Tonight: Networking, poetry, local grub, trivia. more ›

The audience at The Foreign Exchange show Thursday night at the Crocodile can look forward an evening that mixes the sincerity of R&B with the energy of hip-hop to create something that they are unlikely to experience anywhere else. more ›

Our favorite quote (via Pitchfork) about Cults has to be " there's more information on the wrapper of a candy bar than there is on the internet about Cults." Although that quote was from 2009, it remains pretty damn accurate. Here's what we do know: they're part 60's pop, part indie pop with lots of random samples that create a mysteriously light sound. We also know they've only release four, and we mean four, songs (which can be downloaded for free at their bandcamp page) and they don't seem to disagree with the accusation that they sort of appeared out of thin air. At 21 years old, the NY-based duo started the band as a project. One short year after making the internet rounds, they've been snatched up by Columbia records, and are releasing a full length this May. more ›

We're very excited that local legend Say Hi is playing a show Thursday night at The Crocodile. We've seen him before, most recently back in February to celebrate his latest release, the excellent Um, Uh, Oh. We like Say Hi, which consists of Eric Elbogen and the the buddies he plays with live, because his music is distinctly full of bittersweet pop songs and charmingly funny songwriting. We also like his music because his shows have been consistently fun, and the crowd doesn't act bored, which is a rare treat. more ›

THERE'S WHAT'S RIGHT AND THERE'S WHAT'S RIGHT...: ...and never the twain shall meet. Can you believe Raising Arizona, one of the best comedies of infinity, was only the Coen brothers' second movie? Also, remember when Nicolas Cage wasn't batshit crazy? What a quotable, joy-filled, genius little movie. Catch the 1987 classic tonight in all its glory at Central Cinema. more ›

Since putting his solo career on the shelf in 2006, Peter Walker’s been the driving force behind L.A.’s Eulogies. With a name that belies the sonic territory they occupy, Walker and Co. produce a surprisingly poppy variety of indie rock that wouldn’t be out of place on the bill with Matt Pond PA or labelmates Sea Wolf. more ›

Raise your hand if you like The Beatles. Everyone? Yeah, we thought so. They are unquestionably one of the most influential bands of all time and their songs have withstood the test of time in a way that few others have. We should all be thankful for their music. more ›

Have you been running initiatives 1100 and 1105 through your head all month only to have them seem more convoluted, even after Seattlest's handy guide? Are you holding off on sending in that ballot until you hear a moderated, no-holds-barred throwdown between representatives of both sides--preferrably in a bar? more ›

GENE WILDER COULD NOT BE AWESOMER: and that's a fact, Jack. Central Cinema brings us what's probably Mel Brooks' awesomest of many awesome movies: Young Frankenstein. Teri Garr! Cloris Leachman! Swoon x10. We know you've been listening to Monster Mash for weeks on end, but take it to the next level for your Halloween emotional prep. more ›

GASLIGHT ANTHEM DOUBLE PLAY: Like the Gaslight Anthem? Like them enough for a double dose? Check them out early at Easy Street Records at 6:30 for a free appetizer performance, then follow it up with the entree when they perform at Showbox SoDo with the Menzingers and Fake Problems. more ›

OUT OF SPITE: With A Doctor in Spite of Himself, the 17th Century comedic playwright Moliere turned his farcical eye to the doctors of the time. In the play, Sganarelle, a drunken and uneducated woodcutter is mistaken as a doctor and helps a young woman who has lost her voice. It's funny because he's ignorant, but people think he's a doctor. In a new adaptation by Christopher Bayes and Steven Epp, an argument between Sganarelle and his wife Martine ends badly when Martine seeks revenge on Sganarelle by telling the town that he is the best doctor around and can cure anyone. Though Sganarelle is no doctor, he takes on the role in an effort to get back at his wife. It's funny because he knows he's ignorant. A Doctor in Spite of Himself is spirited and antic, dare we say, just what the doctor ordered. more ›

LOCALS ONLY now that we're a few days in to KEXP's summer drive, are you (very, very) aware of how important supporting local music is? Of course you are. Tonight The Crocodile & 107.7 The End Present: Locals Only with: Born Anchors, Campfire Ok, and The Royal Bear. more ›

SOMETHING IN THE LAKE WATER: Every time we try to count the number of amazing Canadian indie rock bands, we lose track at like ten thousand. Wonderful sounds seem to ooze from the country’s soil. It doesn’t matter to us how our northern neighbors became the undisputed champs of indie rock as long as they keep the goodness flowing down. But for all your Wolf Parades and Broken Social Scenes and New Pornographers and Godspeed You! Black Emperors, there is an underappreciated equally fantastic group. One of them is the post-rock/psychedelic rock/shoegaze band The Besnard Lakes. They’re touring in support of their latest release Besnard Lakes are the Roaring Night, but to get a decent idea of who they are, one might note that their previous album included members of Stars, The Dears, and Godspeed/Silver Mt. Zion. Equal parts bombast and ambiance, we hear their live show is duly striking. Just watch this song build. W/ Julie Doiron and Hollerado. more ›

SUPER SURF: Mondays suck. But you know what kind of sounds like an antidote to that suckage? Some surf music. Right? Check out Locals Only at The Crocodile tonight, pretend you're in Malibu, and chase your Monday blues away. They play with Speaker Speaker, To the Sea, and Colonies. more ›

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, P.I.: The P.I. will be celebrating their one-year anniversary tonight at the Crocodile with the electro-pop duo Sap'N and The Lights. And what would a birthday party be without treats? Cupcake Royale babycakes and $1 Manny's will be available while supplies last, along with lots of promised "fun and games to be had." Happy birthday, P.I. and cheers to new beginnings! more ›

U.S.E. YOUR RESOLUTION: Party band U.S.E., with their dance rock/vocoder funk, is meant for nights like this. The group’s music is perfect for dancing your way into a new January. Lighthearted and bright, filled with an almost unparalleled soulful energy, their musical fireworks make for one hell of a last hurrah. Or if you’re more interested in resolving to begin a new year with a full head of steam, U.S.E. is good for that too. Tonight The Crocodile will be one of the most magnificent portals into the future that Seattle has to offer. With Aqueduct and Fresh Espresso. more ›

HOLD ONTO YOUR DOUGH: Seems the folks at Southern Comfort finally want to make up for all of those awful hangovers with a free rock show. Deal. Tonight those sweet whiskey people present The Hold Steady at The Crocodile. Jump through a couple little hoops (register for a ticket), and you’re in. more ›

BATTLE FOR SEATTLE: Fundraiser sponsored by McGinn for Mayor, Pete Holmes for City Attorney, and Friends of Dow Constantine featuring the Presidents of the United States of America, Krist Novoselic, The Maldives, and DJ Supreme. VIP reception at Via Tribunali. more ›

Here at Seattlest, we’ve always been big fans of local purveyors of goofy indie rock, BOAT. With their latest album scheduled to be released on Magic Marker records on October 27, we’ve been delighted to see they’ve been added quite a few PacNW dates to their schedule. more ›

Lots of great live music possibilities this weekend! more ›

HOT NGONI NIGHT: All the way from Mali, ladies and gentlemen, Issa Bagayogo, the international dancefloor sensation! He's touring for his new album Mali Koura, which offers blues, world beat, reggae, funk...a lot of stuff. The mixture of West African music with house music dance tends to knock people over when they hear it. Stylus magazine called his previous album a contender for world music album of the year. more ›

JUST LIKE A DREAM: In a Dream chronicles the life of artist Isaiah Zegar and his wife Julia, both his mosaic art and their family life. The documentary is directed by their son Jeremiah, and he pulls no punches in showing how his father's obsessive, creative mind took its toll on his family. The intimate, emotional film has won awards from festivals as diverse as SXSW, the Philadelphia Film Festival, and the San Francisco Documentary Festival. In a Dream screens at the NWFF through Thursday. 7 p.m., 9 p.m. // Northwest Film Forum // 1515 12th Ave. // $9 more ›

• After 15 years Seattle rock band Harvey Danger is getting ready to play its final farewell show at the Crocodile August 29. Relive the heyday, tickets are selling out fast.
• More food options for the hungry belly. Depending on your location you can either enjoy a decadent treat from Trophy Cupcakes at their new University Village location, or the newest juice bar at Chutney's in Wallingford. Mmmm, nothing like carrot and wheatgrass juice.

FIND OUT ABOUT FOUND: We've been big fans of the magazine FOUND for a couple years now, so when we heard that main Found(ers) Davy and Peter Rothbart were coming back again this year on tour, we were pretty damn excited. Touring to help celebrate the release of their brand new book, Requiem for a Paper Bag, the Rothbart brothers will be featuring the latest found stories that have made their way into the FOUND headquarters mailbox, along with found stories from celeb contributors to the book such as Seth Rogen, Chuck D., Sarah Vowell, and David Simon--who we're extra curious to see if his found business is anything Wire-like or not. Peter will also be on-hand to sing "breathtaking" (their words not ours) songs from the latest FOUND notes, and they hint at possible surprise guests. 8 p.m. // The Crocodile, 2200 2nd Avenue // Tickets: $5 at the door, 21+ more ›

With dear, sweet Jens Lekman in town for a two-night stand at the Croc, you'd think it'd be easy to find a way to see him one of those dates. But no! Jens has some serious live music competition. Thursday night at the Showbox, there's an all-ages show with Metric, starring the lovely and talented Emily Haines. It's sold out, but as always, where there's a will, there's a Craigslist posting. And then Friday night you've got the tough call of Jens or Handsome Furs at Neumo's, the husband-wife duo featuring Dan "Jimmy Legs" Boeckner from Wolf Parade. Bad timing for Jens, but good timing for the rest of Seattle. more ›

FREE DATE NIGHT: Shop sex toys with your beloved. We're going to quote here: "Enjoy mini-workshops on fellatio, the G-spot, and sex positions." The first twenty-five couples in the door get a goodie bag, so if you are both cheap and horny, this is the place for tonight. 7 p.m. // Babeland // 707 E Pike St // free more ›

You know that look that people get at shows? When you glance at the kid next to you in the crowd and he's got his eyes closed, completely blissed out? We call that particular expression "having a moment," as in "Everywhere I looked at Yeasayer, there was some bearded guy having a moment." Well, last night at the Croc, That Guy was Patrick Watson. Playing with his band The Wooden Arms, Watson delivered a set completely in line with his beguiling new album of the same name. There he was, with his Nick Drake voice and his eyes wide shut, making some lovely music and having a moment all night long. On the keyboard? Having a moment. Singing into a megaphone and using a plunger as a mute? Having a moment (see above). Doing his encore in the midst of the crowd, amplified by only a handmade megaphone tree strapped to his back? Having a moment. And so were we. Come back soon, Patrick. more ›

ELECTIONEERING: Do you make all your voting decisions based on the enthusiastic support of aging rock musicians? If so, tonight's your night, with the likes of Krist Novoselic, Dave Dederer, and Kim Thayil turning out at the Croc to support the electoral efforts of Dow Constantine to become the new King County Exec. Music will be provided, and there's a special VIP treatment if you can cough up $100 for a donation. more ›

Seattle's emperor of pizza (and sultan of coffee), Mike McConnell, unveiled the fifth Via Tribunali outpost last night in the space at the back of the refurbished Crocodile. Official opening is tonight. more ›

Dr. Dog has the unfortunate circumstance of being an awesome band with a terrible name. Despite it all, the Philadelphia five-piece soldiers on, touring pretty much non-stop to bring their mix of playful '60s era harmonies, psychedelic leanings, and shaggy lo-fi stylings to the masses. Their albums have been met with ever-increasing acclaim--third release Easy Beat continues to be our favorite--but they remain delightfully under the radar, still a great club band, still a fun live show, and still a group of guys who just like to make music. We spoke with keyboardist Zach Miller in anticipation of Dr. Dog's 21+ show tonight at the Croc. more ›