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Richard A. Martin

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Y2K ready, set, doh!

Microsoft's home remedy for the millennium bug: download more products.

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Enemy of the state

Solo attorney David Osgood tries to spin hip-hop club lawsuits into policy-busting battles.

Music

King of the road

Seattle's No Depression magazine lumbers on as the definitive source for the ill-defined alt-country genre.

Wes in paradise

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Wes in paradise

Fame and fortune's not a game that he plays; the Seattle songsmith bucks the record industry trend.

The music world's WTO?

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The music world’s WTO?

A little-known industry cabal meets in Seattle this week—behind closed doors.

Welcome back, A-Rod

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Welcome back, A-Rod

IN BASEBALL, AS IN LOVE, it’s usually best to avoid seeing each other for a while after a…

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Sidran’s power play

The city attorney wants tough rules for nightclubs.

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Club compromise

City Attorney Mark Sidran and the music community work on a groove.

Mariners fever at the recent All-Star Fanfest.

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Sneak attack

Nobody expected the Mariners to succeed in 2001, but they're baseball's best team.

Music

All-ages rebirth?

Recent signs—and the efforts of a few dedicated promoters—could mean more rock shows for young music fans.

Strikeout

Music

Strikeout

Baseball stars take a swing at being rock stars—and whiff.

News Clips— Open for business

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News Clips— Open for business

UP CLOSE, MARINERS SKIPPER Lou Piniella looks as intimidating as a bartender in the scariest dive in town.…

Meet the Vogue (clockwise from left): Hannah, Adam, KC, Devin, and Johnny.

Music

Meet the Vogue

A history of Seattle's hottest art punk band in four and a half chapters.

Arts & Culture

Rough Roads

A Southern author shines so bright he could blot out the sun.

Batman

Arts & Culture

Batman

Start building the statue — Edgar Martinez has become the face of Seattle. And he's hitting damn well,…

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Turn on, Plug.In, tune out

Contradictions and conflict at the music industry's buzzing tech event.

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Digital diversion

The music industry's legal maneuverings come to light at a Seattle law conference.

Music

Highway to Auburn

For those (in the 15-24 demographic) about to rock, New American Shame salutes you.

Soundtrack stomp

Music

Soundtrack stomp

Three new films generate buzz, but do their musical companions match up?

They're grrreeet. The Scottish lads of Travis.

Music

American express

With Britain safely conquered, Travis travels back to the US for another stab at stardom.