We've heard from quite a few music enthusiasts that they're tired of all the "beard rock" that's been running rampant throughout the city. Ok, we admit, we're big advocates of this movement and really excited about the direction Seattle music is going. However, we also recognize that's not the only type of music out there. As a matter of fact, there's hundreds of other styles that are lacking in this city and if you're unlucky enough to dislike folk rock, then you are hard-pressed to find a good local show. Well, tomorrow night Broken Records is headed to the Tractor Tavern and we think you'll like it. 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 ›

While Neumo's hosts SIFF's second Face the Music Rock Party, featuring the dreamy pop of Viva Voce, the fragile and spooky soul of Jesse Sykes, and the swoon-worthy indie rock of Siberian, local cutie pie sister act Smoosh opens for sassy Brit girl-group throwback The Pipettes tonight. Here's a video of Smoosh's cover of Bloc Party's "This Modern Love" from a show earlier this week: more ›

Wednesday, January 17 more ›

MUSIC: Criminally underrated British singer-songwriter Jim Noir delivers his psych-pop twice tonight: first an acoustic set at Sonic Boom in Ballard, and then rocking out at the Croc as part of the Sub Pop/Barsuk Winter Celebration and Holiday Party Extravaganza. more ›

Tuesday 31st, Halloween Night more ›