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TIG staffers are a lot like you -- coming up with our list of faves for the year is a fun and gripping process. After comparing/contrasting/debating our individual favorites, we figured the sum of our imaginary parts would make for an interesting list.
While ChrisB and Keenan, among other things, brought in the power-pop elements, Chris Estey stood by the smartie subtle elements of this year's Northwest offerings. Imaginary liz, as usual, loved the lo-fi and indie-pop songs, while imaginary dana spent much of the year obessed with Throw the the Statue and of course, the Fleet Foxes. And nearly all of us agreed that the Saturday Knights album was a force to be reckoned with. Here's our our staff votes tallied up...
You better hope gas prices stay low until February! Portland's fantastic Magic Marker Records just announced their anniversary show! And it's amazing!
Latest comment by: Hans: "HeHe and lol! Cool pictures! Which remindes me, I am 36 and haven't had time for a whtite wedding. Thanks for posting"
Photos by Jon Manning
This is a fantastic weekend for indie pop in Seattle!
Latest comment by: jen: "ah damn, why isn't the agsfb show listed in the calendar? hope i can still make it out"
Since the folks at Not Quite Rocket Science began their podcasting a couple months ago, I've been enjoying their comps. Last week's podcast is one of my favorites yet. It is group of their shortie/sweet songs.
Latest comment by: Jangly Mark: "The link does not work!!! Have you got a new link? I'm dying to hear this!!!"
The Happy Happy Birthday to Me Records 2007 Singles Club is limited to 450 copies. Finally - the perfect gift for your hard-to-buy-for vinyl loving friend (let me know if you need my mailing address).
Latest comment by: Rick G: "You have to be 18 to work in a record store?! Wha-a-a-a-a-a-t? Is this like you have to be 21 to serve booze? Like, you have to be 18 to sell a CD with a 'parental advisory' sticker or something?"
Best releases of 2003, in the opinions of the imaginary staff...
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Photo of the day: Kay Kay and his Weathered Underground
Cave Syndrome
Portrait of an Artist with Fred Schneider: How many guys would rhyme bodices with goddesses?
Portrait of an Artist with Fred Schneider: How many guys would rhyme bodices with goddesses?
Bon Voyage to our friends head to Austin to SXSW it up in the most imaginary of ways
Bon Voyage to our friends head to Austin to SXSW it up in the most imaginary of ways
Bon Voyage to our friends head to Austin to SXSW it up in the most imaginary of ways
Recommended for this weekend: Jigsaw Records Grand Opening!
Monday morning check-in: Votolato, Veirs, Mike Watt or...
Monday morning check-in: Votolato, Veirs, Mike Watt or...