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April 16, 2012
Fiona Apple Plays the Paramount on July 25; Tickets Go on Sale This Friday Morning
It's a year of "finally!"s for Fiona Apple fans: Finally, she's releasing a new album, The Idler Wheel is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw, and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do, out June 19. Finally, she's playing shows out again (last month at SXSW). And finally, she's a ... More >>
Blogs
March 18, 2012
The Best of SXSW Music: Saturday 3/17/2012
So, we come to it: the end of all things. Four days of madness, Doritos, Skrillex and finally, St. Patrick's Day. Before we bid SXSW 2012 farewell, allow us to share our favorite moments from SXSW day four. Later, we'll let you know which shows weren't so hot. Find our favorites below, and if there ... More >>
Blogs
March 15, 2012
The Best of SXSW Music: Wednesday 3/14/2012
If you're familiar with chaos theory, which in its basic form is the attempt to find patterns in the random acts of shit on Earth, then you may understand the difficulty that comes with describing a full day at SXSW. To break down the bright, scintillating chaos, Village Voice Media's roving musi ... More >>
Blogs
March 8, 2012
Tonight! Brite Futures Say Hi Play an Intimate Set in the Croc's Bar, Raise Bucks for Their Trips to SXSW!
Remember: Smaller is better! Which is why tonight's Brite Futures Say Hi show in the Croc's back bar is such a special affair. Plus, all of the night's proceeds are going straight into the bands' gas tanks as they gear up for the trip to Austin's SXSW next week. The show (8 p.m.) is $10, but the ... More >>
Music
March 7, 2012
This Week's Recommended Shows
From Brite Futures to Islands.
Calendar
March 7, 2012
SXSW Send Off
From Brite Futures to Islands.
Blogs
October 18, 2011
And They're Off! Props To These Northwest Bands Making The Trip To CMJ Music Marathon 2011 In New York
www.cmj.com/literally The College Music Journal (CMJ) produces a SXSW-style music and film festival called the CMJ Music Marathon every October, putting on dozens of showcases around Brooklyn and Manhattan, packed with new talent for industry insiders to discover. As Seattle's busiest drummer ... More >>
Calendar
April 20, 2011
Starfucker
www.cmj.com/literally The College Music Journal (CMJ) produces a SXSW-style music and film festival called the CMJ Music Marathon every October, putting on dozens of showcases around Brooklyn and Manhattan, packed with new talent for industry insiders to discover. As Seattle's busiest drummer ... More >>
Calendar
March 30, 2011
Dodos
www.cmj.com/literally The College Music Journal (CMJ) produces a SXSW-style music and film festival called the CMJ Music Marathon every October, putting on dozens of showcases around Brooklyn and Manhattan, packed with new talent for industry insiders to discover. As Seattle's busiest drummer ... More >>
Blogs
March 22, 2011
Prototype or Archetype? Either Way Luck-One's True Theory Is Worthwhile Conscious Rap
At Jet Set last night, celebrating his album's release.If the above photo doesn't convince you of the energy and emotion Portland native and recent Seattle transplant Luck-One puts into his music, it's hard to imagine what would--that is, except for his latest full-length record True Theory ( ... More >>
Blogs
March 3, 2011
The Cave Singers' Derek Fudesco: Indispensable SXSW Accessory? "Speed"
Derek Fudesco, right, with the Cave Singers.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 an ... More >>
Music
December 8, 2010
An Incomplete History of DaM-FunK
Seattle artists dj100proof and DJ Supreme chime in on the "Ambassador of Funk."
Blogs
November 23, 2010
SXSW Announces Second Round of Selected Acts, Including Seattle Ex-Pat Grieves
After the first round of festival announcements that included Seattle's Head and the Heart and Telekinesis--but surprisingly no representatives of our hip-hop scene, or much hip-hop in general--a second series of announcements for SXSW's 25th installment revealed that Seattle-to-NY transplant ... More >>
Blogs
May 21, 2010
The Suits: Bad Reviews Aren't Going to Sell Copies of Band of Horses' Infinite Arms. So, Let's See What Else We Can Find
I know, I know, this photo's almost as bad as the record.It's no secret that flattering "reviews" on movie posters and album packaging should always be taken with a grain of salt. It's more than common for a few good words from a bad review to show up in bold face as an endorsement of a movie ... More >>
Blogs
March 11, 2010
Wooden Birds to Play Instore at Ballard Sonic Boom Tomorrow
Barsuk's Wooden Birds will bring their harmonious, Southern folk to Ballard's Sonic Boom Records at 6 p.m. Friday for a free in-store performance. It's going to make for one busy night: they also play the Tractor Tavern at 9:30 p.m. (Maybe if you attend both shows and make an unforgettable impres ... More >>
Blogs
March 11, 2010
Barsuk Signs Chicago's Maps & Atlases
Barsuk just announced that they've signed Maps & Atlases, a super tinkly pop band from Chicago with a tendency for quickly-sung lyrics and xylophones. The record label hasn't released much detail about the band's future plans yet, since the announcement on Barsuk's website is only a few sent ... More >>
Calendar
March 3, 2010
SXSW Send-Off Party
Barsuk just announced that they've signed Maps & Atlases, a super tinkly pop band from Chicago with a tendency for quickly-sung lyrics and xylophones. The record label hasn't released much detail about the band's future plans yet, since the announcement on Barsuk's website is only a few sent ... More >>
Blogs
January 21, 2010
A.M. Music News: iTunes, The White Stripes, and a New One From The New Pornographers
-- Matador: The New Pornographers have a new album, Together, that they'll drop on May 4. Friends in St. Vincent, Beirut, and Okkervil River make guest appearances. -- Pitchfork: The White Stripes documentary, Under Great White Northern Lights, premieres at SXSW in March. -- TechCrunch: Why ... More >>
Blogs
December 14, 2009
Q&A: Ivan and Alyosha Talk Residency, Records and Religion
Ivan and Alyosha's last residency performance is 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. The Seattle band heads to SXSW in March.For the past two weeks, members and fans of local pop band Ivan and Alyosha have been part of an experiment. Every Saturday night through Dec. 19, the band will take the stage at ... More >>
Blogs
May 12, 2009
I've Been Listening to Basshunter, Lights, & Mazzy Star
Basshunter; All I Ever Wanted: Swedish DJ and singer Basshunter (Jonas Altberg) makes music that critics hate and clubgoers love. From a technical standpoint, the 24-year-old artist's success is baffling. A majority of his tracks are created with Fruity Loops--an audio program that can be download ... More >>
Blogs
April 15, 2009
Flight 666 Lands at the Neptune Next Tuesday
Finally, a Seattle date has been announced for this long-anticipated Iron Maiden documentary. When your apparently ageless frontman also has his pilot's license, it's pretty much mandatory that you document what transpires. Apparently, the results were impressive; the film won an audience award at ... More >>
Blogs
March 24, 2009
Champagne Champagne Release Debut Album
A few weeks ago, Pearl Dragon of local hip-hop group Champagne Champagne trekked over to the Weekly office for an impromptu listening session of the group's self-titled, debut release. We sat in my office listening to song after song of black Anime soundtrack style electro hip-hop and I remember fe ... More >>
Blogs
March 22, 2009
SXSW: Saturday, Installment 2
Weeell, I never made it to Waterloo Park for Mess With Texas fest (where I was considering spending most of my day, originally, but as I've discovered with SXSW, plans change.) Ma'chell convinced me to go see Langhorne Slim, whose recorded sound simply does not do his awesome live show justice. He w ... More >>
Blogs
March 17, 2009
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band Release New Video -- "Cheer For Fate"
It's interesting the way "Seattle's biggest buzz band" of the moment changes every couple of months. For this juncture in time, it's arguably Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band, who are getting local and national press galore, and are about to embark on a serious sweep of SXSW to show folks what they rea ... More >>
Blogs
March 12, 2009
Free MP3: Champagne Champagne Featuring Jwl B "Cali Bud"
Here's a track from one of Seattle's more eclectic hip-hop group's that's been stuck in my head for the past few days. The song is called, "Cali Bud" by Champagne Champagne and despite the title, it's not all about weed, grass, cess, indica, ganja, blunts, or anything of the sort. It does, on the ... More >>
Blogs
March 11, 2009
A (Growing) List Of Seattle Bands Invading SXSW
Hey Marseilles, courtesy jbathimages.com Even in these trying economic times, we got a little hunk of paper this week to talk about Seattle bands we think will make an impression at SXSW this year. Unfortunately, there are way too many we did NOT have room to talk about who were equally deserving ... More >>
Blogs
March 10, 2009
Rachael Ray Rocks SXSW?
Houston Press I just read in my latest issue of Entertainment Weekly (please don't die, EW, please don't die) that Rachael Ray's tent at South by Southwest is going to be even bigger than last year. Rachael Ray, indie rock goddess? If your jaw isn't already a little slack, check out the lineup on he ... More >>
Blogs
March 6, 2009
Tonight's Show Suggestions
Pure Country Gold, courtesy of Matto There's an indie pop triple-treat happening at Neumos tonight: Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band, Say Hi and Visqueen play for only $12 (doors at 8 p.m.). And it's all ages. Yes! Pure Country Gold, Aurora Roarers, the Pack A.D., F-Holes at the Funhouse, 9:30 p.m., $7 ... More >>
Blogs
March 6, 2009
M. Ward, Gomez, Cursive, Bear Hands, Crystal Antlers to Play Seattle Weekly's SXSW Party
That's right folks, not only is M. Ward (pictured above) in town playing a show at the Showbox tonight but he's also playing a kick ass party being put on by Seattle Weekly and our corporate bosses at this year's SXSW. I gotta say, that line-up is pretty sweet. And here's a reminder for all Sea ... More >>
Calendar
February 25, 2009
LoveLikeFire
Saturday, February 28
Film
October 1, 2008
Inside the Fence
A regional festival sticks within its boundaries.
Blogs
August 8, 2008
Kings of Leon Coming to The Paramount
A regional festival sticks within its boundaries.
Blogs
April 29, 2008
Searching For Life After Freak Folk
A regional festival sticks within its boundaries.
Calendar
April 9, 2008
Whalebones + Feral Children
Sunday, April 13
Blogs
March 17, 2008
SXSW: Lou Reed On YouTube
Sunday, April 13
Blogs
March 13, 2008
Can David Bazan Do SXSW for < $100?
Sunday, April 13
Calendar
February 27, 2008
Choklate
A two-nighter from our brightest R & B songstress
Blogs
February 25, 2008
Sasquatch 2008 Lineup Announced: Death Cab, Modest Mouse, R.E.M.
A two-nighter from our brightest R & B songstress
Blogs
February 7, 2008
Afternoon Edition: Crazy Quaid Time
A two-nighter from our brightest R & B songstress
Blogs
November 16, 2007
Tonight in Portland: Cold War Kids
A two-nighter from our brightest R & B songstress
Music
October 10, 2007
REVERBfest Wrap-Up
A look back at the city's only all-local music festival.
Music
March 28, 2007
Unleashed from the Middle East
A look back at the city's only all-local music festival.
Film
March 28, 2007
Nibbling at Hannah
SXSW '07 produces one breakout indie star—and a Michael Moore backlash.
Music
March 21, 2007
Stay All Night...Stay a Little Longer
SXSW '07 produces one breakout indie star—and a Michael Moore backlash.
Music
March 14, 2007
Room on Fire
Room on fire.
Music
February 1, 2006
The Gossip
Room on fire.
Music
March 19, 2003
SXSW 2003
Recapping a sweltering blur Of booze, bands, and barbecue.
Music
May 8, 2002
How to love your job
The Constantines make being in the music biz worthwhile.
Music
June 23, 1999
About last night . . .
Three writers, three music conferences, and very little self-restraint.
News
March 31, 1999
The future's flea market
Welcome to South by Southwest, where music biz hucksters are hawkin'—and flockin' to—the digital revolution.
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