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 ›

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BOOZE AND SCHMOOZE: Michelle Goodman has written a book called My So-Called Freelance Life! (Full disclosure: this Seattlest let ourselves be interviewed for another book she wrote.) Tonight, she'll be reading from the book and providing folks with snacks and drinks, prizes, and an opportunity to network will fellow freelancers. Get thee to Office Nomads for the party/reading. more ›

If you haven't heard it yet, the above video is for Noah and the Whale's light-hearted poppy single "5 Years Time" off their debut album Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down. That catchy song just begs to be used in pretty much every movie trailer—Wes Anderson ones especially—and/or TV ad (we've already seen it in a car commercial). The folky twee British quartet plays a free show tonight at Chop Suey with openers Grand Hallway and Lindi Ortega (8 p.m. doors, 21+). A couple weeks ago we talked to singer Charlie Fink about his band's forthcoming U.S. tour. more ›