We were lucky enough to catch Sea Wolf open for Okkervil River in late 2008. Naturally, we were thrilled to learn of the band's return (this time with long-time favorites The Album Leaf). Since we last saw them, lead Wolf Alex Brown Church has been quite busy with a new album, tour with Phoenix and song on the New Moon soundtrack under his belt. In advance of the band’s show at Neumos this Saturday, we were album to catch up with Alex. more ›

SEATTLEST BOOK CLUB PICK: For March, we're reading Jonathan Raban's Surveillance, set in a not-so-distant future, when everyone's actions are highly monitored. Get a head start on the conversation by hearing from Raban himself. (We'll know if you went or not.) more ›

Nalo Hopkinson, author of delightful Caribbean-themed speculative fiction, spoke last night at the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame as part of Clarion West's summer reading series. Hopkinson is one of the few people of color working in the mostly ivory SF tower. She's Canadian but spent her childhood in the Caribbean. Attendees were lucky enough to hear her read from her not-yet-released book Book of the Year in 2002) partially read by the author, in which Leonie Forbes reads a 'hot little red riding hood' erotica story. more ›