
With a week of awesome weather (not just for Seattle, I mean period .) comes a very back-heavy bevy of both shows to go peruse and enjoy. Hump Day sees Buffalo Death Beam , Yarn , Red Heart Alarm occupying the Tractor; Thursday, Sunset Tavern hosts a set by Ramona Falls , Land of Pines , and Natural Selection while Deadkill , Grenades , Battle Stations , and Strap Straps plays Neumo's. Friday, though, is Hood to Hood 2012 , the festivities of [...]
As we mentioned prior to SXSW, in each month of this new year, Margot & The Nuclear So & Sos have given us a new morsel in anticipation of their forthcoming LP, Rot Gut, Domestic . In January, it was " Prozac Rock ," and in February, a new video for the cut. This month, they released the second single from the new album, " Shannon " - a raw and gritty, pop-rock love letter/warning that remains true to lead singer Richard Edwards' [...]
Past criticisms of Margot & the Nuclear So and So's read as follows: They can be too precious and simultaneously morose; they take themselves too seriously; and, according to some sources, they didn't really start putting out solid material until the 2010 release of their fourth album, Buzzard. While critics have been known to be tough on this perpetually on-the-verge group, Margot and co. have maintained a fan base as loyal as the detractors are harsh. (Some listeners might be disappointed when they discover that there isn't actually anyone named Margot in the band, [...]
In each month of this new year, Margot & The Nuclear So & Sos have given us a new morsel in anticipation of their forthcoming LP, Rot Gut, Domestic . In January, it was " Prozac Rock ," and in February, a new video for the cut. This month, they release the second single from the new album, " Shannon " - a raw and gritty, pop-rock love letter/warning that remains true to lead singer Richard Edwards' seemingly constant battles with love, loss, and self-loathing. [...]

Dusdin Condren I'm not playing "firsties" here, but I've always known that Sharon Van Etten would go on to big things since writing up her debut Because I Was In Love back in October 2009 , and following 20102s excellent epic it seemed pretty clear that her third album Tramp - released yesterday - would be the one that would see her break out in a big way. That said, I'm still surprised at just [...]
It's hard for friends to understand when I try explaining to them this absolute nausea I feel about New Year's Eve. I go out, I appreciate being around the friends... I'm happy enjoying the moment with them, yet in the back of my mind is a swelling sadness, a wave so huge that by the [...]