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01.24.12Desire – Don’t CallIf 2011 wasn't quite Johnny Jewel's year, then 2012 will be. I can't think of a harder working person in the independent music industry. Johnny's "rejected" soundtrack for the sexiest film of 2011, DRIVE, is now released under the name Symmetry. Themes For An Imaginary Film bags up all evidence of pop elements and throws it from the window of a speeding Pacific Muscle car. It's a moody two hours of music Johnny and collaborator (Chromatics drummer) Matt Walker have been working on for years. Johnny has said that about a quarter of Themes was originally considered for the film ...
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01.20.12Perfume Genius – “Hood” VideoThis one put a lump in my throat. I've given Perfume Genius a bit of a hard time in the past, referring to him as a "downer." Well, the truth is sometimes a downer. This piece is about the fear of giving yourself to another, but becoming so scared that you just give up. I was walking that very tightrope with another like minded person this year. I gave up, but I'm not sure why I gave up; but I do know I was scared. How much can you take from the world, or a significant other before you just say ...
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01.09.12Do This! Stephanie + Erik Blood at Neumo’s Tuesday January 10th, 2012We've been hinting on what we're excited about in 2012, And Seattle's Stephanie is right at the top of the list. Tomorrow night at Neumo's will be another chance to believe the deserved hype around these guys. They'll be playing songs from their upcoming One Glove mini-album, produced by another fellow on the bill, the oft name-dropped Erik Blood who also has a new record coming in 2012. Stephanie hits that pop v. experimental, 4AD button in me. I can't describe them other than to categorize it, and probably incorrectly, as post-punk. It's ultra melodic, emotionally wrenching and extremely danceable. ...
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11.09.11Do This! Penetration Returns! Again!I'm being a little lazy here, but wanted everyone reading in Seattle to get out on Thursday night for a perfect evening. I have all but the last issue (ahem, guys) of I WANT YOU magazine, and it's exactly what I want from print these days - visual art. Each issue is a mini art book which belongs next to the best of your exhibition catalogues and the lot. You'll have to get a copy to know what I mean. It's primarily a graphic magazine with URL information about the artist for each of the images. If you want to ...
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10.03.11Do This! Ononos + Reporter At The Comet = October 6th 2011Get out of the house this Thursday for a don't/can't miss show at the legendary Comet Tavern in Seattle! Portland's reigning dance champs Reporter and Seattle's most unique and mysterious act, Ononos are going to throw the f*ck down. They'll be joined by Boyz IV Men. Reporter is my current band crush. They're cute as hell and when you end up at one of their shows, you feel like you've been kissed by Disco Doves. Ononos are the next band primed to explode out of Seattle, and the Comet will barely hold them and their fans; it's bound to be ...
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02.23.11Catching Up With Beat ConnectionOur local Sunny Seattleite Sons are moving headlong into a proper pop career as fast as I've seen from most Northwest bands in the recent past. Our dear friends Dumb Eyes have created a new video for Beat Connection and it's a real treat. I had the pleasure of seeing about 80 kids lose their mind during one of their sets a few weeks ago on a Monday night at Havana on Seattle's Capitol Hill. As we've previously reported, Beat Connection are our local chill heroes. Their balearic aethsetic is right up there with current hit makers Washed Out, ...
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07.05.10Ooh Thees Bitches Is BAD!Thee Satisfaction has done it again. Actually, it looks like they've done it twice; read on. It's popular opinion around thees parts that Seattle is primed to roll back onto the international stage as a music mecca. Everyone, especially members and managers of Seattle's unexpected Hip Hop scene are proudly patting themselves on the back for doing such a great job. But this thing is just starting to roll; I'd hate to see some of these up and comers get too cocky or put their eggs in one basket or just hang it up altogether. Bands like MAD RAD are doing ...
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05.08.10SUPERCUTS – A New 80′s Night In SeattleSUPERCUTS is a new night I've been asked to curate at Bus Stop, the fastest growing music geek haven on Seattle's Capitol Hill. Our goal for SUPERCUTS is to share music from the 80's which you may not have heard before. Besides unheard of bands, we are digging into the crates and flipping to the B-sides and rare tracks from some of your favorite artists of the 80's and late 70's (and sometimes early 90's). SUPERCUTS happens at the Bus Stop on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays every month (The Council, Seattle's Premiere Brit Pop night occurs on the 1st and ...
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04.30.10Chapterhouse tour postponed due to that damn volcanoThe fallout from the Iclandic volcano continues... A statement from Chapterhouse regarding the postponement of the USA tour Due to the recent volcanic activity in Iceland Chapterhouse have been forced to reschedule their upcoming tour of North America. The disruption to international flights caused by the ash cloud left Stephen stranded in Japan. Although the earliest flight earmarked for his return to the UK was May 3rd, he managed to get a standby ticket and return on monday evening. However, this caused him to miss his interviews at the American Embassy, which means that there is no hope ...
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04.12.10Death Cab for Cutie perform today at Mariners Opening DayDeath Cab for Cutie will sing two "classic baseball" songs at today's Mariners opening day festivities at Safeco Field. Randy Johnson, the best pitcher in team history, will throw out the first pitch. If you're like me and aren't going to be at Safeco, you can watch the event live on the Mariners website, starting at 3pm PST. The pic was swiped from the Mariner's twitter stream. Yes, that is John Roderick of The Long Winters standing in for Chris Walla, at least at the sound check. Also new to fans this year: A new menu, including more options for vegans ...
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12.07.09Show Me Your TIFFS: Jenny Jimenez photography exhibitHey all you Seattleites! This is your last week to see local music photographer Jenny Jimenez 's photography exhibit at Skylark Cafe. The Seattle Times had a nice interview, and The Seattle Weekly has a slideshow showcasing ten images from the exhibit, along with Jenny's notes and background on each one. Support your local artists, people!
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11.30.09GIVE Charity Compilation to benefit Arts CorpsSeattle coffee roaster Caffe Vita in collaboration with 30+ Seattle artists, businesses and nonprofits has released GIVE, a downloadable music and video compendium to benefit Arts Corps, Seattle's largest nonprofit arts educator, along with Ballard Food Bank, Rainier Valley Food Bank, University District Food Bank and West Seattle Food Bank. Continue Reading...
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10.10.09The Horrors Live!It's hard to believe every bit of hype you hear about bands these days. All these crazy blogs are dripping with overblown statements about how great the band du jour is - you can't always believe what you read. I was just as cautious upon entering Neumo's in Seattle last night to see The Horrors. Primary Colours is definitely one of the best albums of the year, but could they pull it off live? I am thrilled to say that they did just that! Continue Reading...
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09.13.09An Open Letter To The Pet Shop Boys or How Can You Expect To Be Taken Seriously?Dear Neil and Chris, The ticket I purchased to your upcoming performance in Seattle has just arrived! It’s been forever since I’ve seen a Pet Shop Boys show; in fact it was on the stunning “Performance” tour. The stage direction, the costumes, the amazing cast of dancers and back up singers was something I have not seen before or since in a live pop music performance. It was, and still is the best live show I’ve ever seen. Needless to say, I was excited to be a VIP for your new Pandemonium tour -albeit I had to pay to be a VIP which is something I’m ...
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07.10.09“legalize frostitution”: free cupcakes at Cupcake Royale’s new digsHow's this for caveats? I don't live in Seattle (that's Phil.) I've never had a Cupcake Royale (Kara's is my bay-area cupcake boutique of choice). However, I'm a sucker for free sweets (why do you think I shoot for Ice Cream Man?) So I find it extremely blog-worthy that a new locavore-friendly cupcake store is expanding within blocks of Phil's pad and offering free cupcakes on opening day. Yesterday, Cupcake Royale announced its new Capitol Hill location will open on Wednesday, July 22nd. The new location is in the spiffy new Tom Kundig-designed Eleven Eleven East Pike building at 1111 E ...
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06.30.09Proud To Be A Music Lover!I spent the last weekend with my gay brothers and sisters celebrating Gay Pride here in Seattle. I don't usually celebrate with the crowds - it's always too sunny and/or crowded and way expensive. This year I made it through with the company of good friends and some really great music moments. On Friday, I busted out the camp and Disco for my weekly residency at Seattle's loudest and dirtiest bar, the Eagle. It wasn't so crowded at the beginning, but the crowd grew and grew and I paced myself pretty well, if I say so myself! It's always fun to get away with ...
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06.08.09Sonic Boom Is Great, But Not Everyday.I recently set up my turntable which has been in storage for too long. It's a pleasure to sit on the couch with the windows open and listen to Dionne Warwick, Four Tet, Boards of Canada and Donna Summer. On a warmer than usual spring day it's fun to visit some of Seattle's record stores and dig around for cool music. I thought I would take some time to share some of my favorites for when you are out and about in Seattle. I don't have a straight up favorite record store but my favorites all have something that keeps me ...
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05.30.09Pix: Phil’s Second Annual 40th Birthday Bash at The Bus StopLast Friday dozens of the coolest folks in Seattle got together at the Bus Stop to celebrate Phil's birthday. The pix are up on flickr. Enjoy!
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04.22.09My Bloody AfterpartyCuddleupabove is finally realized! For those of you who want to keep your ears buzzing after the My Bloody Valentine show in Seattle on Monday, April 27th: my bloody afterparty | monday april 27 | The Bus Stop 1559 E. Olive Way | with DJs upabove & cuddleup
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04.03.09Jens Lekman announces “US PACIFIC COASTLINE” TourBoth Phil and I heart Jens Lekman. I'm positively giddy to report that he's coming back to the US in late May/early June for "The North American Pacific Coastline Tour". New York City, eat your heart out! Mom & Dad always loved us best, too. Jens Lekman's North American Pacific Coastline Tour Dates with comedian TIG NOTARO June 7 - Vancouver, BC - TBA June 6 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom June 5 - Seattle, WA - Crocodile Café June 4 - Seattle, WA - Crocodile Café June 3 - Eugene, OR - WOW Hall June 2 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill June ...
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