Video: Uncle Acid and the deadbeats’ “Melody Lane”

Artist: Uncle Acid and the deadbeats Song: “Melody Lane” Why You Want to Watch: A witchy, sleazy and scary video I’m surprised made it past the censors. You can get ready for a spooky Halloween perhaps, or even sooner, get ready for Uncle Acid and the deadbeats’ upcoming show at El Corazon this month on […]

Video: The Allies’ “Emma Peel”

Artist: The Allies Song: “Emma Peel” Why You Want to Watch: There’s no fuss here, just a guy’s obsession with The Avenger‘s Emma Peel. Look for a cameo by Seattle’s now gone The Older Timer’s Cafe (which, I think is now Utilikilts in Pioneer Square). The Internet tells me that Bruce Springsteen dropped by and […]

Show Preview: Bumbershoot Day 3 w/ Bassnectar & More – Mon. 9/7

The third, and final, day of Bumbershoot 2015 brings the super Bassnectar and a solid lineup of local artists. The local bands (and ones I always champion!!) Sisters, Bread & Butter and Kris Orlowski get chances for great exposure on the Rhapsody and Starbucks stages. See as many as possible, and be happy. 2:00 @ […]

Show Preview: Bumbershoot Day 2 w/ Faith No More, Eliot Sumner & More – Sun. 9/6

Day 2 of Bumbershoot happens on Sunday, September 6th. I’ve reflected on the lineup, and come up with a few music suggestions that just might make you a happy attendee. Singer Eliot Sumner appears this day, and is one of the musicians I’m telling you to check out. She’s fabulous. 2:00 @ Starbucks Stage Eliot […]

Music: Axwell /\ Ingrosso’s “Sun Is Shining”

Band: Axwell /\ Ingrosso Song: “Sun Is Shining” Why You Want to Listen: The Swedish duo, Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia, have yet another electronic house hit on its hands. “Sun Is Shining,” an exuberant tune I can’t get enough of, takes the guys to some amazing spots in Europe and Australia […]