We were just informed of some terrible news: the Capitol Hill location of Sonic Boom Records is closing down. more ›

• The Aurora Bridge "suicide" fence is going up whether Queen Anne likes it or not. The Seattle Landmarks and Preservation Board gave it the go ahead, hoping the $8.1 million project will help stop the suicide jumpers.
• Record-loving music geeks will be saddened to hear that the U-District's Cellophane Square has been forced to close their doors for good at the end of the month. Stupid rent hikes.