2008

    Mariners Should Play “The Right Way”

    And look to the NBA for change.

  • Calendar

    December 19, 2007

    Chop Suey Holiday Party with Aqueduct

    Saturday, December 22

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2007

    Last Night: Buck 65 in Philadelphia

    Saturday, December 22

  • Music

    December 6, 2006

    Snoop Dogg, Trail of Dead

    Saturday, December 22

  • Music

    April 26, 2006

    Guilt and Pleasure

    Rock criticism's power couple get their talk on at EMP's Pop Conference.

  • Music

    March 15, 2006

    Restless Farewell

    Rock criticism's power couple get their talk on at EMP's Pop Conference.

  • Music

    January 11, 2006

    Here We Go

    Rock criticism's power couple get their talk on at EMP's Pop Conference.

  • Music

    December 7, 2005

    Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley

    Also: Queens of the Stone Age, R. Kelly, Bigg Jus, Blood on the Wall, and Criterion/MPLD.

  • Music

    June 8, 2005

    Trapped

    Also: Queens of the Stone Age, R. Kelly, Bigg Jus, Blood on the Wall, and Criterion/MPLD.

  • Music

    February 9, 2005

    Luna

    Also: Rise Against, Greenskeepers, Mannie Fresh, Midnight Movies, and The Go! Team.

  • Music

    May 19, 2004

    Going to Seattle

    Seattle Weekly plays Jukebox Jury with John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats.

  • Music

    April 21, 2004

    Sequels and/or Remakes Find Their Groove

    Seattle Weekly plays Jukebox Jury with John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats.

  • Music

    April 14, 2004

    Courtney Love Waves the Red Flag

    Seattle Weekly plays Jukebox Jury with John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats.

  • Music

    March 17, 2004

    Change Clothes

    Jay-Z, ringtones, and the limits of the remix.

  • Music

    February 4, 2004

    Where Is the Love?

    Seattle Weekly's music staff has a few drinks and predicts the Grammy Awards.

  • Music

    January 28, 2004

    Death by Mixtape

    On interweb dorkazoids, retroactive creepiness, and using the sympathy card.

  • Film

    December 10, 2003

    This Week's Attractions

    On interweb dorkazoids, retroactive creepiness, and using the sympathy card.

  • Music

    October 15, 2003

    Grandaddy, Kid Koala, and Edward Ka-Spel

    On interweb dorkazoids, retroactive creepiness, and using the sympathy card.

  • Music

    July 23, 2003

    CEX, FANNYPACK, AND MORE

    On interweb dorkazoids, retroactive creepiness, and using the sympathy card.

  • Music

    May 21, 2003

    Days of Our Nights

    The kids are Alright, Bumbershoot bonanzas, the death of a legend, and more.

  • Music

    May 21, 2003

    The Divorce, the Apes, and the Isley Brothers

    The kids are Alright, Bumbershoot bonanzas, the death of a legend, and more.

  • Music

    March 5, 2003

    Days of Our Nights

    CMJ gets called out; Christina fights for Pharrell; plus news on Beck, Macy Gray, Tenacious D, and more.

  • Music

    February 19, 2003

    Commander Cody

    R&B savant Cody ChesnuTT waxes poetic on bitches, Benjamins, and the Almighty.

  • Music

    December 26, 2001

    5. Those who will be missed

    Three deaths that left a hole in the music world.

  • Music

    August 29, 2001

    Cry Again

    Three deaths that left a hole in the music world.

  • Music

    June 21, 2000

    CD Reviews

    Three deaths that left a hole in the music world.

  • Music

    April 5, 2000

    Eels, Seely, Guy

    Three deaths that left a hole in the music world.

  • Music

    December 15, 1999

    Baby got Beck, Mogwai, and others

    Three deaths that left a hole in the music world.

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