New Releases
New To Us + 1 “Message=Message”
It immediately sounds like a marriage of Chris + Cosey with a dash of Stephin Merritt’s 6ths, which means we immediately cuddled up to it. […]
Articles by Phil Pickens
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday, Peter Hook
We’re hoping the differences that New Order has had its entire life can find a way mend once again […]
Videos
Chromatics “Into The Black” Video + Download
We LOVE that Chromatics released their new video at last call somewhere on Earth. […]
MP3s & Streams
Hunx Sans Punx – “Always Forever”
“Always Forever” is a two minute pop gem. Hunx plays SFO on March 21st @ Bottom of the Hill + Seattle on the 23rd at the Crocodile. […]
Videos
Light Asylum Release New Video For Skull Fuct
Light Asylum equally appeal to hip adults with taste and teens going through their goth phase. We predict that they’ll be massive. […]
Videos
Desire – Don’t Call
Desire’s new video for “Don’t Call.” Sexy hurricane time! […]
Videos
Perfume Genius – “Hood” Video
Mike Hadreas’ eyebrow raising controversial video puts a lump in our throat. […]
Playlists
Do This! Vapour Trail at Seattle’s Living Room
A new dreampop/shoegaze night at the Living Room on Seattle’s Capitol Hill […]
MP3s & Streams
New To Us: Big Deal
Download Big Deal’s “Chair.” […]
Flashback
Happy Birthday, Suggs!
Happy Birthday to Suggs from one of Paige’s favorite bands of all time, Madness! […]
MP3s & Streams
The Vickers Debut New Video For “Baby G” Plus Full Album Stream
Stream The Vickers’ FINE FOR NOW + check out the clever video for “Baby G.” […]
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday, Scott Walker
The Color Awesome wishes the legendary Scott Walker a happy birthday. […]
Playlists
Do This! Stephanie + Erik Blood at Neumo’s Tuesday January 10th, 2012
Seattle’s Stephanie are right there at the top of the things The Color Awesome is looking forward to in 2012 […]
Videos
Go Ahead, Salyu. Make My Day.
Cornelius’ collaboration with Japanese songstress Salyu is sure to slap a smile on your face […]
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday, David Bowie!
David Bowie’s recently unearthed Top of the Pops performance of “The Jean Genie.” […]
Happy Birthday
Happy (Kathy) Valentine’s Day!
Happy birthday to Kathy Valentine of Phil’s first favorite band, Go-Go’s […]
Flashback
Archie Bell and The Drells – “Tighten Up”
Archie Bell and the Drells classic “Tighten Up” was the number one song the week Phil was born. […]
Featured
The Color Awesome Highlights 2011
We highlight our favorites of 2011. M83, Weekend, Destroyer top our list of must-hear music […]
New Releases
Scissor Sisters Return With “Shady Love” – It’s Seriously Cray
While we wait to see what Scissor Sisters have up their hemline, here’s the cray cray video for “Shady Love” […]
Cover Versions
Destroyer Covers “Leave Me Alone” By New Order, Phil Loses Mind
MOJO Magazine’s February 2011 issue contains a cover album of New Order’s 1983 classic, POWER, CORRUPTION AND LIES. […]
Playlists
TCA Advent Calendar Day 15 – I Was Born On Christmas Day
Our own version of an Indie Advent Calendar. I love Christmas music and I love covers – our 2011 Color Awesome Advent Calendar gives you 25 yummy Christmas covers. […]
Cover Versions
Ingy Pants Shares 100% Vinyl CHRISTMAS CRACKLE 4
If you’re throwing a holiday party, you won’t find a cooler mix of music. Impress your friends this holiday season! […]
Videos
Goldfrapp Reveals Details of New SINGLES Compilation and the Gorgeous New “Yellow Halo” Video.
“Yellow Halo” is the new Goldfrapp single which will be on the genius pop duo’s new SINGLES comp coming February 2012. […]
Cover Versions
Rachel Zeffira of Cat’s Eyes Covers My Bloody Valentine
This one stopped me like a neat whiskey. Rachel Zeffira replicates the complexity of My Bloody Valentine’s “To Here Knows When” – Phil’s favorite song ever. […]