As is the case every year, we try to take some time away from the masses to give you a taste of what we’ve particularly enjoyed at Bumbershoot mid-festival. While it’s always tough to pull ourselves away from the action, we hope it will give you a glimpse to know what you’re missing. Better yet, if you’re here with us on the ground, we hope it will cause you to reflect on what you’ve really enjoyed about your experience . With a ton of great memories so far, like last year, we’ve decided to hand out some awards to some of our favorite acts. As always, feel free to share your favorite takes in the comments. more ›

"rainbow power" by thedistantatlantic more ›

Do you realize...that the definitive Flaming Lips documentary is currently showing at the Northwest Film Forum? Director Bradley Bessley followed the Lips for over a decade to make The Fearless Freaks, and somehow he had enough brain cells left to edit all his footage and put together a cohesive portrait of the band. more ›