Sarah CassLAKE, with Breathe Owl Breathe, Typhoon. Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W., 789-3599. 9 p.m. $8. Eli Moore and…
Come to our show!I know we’re all shuddering with excitement about Capitol Hill Block Party this weekend, but let’s take…
Last night my boyfriend and I hit up Jive Time Records in Fremont — it’s probably our favorite place to…
Artist: MenomenaAlbum: MinesLabel: Barsuk Release date: July 27Rating (Skip, Stream, or Buy): BuyDownload: “Taos”Local Show(s): Menomena plays a free in-store…
Ra Ra Riot’s given us brief sneak previews and hints of their forthcoming sophomore record, The Orchard, but now you…
The Israeli director Oren Moverman has produced Oscar-nominated work for films like the Bob Dylan-based I’m Not There. Good for…
The Spinto Band, with Miniature Tigers, Blunt Mechanic. High Dive, 513 N. 36th St., 632-0212. 9 p.m. $10. Do you…
The Dead Weather will headline Capitol Hill Block Party on Sunday, July 25. Last week I caught up with the…
Always Tired- consignment (2010) from Carlos LOPEZ on Vimeo.Consignment, with Pretty Birds That Kill, Mark Sparkles. Comet Tavern, 922 E….
Thanks to Stereogum, you can now download my favorite track off Menomena’s forthcoming Mines. “Taos” is wailing, explosive, and bluesy…
Chona KasingerBrite Futures, with Sap’n, Motopony. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9467. 8 p.m. $14. All ages. Some names need…
Ra Ra Riot “Too Dramatic” (Preview) from Barsuk Records on Vimeo.Last month Ra Ra Riot gave us a video preview…
Ted PassonKimya Dawson will play What The Heck Fest this Sunday.Anacortes’ annual music and arts blowout, What The Heck Fest,…
Artist: VillagersAlbum: Becoming a JackalLabel: DominoRelease date: June 8Rating (Skip, Stream, or Buy): StreamDownload: “Becoming a Jackal” Villagers’ debut LP,…
Steve Miller Band. Chateau Ste Michelle, 14111 N.E. 145th St., Woodinville, 425-415-3300. 7 p.m. $49 general/$89 reserved. Disown him all…
Justin Bieber is in Washington state right now. I love Justin Bieber. I just spent half of my hair appointment…
Back in April, Courtney Love let us know that she wouldn’t want everybody’s favorite vampire, Robert Pattinson, playing her dead…
Ariel Pink, with Puro Instinct, Magic Kids. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9467. 8 p.m. $13. L.A.’s Ariel Marcus Rosenberg…
Renee McMahonLast week Amazon picked their top albums of 2010 (so far) and had LCD Soundsystem sitting pretty at the…
The Unthanks. Triple Door, 216 Union St., 838-4333. 7:30 p.m. $15. All ages. Here in the States we’re used to…
