Comedy Special Review: Marc Maron’s Thinky Pain

Aging Gracefully: Marc Maron’s Thinky Pain by Blake Madden Thinky Pain Marc Maron was once the clean-shaven, shorthaired guy with the snarling wit and small bifocals. He donned the standard open sports jacket issued to male comedians of the era. He was the skinny, wiry, angry guy. That’s the Marc Maron I remember from my […]

Show Review: Jherek Bischoff/Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra @ the Crocodile

Jherek Bischoff/Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra @ the Crocodile, 5/1/14 Review by Nick Nihil Seattle seems to be THE spot in the U.S. – the current cultural and economic axis; Macklemore, Mary Lambert, weed, Super Bowl, socialist councilperson and the $15/hr wage debate. At least that’s what it seems to a Seattle dweller. Truth […]

Photos: Sound Off! Finals @ EMP

On March 1st Sound Off! Finals saw Otieno Terry capture the top spot, with Fauna Shade getting second place. Congratulations also to Laser Fox and Thee Samedi, who, respectively garnered the third and fourth spots. All photos by Simon Krane: Otieno Terry Fauna Shade Laser Fox Thee Samedi Atmosphere @ Sound Off!

Photos: Helmet @ the Crocodile

Right before Thanksgiving Helmet made a stop at the Crocodile. As of now it appears Helmet has a bit of a break in touring, but in August 2014 Helmet’s Page Hamilton will host the first Helmet Band Camp. All Seattle photos by Monica Martinez: Helmet

Photos and Review: Ayron Jones and The Way with Sir Mix-A-Lot @ Neumos

I personally had never heard of Aryon Jones and The Way until recently when my friend Mike brought them to my attention and let me tell you, they are a fantastic discovery! Ayron Jones (Ayron Jones on vocals and lead guitar, DeAndre Enrico on bass , Kai Van DePitte on drums) absolutely tore up Neumos […]