We Were Promised Jetpacks isn't just a wish lost, but a kick ass band from Scotland landing right here in Seattle tonight for a show at Neumos. If you've been missing rock since folk took over our city then this is the show for you. more ›

The Not - Its by G. Stonbraker from the Seattlest Flickr pool. more ›

If you haven't checked out the official video for Lost in My Mind yet, then you definitely should. It's fun and quirky. We have to admit though, it's not exactly what we'd envisioned for a Head and the Heart video. Until now, we weren't exactly sure why we felt that way. It was sweet and used lots of interesting lighting and lamps straight from Seattle fans' living rooms. The beginning of the video where they walked through snow was odd but still kind of fun. In any case, this new video by Josh McBride brought to light what felt off about the official video. It just wasn't them. It wasn't the down to earth, basic beauty of what makes Head and the Heart so appealing to so many people. This new video helped us figure that out because it is exactly what we'd expect from the band. It's just them, sitting outside somewhere in the sun, doing what they do best: creating musical magic. We've heard this song a few times here and there (including the recent seattle performance), but it wasn't released on their album. We're really excited to share it with you and hope it satiates your need for new stuff from the band until they're able to slow down tour-wise and make a new record. more ›

The Boston Phoenix came up with a "Best Of" list, organized state by state, of the greatest bands ever. They chose three categories for each state of our diverse Union: Best Band of All Time, Best Solo of All Time, and Best New Band. Are you ready for Boston's take on Washington's musical legacy? more ›

Seattlest's heart's cockles always get warmed when we see a bunch of people who choose to ride their bikes to get around get together, so we were predisposed to love Northwest Film Forum's Second Seattle Annual Bike-In last night. (Almost getting slammed by a driver opening her car door while riding over probably added to our joy at making it there.) more ›

Remember—or recognize—Silverchair? Chances are the last song you heard from the Australian trio was 1995’s grunge-ish "Tomorrow," which hit #1 on US charts. The band’s mates were 14 when that single, off debut album Frogstomp, made them international stars. American interest in their music may have ebbed since, but Silverchair remains Australia’s biggest act. Young Modern, their new—and decidedly un-grunge—album is their record-breaking 5th Aussie chart-topper. It hits US bins on July 24. The band hits the Showbox this Friday; the show is sold out. more ›

That said, while 25-year-old Brazilian Céu [myspace] is what's known in some circles as a "smokin' hottie," the metaphorical orgy we're talking about includes the whole band: Bruno Buarque (percussion), Lucas Martins (bass and guitar), Serginho Machado (percussion), Guilherme Ribeiro (keyboard), and DJ Marco. Yep, whole band, or we just -- well, no need for ultimatums. We walked in expecting Brazilian samba, and we got so much more: soul and R&B, "afrobeat" and "electrojazz," two genres we treat with quotes to indicate: "existence, our shocking ignorance of." They are good words, though, so we'll use them. On ballads, Céu might sound a little like Sade (okay, with more vocal agility); but "Concrete Jungle" [listen at myspace] sounds like Jimmy Cliff singing with a '70s funk back-up band. She kept encouraging the Triple Door audience to get up and dance and if there had been any room to do that, this crowd just might have. We kept coming back to the bass lines the tunes hung on, the physicality of the percussion, that glorious electric organ sound. There was even a sing-along encore. Céu, come back soon. more ›

ART: Faire Gallery and Cafe hosts the opening of "Duet II," the second show featuring new mixed media works by Aaron and Jessixa Bagley. Using paper and ink, pen and watercolor, the Bagleys' collaboration includes bizarre portraiture and lots of paisley and polka dots. The exhibit's on display through April 20th. more ›

It's local music review website/fledgling indie PR firm The Wig Fits All Heads' third anniversary, and meanwhile it's also booking/PR/management/etc. Northwest Bands' fourth, so to celebrate the two have combined their forces to throw some big-ass birthday parties. 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 ›

No thanks to the Seattle Art Museum or their contractor, Sellen Construction, for making it easy to attend Hempfest this weekend. Their obstinacy in complying with terms of a Parks Department permit wasn't resolved until midweek. more ›

Seattlest wants to introduce you to Hardison. Take a moment. It's worth it. You can find some of their mp3s for download here. more ›

Ryan Adams, the prolific bad-boy of alt country, is performing tonight and tomorrow at the Moore Theatre. Despite the fact that he once referred to his former girlfriend Parker Posey as his exe-'cute'-ive, we still have a soft spot in our heart for the guy. His songs are generally pretty good and if you ignore the fact that he releases approximately 14 albums a year, you are almost guaranteed to have a good time. Plus, he will most likely play his radio hit 'New York, New York' and he stopped getting so angry when people scream out 'Play 'Summer of '69'!' during his set. more ›