I just posted a review of The Antiques’ album Nicknames & Natives written by Doug Cowie. The album is coming out November 14th on Banter Records and if you’re one to trust Doug’s judgement – I know I am – you’ll be picking this album up as soon as it is available.
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It took a bit longer than I expected, but when all was said and done, I had over eight pages of text transcribed from the interview audio. I boiled it down to what I felt were the essential topics and it is now ready for you to (hopefully) enjoy.
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This past Sunday I had the pleasure of seeing Alina Simone and her drummer John Lynch perform in Seattle at The Rendezvous’ Jewel Box Theater. Before the show I had a chance to sit down with Alina and do an interview. I’m still deciding how exactly I want to release the interview - podcast, straight [...]

Yaeka and I made it out to the What Made Milwaukee Famous, Matt and Kim, and French Kicks concert at Neumo’s here in Seattle, WA tonight thanks in large part to Barsuk Records. The concert was great with three great bands and if you have a chance to see any of these bands live I [...]

Jim Noir’s album Tower of Love actually came out in the UK way back in May of 2005, but it’s just now going to see release on August 8th thanks to Barsuk Records. While I wouldn’t exactly call the album “catchy”, it is remarkably appealing and definitely well-crafted. [Full review of Jim Noir's Tower of [...]