Today is International Clash Day! Now in its fifth year, International Clash Day celebrates what else, the stellar English punk band. The Clash really needs no introduction. But you know what? Seattle is one of the fine cities celebrating it officially. In honor of the group, here’s one of my favorite Clash songs, “London Calling.” […]
Capitol Hill Block Party Announces Initial 2016 Lineup on Back Beat Seattle via Marz Time
Sasquatch! Music Festival returns to the Gorge May 26th-30th! This year’s lineup includes the Cure. The Cure. The Cure. And other bands. And Flight of the Conchords! Tickets are on sale right now. 2016 Sasquatch! Music Festival Lineup: FLORENCE & THE MACHINE, THE CURE, DISCLOSURE, MAJOR LAZER, ALABAMA SHAKES, A$AP ROCKY, SUFJAN STEVENS, M83, GRIMES, […]
Tribute: David Bowie (1947-2016) ~ Nick Nihil David Bowie – circa 1975 Back in January 2004 I saw David Bowie in Vancouver BC. I’m surprised it was January because I don’t remember it being that cold or wintery. My then-girlfriend had gotten us third row seats. I was 19 at the time. Macy Gray opened, […]
The third semifinals for this year’s EMP Sound Off! brought winner Emma Lee Toyoda just one step closer to winning the entire competition. One Above Below None, Mystery Machines and Righteous Minds made it through as well to the finals. By the way, Mystery Machines have a song called “Vlad Putin,” who has apparently moved […]