Damien Jurado ::: photo by Abbey Simmons Our big, written properly, not just a list of The Top 25 Northwest Albums of 2010 is coming soon, really, WE PROMISE. But today I wanted to share my personal favorites of 2010. Also, my number one most listened to local album of 2010 was basically a "Best [...]
Don't let the name, tongue-in-cheek song titles and subjects or their nonchalant, goofy online presence fool you. Salmon Thrasher mean serious business. While the band has clearly embraced the ridiculousness of their name, calling their latest release Thrashin in the USA (recalling some long lost Beach Boys cover band or a Beach Blanket Bingo gag) [...]
There is one gigantic throbbing painful regret about attending this year's Doe Bay Fest, it means we'll be missing Salmon Thrasher's final show. One of the most pleasant surprises of 2010, Salmon Thrasher came out of nowhere to satiate our hunger for no bullshit rock'n'roll, which we'd been practically starving for. We caught the band's [...]
It's been a few months since I threw together a podcast, so I figured it was about time for another one. Besides, I've been working diligently on a mix-tape for a new local pal, Brett Sandström, whom I met after purchasing a Tullycraft single on eBay - he being the seller, both of us being astonished to find other Tullycraft fans in Skagit County. What began as a modern tribute to light garage pop ultimately changed direction to hint at songs that fit a sweltering, hot summer day. This is [...]
Otherwise known as "things that make me ridiculously happy."
Welcome to the first edition of "Sound on the Sound Radio," otherwise known as "Justin Ripley is the funniest, most prolific guy we know and when he has an idea, we happily play along." When Justin, lead singer of Salmon Thrasher and Showbox sound guy, proposed recording a podcast for Sound on the Sound with Rooftop [...]
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On my radar this year is one of Seattle's newest and most prolific artists, Justin Ripley. I have, honestly, loved pretty much everything he has passed my way - and all of it (to my limited, often diverted knowledge) has been in the year of 2010. A full length as well as a small handful of other releases under his own name, and an impressive debut LP with friends Tara Sloan and Evan Lesure under the guise Salmon Thrasher . It's only been a few months since the release of their debut [...]
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Personal Space is the latest solo work by Justin Ripley , who not all too long ago gave us Just Just . From the opening notes of "The Gold Of Similar Sand", we're treated to a similar sound though it has a few more psychedelic sensibilities. The song gives the impression of minimalism, yet is packed with interesting riffs, catchy vocal hooks, and precisely placed instrumentation. "I'm Like You" takes it down to ballad level with a slower melody and a guitar/bass combo that [...]
My Goodness ::: Photo by Josh Lovseth One of our favorite late-night eateries the Pike Street Fish Fry hosted some afternoon rock yesterday afternoon. Though it was an unconventional venue, and they we're actually serving fish for some reason, the Salmon Thrasher and My Goodness made it a great event for a sunny afternoon. Salmon Thrashe ::: [...]
It's finally here - the Salmon Thrasher debut CD release party. Although they're calling it a "discharge" party, which conjures all sorts of unpleasant images. But then again, they are a band named Salmon Thrasher, so what can you expect?. The debut album is called What Gives and you can pick it up over at their bankcamp page . The "Discharge Party" kicks off at 9pm this Saturday (April 17) at Blue Moon Tavern. The band will play with [...]
Salmon Thrasher ::: photo by Abbey Simmons Salmon Thrasher just couldn't wait the week until their scheduled CD release date, so they've made their debut album What Givesavailable to download free now. We can hardly blame the band. The simple sludgy songs and straight up retro rock has had us hooked since their first live show and [...]
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Not all too long ago, I featured an exclusive track by a brand new Seattle band called Salmon Thrasher. Member Justin Ripley recently sent me a homemade album he recorded for close friends and various music types. He dubbed it Just Just , as, well, it was just Justin performing. He wrote the songs, played the instruments, mixed the album... you get the picture. Because it's not a full-on release release, I'm dubbing it worthy of a Demo Reel. Ripley's [...]
Free Energy ::: Press Photo First impressions are meant for job interviews, not the music business. In case you're like millions of other Americans and myself, you forgot what it's like to go to a job interview. Let me refresh your memory. A job interview is when you dress up, go to the location of [...]
Dave Bazan performs "Bad Diary Days" - 1/08/10 in a Seattle Living Room These are the songs, bands, and sounds that I've started off my 2010 with. Lots of new bands I'd never listened to before 2010, many who I think we'll be sharing much of the year with. Take a listen and maybe, just maybe, [...]
Salmon Thrasher ::: all photos by Abbey Simmons Last night in the intimate living room setting of Cafe Racer, Salmon Thrasher played a set of sloppy garage rock so forceful the ceiling actually started crumbling. Instead of Chicken Little calling "the sky is falling, the sky is falling" it was Salmon Thrasher's drummer Tara who peered nervously [...]
Seattle is known for a few things. Fish is one, salmon in particular. Grunge in another. And then there's rain. Salmon Thrasher , the latest (literally) garage band from The Emerald City, is a moniker that fulfills two out of three of those items. Apt title. So this news has is twofold: an introduction to the newest Seattle band, and the announcement of their first ever show. It's currently 8:13PM on Sunday, November 22 and the band has logged a total of two days on [...]
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