Seeing as most folks will be going to see the sold out Portlandia show at the ShowboxMarket, tonight might be a good night to head out and check out some of Seattle's thriving music scene. more ›

Tonight: a boozy talk at Book Larder, an Apple fanboy's cinematic wet-dream, and a load of laffs you won't be able to resist. Hooray for hump day! more ›

Abstract sketch comedy; some of the worst Sci Fi dreck from the 80s; and it's Ms. Jackson if you're nasty, all on offer Monday night in Seattle. more ›

The Good Hurt celebrated their CD release at Chop Suey Friday night with a house full of friends, fans and dancing. It was also the kick off show for their second tour this year. These guys have been pushing hard for the last couple of years and there's no sign of them stopping. more ›

We’ve got a live one this week! So much to cram into so few days—from drinking and dancing to discussing Rad Dads and enjoying some tunes…get ready for your week in Lit! more ›

Memory Tapes’ music is much like the summertime we’ve been experiencing as of late. The songs start out like a gray misty morning with a haunting, acoustic, and melancholic feel. But, just like the sun eventually breaks through the clouds, the songs transcend into something palpitating, catchy, and very danceable. So, Seattle’s perfect summer soundtrack. more ›

What's on your calendar for tonight? We've got Bogart, bluesy folk or belly laughs for you to pick from. more ›

This is a week of the word in action—it’s rare to come across so many literary events that involve the stage, music, and vigor, but we’re happy for the challenge. more ›

MAX FISHER MONDAY: Oh, Jason Schwartzman...you're the awesomest of awesome. Everything you do makes us giggle and smile. Tonight Central Cinema brings us your glorious debut, Rushmore. Has it really been 13 years since we fell in love with you? Let us celebrate tonight. more ›

We firmly believe that The Intelligence appeals to Seattle folk because their insanely fun, post punk sound mixes perfectly with their hint of snarky dissatisfaction and humor, which (generally speaking) appeals to our grumpy sensibilities. more ›

Last Thursday one of the most imaginative musicians that we’ve seen or heard performed at Chop Suey. He goes by the name Pogo and uses classic films as a base, mixing in his own music with the dialog and scenes to create something new. This is evident in Wishery, a remix of Disney’s Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs. more ›

This past Tuesday night, the BATHS & Braids combo lit up the all ages crowd at Chop Suey. You could feel that the crowd weren’t fans of Braids at first, but as the set continued they really started enjoying the synthed out songs from the band’s new album, Native Speaker. BATHS’ set ignited the fire under the crowd’s feet with his fantastic beats, including songs from his new 7” you can download here. We didn’t know exactly what to expect from a live performance, would he be mixing live or playing random tracks? It was the former and we came away super impressed, we wish we had the hand-eye coordination to pull that off! 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 ›

PLAY TIME: Woman Seeking... theatre company presents this satirical 1922 play by Pulitzer Prize winner George Kelly at Capitol Hill's Richard Hugo House. A play about a play, a group of loopy ladies has decided to stage a production, but they are met with challenges at every turn. Though nearly 90 years old, The Torch-Bearers easily entertains with fast-paced comedy and lots of physical gags. more ›

By now you're anxiously awaiting the first night of mind-blowing shows that kick off City Arts Music Festival day one. It's so close you can practically taste the delicious melodies yet to come. Our buzz here at Seattlest is like a five-hour energy shot in a triple espresso, but the fun doesn't stop after today. Oh no, it just keeps getting better and we're here to guide you through the musical madness and on to what's coming up on Thursday. Keep an eye out for some post-show galleries, they'll be up soon enough to keep your festival memories alive that much longer.
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Describing Caribou's music is not easy. Kind of like chocolate-covered bacon. We could tell you that it's electronic meets psychedelic pop with a little ambient mixed with freak folk and dash of indietronica (whatever that means) but you'd just be better off tasting it. Caribou knows this and makes sure that the tunes they provide are in a class by itself. more ›

Just so you're not left in the dark, we signed up to see what happens. You give some personal info, which is expected, then they send you an activation link. After your account is created it says "You're on the list, see you there!" We attempted to delve into the site, thinking there was more to it than that, but apparently not, at least for now. It's worth a shot, and the promise of at least one free show ain't bad, especially with the lineup they've got for you. more ›

Brooklyn duo Buke and Gass have us counting down the Friday minutes. The young group's Seattle debut comes tonight at Chop Suey where they support Danish band Efterklang (4AD). Also on the ticket is Seattle's electro-down-tempo songsmith Anomie Belle. more ›

Friday, Jazzanova will hit Chop Suey, where they'll be joined by Suntzu Sound, KEXP's DJ RIZ, and in the lounge will be Made Like a Tree. That's two rooms of dance music for an otherwise gloomy Friday. We've got two tickets to give away to brighten your weekend. To enter yourself, leave a comment on this post before 6:00 p.m. today. We'll randomly pick the winner Thursday. more ›

HOLD ONTO YOUR DOUGH: Seems the folks at Southern Comfort finally want to make up for all of those awful hangovers with a free rock show. Deal. Tonight those sweet whiskey people present The Hold Steady at The Crocodile. Jump through a couple little hoops (register for a ticket), and you’re in. more ›

METEOR SHOWERS: Well, the Perseids are back and they've brought their cosmic trash with them to dump in the fire barrel that is our atmosphere. This morning and tomorrow morning is supposed to be prime-viewing-time, but if you miss it, there's more where that came from the next few days. Look for clear skies to the east (always with the negative waves, CHS?), stay up late, and maybe make a run out to Camano Island, Rattlesnake Ridge, Tiger Mountain, or Snoqualmie Pass, where light pollution won't get in your eyes. Failing that, it's on YouTube. more ›

LO-TECHNO: Mr. Quintron ranks as one of the oddest and most original acts currently touring the US. An electric organ player from New Orleans, he's notable as an inventor of various Rube Goldberg-esque musical devices, including the "Drum Buddy," an optical theremin-based drum synthesizer that looks like the famous Burroughs-Gysin "Dream Machine." Quintron performs with his wife, Miss Pussycat. more ›

Despite what you might infer from their name and the (current touring) company they keep, Foreign Born is a band that was born and raised in the good ole U.S.A. While the band shifted south from San Francisco to L.A., they are by no means a band that can be easily classified as having an "L.A. sound," typified by heavy fuzz and a fascination with glam. Instead, the band finds inspiration from artists like ELO, Bruce Hornsby, and the Doors--or at least Val Kilmer’s portrayal of the Doors--and can count Ed Droste of critical darlings Grizzly Bear among the band's growing legion of fans spread across the globe. In advance of Foreign Born's show at Chop Suey tonight (with headliners The Veils and openers The Other Girls, $12, 21+), we were able to catch up with lead singer Matt Popieluch to discuss the band's sound, influences, and upcoming plans. more ›

Surprisingly, there are still tickets available for the Dirty Projectors show this Friday. We say "surprisingly," because Dave Longstreth's band was already critically acclaimed before new release Bitte Orca earned their best reviews yet and even some early talk of it being the best album of the year. more ›

Our predilection for local county/folk songsmiths aside, our interest was piqued when we heard that a Brooklyn band that has received praise for playing melodies in roughly the same vein would be hitting Chop Suey tonight in support of Ben Kweller. In advance of their first trip to Seattle, we were able to catch up with mandolinist and singer Danny Erker of Jones Street Station to talk about exploring “the great American genres,” and reconciling playing traditionally rural music in urban settings, among other topics. more ›

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Brooklyn musician Kevin Devine is emerging as one of the greatest observational lyricists around today. He writes about what he sees and more often than not, he turns his keen analytical skills on himself. What separates Kevin from a great deal of his peers, however, is his adeptness with the pen, which he has been developing since grade school, building upon as a journalism major at college and strengthening as an extremely mobile touring musician over the past years. more ›

We've already mentioned the Thermals show tonight, but if you're more inclined to shake your bon bon tonight, here are some safe bets. more ›

Tonight's bill at Chop Suey has not one, but two bands of interest. Taking the middle slot (after openers Resplandor) is Bell, the Olga Bell-fronted Brooklyn band that's gotten a ton of great press off the strength of last year's Bell EP. Once you get past the Björk comparisons, you can't help but be impressed by how powerful Olga Bell's voice is, both literally and figuratively. For more info, read this Olga Bell interview from Gothamist. more ›

We rolled into Chop Suey in time for the opening band Obi Best last night, and found the place jam-packed already. You could have knocked us over with a feather. But then we thought about it and it made perfect sense: Obi Best is led by Alex Lilly, who sings backup in the headlining band the Bird and the Bee. Two great tastes that go great together. (Read about how that happened in our sister site LAist's interview.) more ›

TIMELY LESSON: With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's only fitting that Inara George and Greg Kurstin are bringing their sexy, breathy version of jazz-influenced indie pop to Chop Suey tonight. An hour and a half of George's luscious vocals making sweet love to your ears will prove an invaluable lesson come Saturday. The Bird and the Bee take the stage tonight after a set by Obi Best. more ›