Black Kids

Imaginary Interview: Black Kids

Black Kids' frontman Reggie Youngblood spoke with TIG about his band's sudden success, history and future plans.

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Thursday, April 23, 2009

by ChrisB

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Latest comment by: Amie: "Hooray! Great interview. He seems really cool. "

Kyle Johnson's Top Ten Live Music Photos of 2008 {taken by fellow Seattle photographers}

Seattle has some of the most picturesque vistas (most of which are found within local clubs like Chop Suey and the Comet Tavern). It's no surprise that TIG photographer Kyle Johnson has a stack of photos he loves that have been taken by some of Seattle's finest photographers.

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Sunday, January 4, 2009

by Kyle Johnson

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Latest comment by: Aaron Edge: "— Kyle is amazing!"

Win a pair of tickets to see Black Kids at Neumo's

We have a free pair of tickets for one lucky imaginary reader. Email us to be entered to win!

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Monday, October 6, 2008

by imaginary dana

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Latest comment by: imaginary dana: "Thanks to all of you who emailed to let me know my link was all wonky. It's fixed now!"

Pitchfork offers pugs in lieu of Black Kids review

As is not unusual, Pitchfork leads with a review of one of the record from one of the most hyped bands to come out of the blogosphere. As is unusual, Pitchfork offered this review (a very low 3.3 from editor Scott Plagenhoef).

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Tuesday, July 22, 2008

by ChrisB

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Latest comment by: Anonymous: "I don't know what you're talking about, but those pugs are SO CUTE!!"

Live show review

Black Kids and Cut Copy: Dance party USA!

Cut Copy. Photo by imaginary ash

at Paradise Rock Club

Three imaginary Boston contributors hit the sold-out dance fest that starred Black Kids and Cut Copy at the Paradise Rock Club.

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Thursday, May 15, 2008

by imaginary ash

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Latest comment by: pezbeth: "I was at the Boston show. I thought the combination of the three bands was great--though they did seem to draw two difference audiences (indie rockers and clubbers). Black Kids have been hyped up so much that I thought they would draw a bigger audience than Cut ...

Vote in the NME USA music awards. Or not.

"I think they're doing this to demonstrate that Americans have poor taste."

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Monday, April 14, 2008

by imaginary dana

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Latest comment by: adam: "These lists are worthless. "

NME's NBTs

NME has released a list of what it thinks the Next Big Things of 2008 and well, it is quite a list. Sure, its very UK-centric, but judge for yourself...

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Sunday, January 20, 2008

by Erik Gonzalez

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Latest comment by: imaginary ash: "Black Kids' "I've Underestimated My Charm Again" was on my Best of '07. In case you missed it, here's that video: "

Best of

igAsh's favorite songs of 2007, with {some} free downloads!

I made a 'Best of '07' compilation for coworkers and thought I'd share my picks with you, in no particular order. Hope you've got a little time to spare!

All downloads have been posted with permission from the bands themselves. Thanks bands!

1. Nicole Atkins and the Sea: "The Way It Is"

I think this is my favorite song of the year. Here's the clip from Letterman.

2. Peter Bjorn and John: "Young Folks"

I'm such a sucker for whistling. And isn't this the most visually satisfying video ever.

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Tuesday, December 18, 2007

by imaginary ash

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Latest comment by: Levi: "I just remembered the theory I came up with last night but forgot: that song was this year's "feel good hit of the summer," hence its inclusion in the song by that name."

Live show review

CMJ 2007: Part 2

Drug Rug at CMJ 2007

at New York City

The second half of Betsy Boston's advetures at CMJ 2007, featuring Drug Rug, the Bon Savants, Shaky Hands, the Sammies, an interview with Dead Confederate, and many more!

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Tuesday, November 6, 2007

by imaginary ash

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