New Music
The Roans Sing Every »
There are approximately 100,000 bands in Seattle, Washington. Inevitably, there will be bands that are frustrated when [...]
Previews
BumberPick: Jamie Lidell »
If you are already privy to the charms and the stage shenanigans of English soul/funk/blip-bloop [...]
BumberPick: Hey Marseilles »
In honor of Bumbershoot 2010, Matt Bishop, Philip Kobernik, and Samuel Anderson of Hey Marseilles were [...]
WIN TICKETS TO: ZION I »
ZION I, AmpLive, Ryan Lewis @ Chop Suey | 09/04 | 9pm | $15 Zion I is Chop Suey on Saturday. We're [...]
Hot List
BumberPick: Hey Marseilles Light Up a Cathedral + Interview!
In honor of Bumbershoot 2010, Matt Bishop, Philip Kobernik, and Samuel Anderson of Hey Marseilles were kind enough to take time out of their jet-setting schedules and give the readers of SSG a private show. Are you familiar with Hey Marseilles? They are a seven-piece band based out of Seattle, Washington, and have stolen the hearts of just about [...]
The Drums Release New Video for “Down By the Water”
It's hard not to like The Drums. They make fun, dance-able, not overly vomity pop music. I don't feel slutty when I listen to it. Think Joy Division meets The Beach Boys that's heavy on The Smiths. The members have been received with almost universal praise with every project their hands touch. The Drums represent an official departure [...]
Premiere: James + Evander Remix “Spark”
We love it when bands that we dig are stoked on each other and collaborate. Grand Lake and James + Evander are one such example. This is great news for those who like classic indie-rock with a twist of ambient-electronic. Anna Ferazz commented in the SSG write up that " is compelling when it comes to presenting a sense of loneliness and [...]
Shabazz Palaces Signs to Sub Pop!
Sub Pop made the thrilling announcement this morning that they signed Shabazz Palaces! Shabazz Palaces has become a mega-power in hip-hop overnight. Their first Seattle show was the most anticipated in 2010 and set the bar for the rest of the decade. People would refer to that show as the moment in time where things happened before or after, [...]
The Return of VAMPIRE WEEKEND (Rescheduling Details and Tickets Available NOW)
Here are the official details on the rescheduling of the Vampire Weekend no-show that shocked the Pacific North West on 08/29 from Seattle Theatre Group. The Vampire Weekend show originally scheduled for Sunday, August 29th at Marymoor Park has been rescheduled for September 22nd and 23rd at The Paramount Theatre. ALL TICKETS HELD FOR THE [...]
BumberPick: The Maldives + Video Interview!
The Maldives were kind enough to get together three of their members to give SSG the esteemed honor of a private show and interview earlier this week in honor of Bumbershoot 2010. Are you familiar with The Maldives? They are a nine-piece band out of Seattle, Washington that plays a multitude of sounds. Some call them alt-country, I'd like to [...]
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Album Reviews
From a Fountain – Shale »
Score: 7.2/10 Release Date: August 31, 2010 Label: Park the Van Band Website Imagining a scenario [...]
Phil Selway – Familial »
Score: 5.2 Release Date: August 31st, 2010 Label: Nonesuch Records Website The Radiohead [...]
BARB – BARB »
Score: 3.8/10 Release Date: August 24, 2010 Label: Yep Roc Myspace The concept of the super group is [...]
Tours
Rusko Announces North »
International superstar Rusko just announced North American Tour dates in September and October! If you haven't heard [...]
Photos
Photo Set: Past Lives, Triumph of »
Past Lives, Triumph of Lethargy and Blood Red Dancers @ The Sunset | 8/27/10 Check out the concert review of this show here. Note: The Absolute [Read More]
Off Topic
Art 101: What NOT »
This is a performance of a piece called "Documentation of Interior Semiotics" posted by [...]
Produce Vinyl »
If having your cremated ashes pressed into zirconium for jewelry isn't nostalgic enough [...]
Song of the Day: »
This cover is so good, it's almost an insult to refer to it simply as a cover. It is so [...]
Concert Reviews
Past Lives, Blood Red Dancers, »
Jordan Blilie of Past Lives Blood Red Dancers Spencer Moody and Dan Gallucci of Triumph of Lethargy For more pics of this show, go here. It's good to see that the Seattle punk scene is staying together. While not as viral as the hip-hop community or as nationally [Read More]