I'm a chronic procrastinator, so here it is, January 5th, and I'm finally ready to make sense of the musical chaos and wonderment that was 2008 and compile a list of favorites.

Don't even try to make me rank these releases in order, or I'll never, ever finish my list. Let's just say these were some of the very best local bands in my iTunes list this year, presented alphabetically.

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Download our brand new Election Day podcast and take it with you to the polls! Enjoy the wait while you listen to some great new songs from Northwest bands and indie-popsters alike. Plus you get to listen to Liz and I chit-chat. What could be better, we ask?

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Greetings, and happy Election Day!

We face this historic election brimming with hope (and nerves). We must confess, we're going to miss the crazy whirlwind drama that has been this election season. At least, a little.

Mostly, we feel relieved to know that we can refocus our imaginary attention back where it belongs: on music!

In fact, we have a brand new podcast today, chock full o' delightful Northwest bands and indie-pop tunes. It's our Election Day gift to each of you.

Download this podcast to take to the polls!

The DIY video not only gives you a glimpse into the cuteness that is Stuporhero (Jen and Will are couple of happily marrieds, for sures), but also showcases songs from the band's latest record, Weightless.

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This podcast features some of our favorite Northwest indie tunes of the moment, as well as a set of bands playing at the Athens Pop Fest 2006: Bugs Eat Books, Bunnygrunt, Cars Can Be Blue, Heather Duby, Optimus Rhyme, Stuporhero, The Gazetteers, The Long Winters, The Trucks, and Umeko.

Stuporhero.... seems like one of those really fun couples that are good to go get a drink with and call each other things like "fucktard" and "ass-face" as honest terms of endearment.

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