Culture wars are often waged by incompetent generals. Vivarium Studio from France have won their latest skirmish with the incompetent generals of the United States' wonderful woeful US Customs and Immigration Services. more ›

One man army of mellow beats, BATHS, headlines an all-ages show at Chop Suey this Tuesday night. We’ve been curious to see him live ever since he sold out the Sunset Tavern in October. His remixes transport you from your office cubical to another state of mind, an ability showcased in his previous release, Low End Theory Podcast. However the majority of his music is original and of his own making. As for his unique name, BATHS says while he is taking a bath he can center himself and wash off the rest of the day. There is no doubt that his recorded music definitely does that, and this weekend is time to experience it for yourself. more ›

A few weeks ago, Seattlest had the pleasure of attending the Seattle Laser Dome's latest show, Laser Daft Punk. Our love for Daft Punk has been completely irrational since their WaMu Center show, so between that and the fact that it'd been a while since our last laser show (Laser Plan B), we headed down with some friends to check it out. more ›

As we have mentioned approximately nine million times before, Ra Ra Riot is a band you must see live. The Syracuse-based sextet has guitars, a cello, a violin, and energy to spare. Their music manages to be both uplifting and catchy, and their high-minded brand of articulate, orchestral pop always goes over well. Once again (as with every time we've seen 'em), they're an opening band on the bill, which makes things a little awkward when they inevitably get more of a rise out of the crowd than the headliners. more ›

Brother Ali is here to share The Undisputed Truth in person! From the Twin Cities, this man has a powerful story and a powerful vision for what hiphop can be. He's challenging, personal, and fresh. Witness: more ›

Some comments from Jack's October post about the Liars/Interpol show: more ›

Common Market is doing their smart, earnest, appealing thing at Chop Suey this weekend, with J. Pinder and The Physics sweetening the pot for Seattle hiphop fans. more ›

Because we don't go out on school nights and we need to plan... more ›

MUSIC: Other than at Sasquatch in May, tonight's your only chance to see Smoosh on their current tour, when they open for Bloc Party at the Paramount. Yeah, Bright Eyes are also playing over at the Showbox, but seriously, you'd try to get scalped tickets to go see them over Smoosh? Whatever. more ›

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Chop Suey has an odd pair of shows for tomorrow. The night closes out with house music provided by Justin Martin (one of the best shows of 2006) and Johnny Fiasco (he's respected, but he hasn't done much for us lately), but earlier in the evening there's Fujiya and Miyagi. We know right now you're likely asking "Who?," so we'll explain. more ›

Because we don't go out on school nights and we need to plan... more ›

SATURDAY: In addition to talks and tours, you and the kids can see live demonstrations of wood carving, drum-making, and weaving at the Opening Day Celebration for In the Spirit of the Ancestors, the Burke Museum's new exhibit of contemporary Northwest Coast Native art. more ›

DONATE: For as much as gamers earn their nerdy reputations (and thus our ridicule), Child's Play gives them a chance to both share their geek pride and help the world around them through donations to help kids in hospitals. You want to help too, right? more ›

SPORTS OBSESSION: Any longtime Seattlest reader knows that we can't get enough of curling, whether it's watching on the CBC or playing ourselves at Seattle's Granite Curling Club, the only dedicated curling facility on the West Coast. Our obsession is often met with odd looks, but a curling open house is honestly one of the best ways going to spend your time/money. more ›

Not a huge week in music, but hey, it's a holiday. Stay home and eat! Then put your sweatpants on! more ›

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Another copious serving of live tunes (not to mention opportunities to leave your smelly apartment), courtesy of Seattlest. You can thank us later. more ›

Yeah, we know you just spent all weekend at Bumbershoot. Is the wee little baby tired? Can't handle any more music? Ah, look at that poodum... more ›

You got something better to do? We don't believe you. more ›

Seattlest is totally down with P. If you're down with P too, you'll join us at the Rentals show tonight. We'll be the ones rocking the fuck out. Friends of P don't have time for being too cool for school. Damon Albarn is a friend too. more ›

By now it’s no secret that Seattlest is all ga-ga over local showmasters, Awesome. We’ve recommended numerous times that you, John and Jane Q.P., experience for yourselves this strange and wonderful ensemble, and well, here we are once more. more ›

Tired of sitting around with your friends looking stupid? Of course you are! So get off your ass and check these shows out… more ›

We are officially in the holiday slump as far as shows go. That's hardly the worst thing in the world, since it's good to finally get a chance to rest after all of the madness of the Red Bull Music Academy. A month of consistently great music is enough wear down even the biggest of diehards. So it's time to take it a little bit easier, and to deal with all of the Christmahanukwanzadan festivities and year-end contemplation. more ›

Perhaps you've seen the flyers, or you've otherwise heard about it, but this Saturday is the inaugural Opticlash, the VJ Battle in Seattle. Novelty alone is worth showing your support for this one. This event fits right in with Seattle's penchant for new forms of competition, but will provide a feast for your eyes rather than your ears. No, this won't be the same as just letting your screen saver run, as the competitors are some of the Northwest's most talented visual artists. They'll be composing in real-time along with the DJs providing the evening's music in head-to-head competition. more ›