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  • Blogs

    October 19, 2011

    Have A Cigar: The Top Ten Takedowns of the Music Industry in Song

    ​Last week, we listed the best songs about records. This got us to thinking about another genre of songwriting-- songs not about the medium of delivery, but about the record industry itself. For every ode like Nick Lowe's "I Love My Label" and Devo's "Be Stiff," there's two more lampooning the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2011

    You Spin Me Round: The Ten Best Songs About Records

    Here are a few facts about the history of the record: In 1877, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph. In 1948, the 12" Long Play (LP) 33⅓ rpm microgroove record was introduced by Columbia. This led to rival RCA Victor's introduction of a competing format, the 7" / 45 rpm Extended Play (EP), sparki ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2011

    Looting In London Gets Drastic, Hits Home Locally

    ​ The riots in London this week have become increasingly violent, and early this morning, Pitchfork sadly reported that a massive Sony distribution warehouse in the northern part of the city had burned entirely to the ground, and that there was Sub Pop inventory included in the huge amount of ... More >>

  • Music

    December 16, 2009

    Q&A: Nabil Ayers

    The Sonic Boom founder stays in touch from NYC.

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2009

    Q&A: Nabil Ayers On Leaving Seattle, 4AD, Schoolyard Heroes, and Sonic Boom's New Capitol Hill Store

    Renee McMahonNabil Ayers, right, with Sonic Boom co-owner Jason Hughes.​In August of 2008, Nabil Ayers had it going on: drummer for The Long Winters, co-owner of Sonic Boom Records, manager of Schoolyard Heroes, newly married, and owner of his own record label, The Control Group. But for Ayers ... More >>

  • Music

    July 8, 2009

    The Short List

    Renee McMahonNabil Ayers, right, with Sonic Boom co-owner Jason Hughes.​In August of 2008, Nabil Ayers had it going on: drummer for The Long Winters, co-owner of Sonic Boom Records, manager of Schoolyard Heroes, newly married, and owner of his own record label, The Control Group. But for Ayers ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2009

    Last Night: Iron & Wine and Alela Diane at the Triple Door

    I knew last night's show was going to go well when I walked up to the Triple Door a few minutes late, hoping someone would be outside, smoking, and find it in their heart to give me one, bum that I am. And there was just one person: Sam Beam (who has cut his hair since the photo here was taken). He ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2008

    Seattle Weekly's COMPLETE Q&A with Jeffrey Lewis

    I knew last night's show was going to go well when I walked up to the Triple Door a few minutes late, hoping someone would be outside, smoking, and find it in their heart to give me one, bum that I am. And there was just one person: Sam Beam (who has cut his hair since the photo here was taken). He ... More >>

  • Music

    November 2, 2005

    Cobra Killers

    Detroit band overcomes stupid ideas, collaborates with heroes.

  • Arts

    September 14, 2005

    Pop Music Favorites and Calendar

    Detroit band overcomes stupid ideas, collaborates with heroes.

  • Music

    September 7, 2005

    Funk in the Trunk

    Detroit band overcomes stupid ideas, collaborates with heroes.

  • Music

    March 23, 2005

    Numbers

    Detroit band overcomes stupid ideas, collaborates with heroes.

  • News

    December 29, 2004

    2004 in the Mix

    Seattle Weekly's music writers were asked to compile a CD-R of their favorite music from the year. Here's what they came up with.

  • News

    December 29, 2004

    Triple Trouble

    One year. 273 songs. 22 hours of 2004's best music.

  • Music

    July 28, 2004

    Losing the Plot

    The knotty narratives of the Fiery Furnaces and Ken Stringfellow.

  • Music

    July 7, 2004

    The Singles Life

    The knotty narratives of the Fiery Furnaces and Ken Stringfellow.

  • Music

    June 16, 2004

    A Feast of DNA

    The knotty narratives of the Fiery Furnaces and Ken Stringfellow.

  • Music

    February 18, 2004

    Previews

    The knotty narratives of the Fiery Furnaces and Ken Stringfellow.

  • Music

    October 22, 2003

    The Sixth Stroke

    Gordon Raphael left Seattle to get famous. Now he isas the Strokes' producer.

  • Music

    September 24, 2003

    The Kills, The Fire Theft, and Damien Rice

    Gordon Raphael left Seattle to get famous. Now he isas the Strokes' producer.

  • Music

    August 13, 2003

    No Kompetition

    New gems from Kompakt.

  • Music

    February 19, 2003

    CD Reviews

    New gems from Kompakt.

  • Music

    December 19, 2001

    CD Reviews

    New gems from Kompakt.

  • Music

    August 8, 2001

    The hype is right

    One night with the Strokes might convert you, too.

  • Music

    June 20, 2001

    Gay Icons You Missed

    One night with the Strokes might convert you, too.

  • Music

    December 27, 2000

    The Culture Bunker

    One night with the Strokes might convert you, too.

  • Music

    September 27, 2000

    Import roundup

    Bored with your stateside musical surroundings? Try these exotic rock gems.

  • Music

    July 5, 2000

    Forever Dusty

    Bored with your stateside musical surroundings? Try these exotic rock gems.

  • Music

    June 23, 1999

    Bloomin' fresh

    The Go-Betweens are bigger now than they were during their '80s heyday.

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