, took KEXP by storm. The KEXP "bump" got them attention in indie circles nationally, landed some songs in a TV sitcom, and scored them a record deal with local indie Sarathan, who supported them in their first national tour. more ›

Above is a clip of local band-made-good Schoolyard Heroes, from their video shoot for new single "Plastic Surgery Hall of Fame," the final product of which can be seen here. The song's off their new album Abominations, out this Tuesday. more ›

No, the Other Theater: The new movies out this weekend are shite, so this is your chance to catch up on the wealth of quality films already in theaters. Babel, Borat, Casino Royale, For Your Consideration, The Fountain, Little Children, Marie Antoinette, The Queen, Stranger Than Fiction, and Volver are all continuing their Seattle runs. Go now before you get back-logged further with the scads of Oscar contenders released later this month. more ›

The sad news is that come next spring, the lot they’re on, and the one next to it, are slated for demolition. Truth be known, the building they’re in is irreparable, but we have very sadly come to terms with the fact that is highly unlikely that they will stay on Eastlake. For now we are eating fish and chips at Daly’s once a week in anticipation of our having to do without. more ›

Chin-strokers are everywhere. Whether it's an indie rock show or an electronic show, you're bound to see someone standing off to the side, focusing on production minutiae instead of having a good time. In small doses that's ok, but sometimes you just want to go to a show that's bursting at the seams with energy and enthusiasm. Regardless of your tastes, there are two opportunities to go nuts tonight. more ›

Seattlest can't claim to understand the obsession in hipster fashion with the eighties. At last week's edition of Rag$ to Riche$, it seemed every other female was sporting something inspired by the Reagan era. That fit with some of the tunes being thrown in the mix, but in the case of both apparel and music, age is not enough to denote quality. Many of the songs and clothing choices from that evening need to regain their forgotten status. more ›

The Global Health department that the UW founded last year with Gates Foundation money has finally settled on some digs. The university leased some of the 1616 Eastlake Ave building that also houses a portion of the Hutch for the Global Heath people who will hopefully get along well with their new roommate: The Molecular Diagnostics Division who will move there from their current location of "all over campus." more ›

Seattle takes itself much too seriously. We drive (badly) as if there are lives on the line. We go to shows, whether of the rock or DJ variety and stand, arms crossed, wearing our "impress me" faces. We cause big stinks over trivial incidents, bloviating ad nauseum with a sense of self-importance. Really, we just collectively need to lighten up. Luckily this week offers two prime opportunities to, as the kids might say, "act a fool." more ›