Sound Off! began its sixteenth year on Friday, February 10th. The competition, which included Cult Bride (indie/folk), Fluencie (dance), Jason McCue (folk) and Mission 253 (pop), was the first held under the building’s new name, MoPOP. EMP is no longer! Long live MoPop. Jason McCue won semifinals one, while Fluencie came in at runner-up. All […]
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, […]