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Thursday, June 28, 2007

Today in Line Out

posted by on June 28 at 3:27 PM

New Minus the Bear: Get stoned, go listen.

The Cow Goes: Mooooooooog.

Jen Graves Loves Art Brut: And wants more Art Brut.

Stalked by the Strokes: They're following me in my dreams. Or would that be more like a nightmare?

Do the Devo: Whip it at the Puyallup.

Eargasm: Terry Miller's Thursday playlist.

The Zoinks!: Return!

Hi Pot, Meet Kettle: Rolling Stone says the music industry is dead.

Dear Kate Simko: Donte Parks loves you.

Eye Candy: White Stripes caught on camera.

Pine Cones Up the Ass: Linkin Park is not better than Creedence.

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Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Today in Line Out

posted by on June 27 at 3:44 PM

Pierced Arrows Coming to Seattle: Dead Moon fans, you'll want to be there.

Weezer Promises Sixth Record: But they can't promise it'll be good.

Kay Kay & His Weathered Underground: Sign to V2 Europe, but still getting shunned by US labels.

Highly Caffeinated: Blitzen Trapper's new video is Ari Spool's brain on Wired.

In His Head: Christopher Frizzelle brings Stevie Nicks to work with him...

And Infects the Whole Office: Now everyone is singing "Leather and Lace."

Band of the Week: Library Science bring a little reggae to the reggae-lacking city.

What a Waste: Dan Savage has an iPod, but doesn't use it.

Tight and Taut: Trent Moorman's poetic musings on last night's Tortoise show (with an open letter to drummer John McEntire).

Bow + Arrow and Bow & Arrow and the Bow & Sparrow: Srsly.

Got Ink?: Aesop Rock wants to see your Aesop tats.

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(Thanks, Eric.)


Friday, June 22, 2007

Today in Line Out

posted by on June 22 at 4:55 PM

Hometown Sounds: Terry Miller revisits Wishbone Ash's Argus.

This Week's Setlist: Win tickets to the Divorce shows.

A Capella Karaoke: For real? Yes. For real.

The Ultimate Fan: Who would you stalk?

There is No Excuse: For bad poster art.

Karizma's Charisma: And Phil Collins remix.

Last Minute Show Announcement: Doug Haire plays tonight at the Good Shepherd Center.

Pop Art: Everything the Terrordactyls do is wonderful.

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Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Today in Line Out

posted by on June 20 at 3:15 PM

Big Girls Don't Cry: Mika loves you.

More Rock ‘N’ Roll Olympics: Featuring Architecture in Helsinki.

And the Nautical Theme Continues: New band, Ships, debuted last night.

Band of the Week: PWRFL POWER.

On Tour: Christopher Hong proves rockers can read.

Video Interview: With the Cave Singers.

You Gave Your Love To Me Softly: And I love the Angus soundtrack.

Liquid Crack: How do you stay up during late night tour drives?

Summer Jamz: One bitchin' Camaro and Whitesnake.

OMG!: YMO!

Dear Matthew Dear: Asa Breed's greatness sinks in.

Nuts are really fattening:

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Thursday, June 14, 2007

Today in Line Out

posted by on June 14 at 3:38 PM

It's All Very Charming: Eric Grandy Dances About Architecture... In Helsinki.

The World is a DJ: Seattle rocks good tastes.

Rock ‘N’ Roll Olympics: Watch CSS and Natalie Portman's Shaved Head fall on the ground and run into cars. Ha!

Mark Wahlberg in Leather Pants: Rock Star isn't a good movie.

The Devil That You Know: Trent Moorman hates Wireless headset microphones.

Gang Gang Diary: Gang Gang Dance shares tales from the road YouTube style.

Look! A fat-headed baby cat!

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Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Today in Line Out

posted by on June 12 at 3:41 PM

Terry Finally Admits It: He likes Röyksopp. And knows how to make an umlaut!

Mean People Rock: What's the meanest song you've ever heard?

Excellent Adventure: Who would you see if you could travel back in time?

Daft Punk Go to the Movies: Their feature film Electroma is coming.

Psych Invades Sunset: You can't say Jonathan Zwickel didn't warn you.

Everything is cute today.


Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Today in Line Out

posted by on June 5 at 3:13 PM

Stars, They're Just Like Us: An almost Idol and Arthur & Yu drink coffee.

Heavy Metal in Baghdad: The NPR interview.

Gun Gun Son of a Gun: Have you heard of this great new band called the Vaselines?

B.Y.O.D.: House shows sound so good but smell so bad.

Aphrodite's Child Appreciation
: I admit, I was one of the writers in the car who had no idea what Terry was talking about.

Raindrop Hustla: Stranger contributors start new hiphop blog.

Listen Up: What are your ears telling you about sound?

Blue Scholars = 6.8: Pitchfork pounces on Seattle hiphop.

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(Thanks, Nipper!)


Monday, June 4, 2007

Today in Line Out

posted by on June 4 at 3:39 PM

Pela Plays Tonight: At Chop Suey.

New Nightlife Proposal: Being discussed tonight, 5:30 pm, 600 Fourth Ave, 2nd floor.

In the Future: Ariel Pink will play the Crocodile.

Mob Law and Sorority Girls: Massively mediocre, even with an appearance by an American Idol.

Blake Lewis Also Crashed Trent's Night: Is there anywhere in Seattle that beatboxer wasn't?

Block Party Update: More bands, more bands, and yes, even more bands have been announced.

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Friday, June 1, 2007

Today in Line Out

posted by on June 1 at 4:35 PM

Chop Suey vs. Poster Giant: The big break-up.

Blakes and Freaks: American Idol runner-up coming to Breaks and Freaks?

One-Night Stand: Dan Paulus reviews last night's Coconut Coolouts/Natalie Portman's Shaved Head show.

This Week's Setlist: Hear local bands! For free!

Gabba Gabba Prey!: The Christian Ramones.

Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting: Fear's notorious 1981 SNL performance.

Walk in the Park: New York's Thoth.

Eating This: Jonathan Zwickel takes a bite out of CD wrapping.

On E: And maybe this post is what made him do it.

Please Let That Be You: The Rentals are releasing a new EP.

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Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Today in Line Out

posted by on May 30 at 3:14 PM

Kiss Her Ass: Beth Ditto's pin-up girl cover.

Sasquatch Video Diary: Interviews with Beastie Boys, Bjork, the Arcade Fire, and the Money Mark.

Truckasauras Wrecks: Eric Grandy reviews last night's Truckasauras show.

Secret's Out: Jonathan Zwickel reviews last night's Secret Chiefs 3 show.

I Don't Give a Fuck: 'Cause it's my birthday! And here's my musical present for you.

Online Guitar Archive Goes Down: And now Eric Grandy can only play half a Nirvana song.

Return of the Rentals. Again.: An L.A. residency and new album in the works. FINALLY!

Trent Moorman Gets Thrashed: And he wants you to too.

East Bound and Down: Kim Hayden's love letter to Jerry Reed.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Today in Line Out

posted by on May 23 at 3:52 PM

Happy Hump Day: I like my oatmeal lumpy.

Sasquatch is Coming: And it's bringing hiphop.

R.I.P.: Lead singer of Blueboy has died.

"Tarantula": New Smashing Pumpkins song's got a whole lotta wankery.

Noise for the Needy: The line-up grows and grows.

John Mayer Appreciation Post: Not really, though.

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Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Today on Line Out

posted by on May 22 at 3:45 PM

Georgetown Music Fest: It's coming.

Sean Nelson vs. Dinosaur Jr.: On KUOW.

Dear Sally: Terry loves you.

Show Me How You Move, Girl: Dyme Def takes MySpace by storm.

Keep It Simple, Silly: Trent Moorman gets fooled.

M.I.A. Goes M.I.A.: Her Sasquatch performance is canceled.

In One Hour and 15 Minutes: Beastie Boys tickets will go on sale.

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Monday, May 21, 2007

Today in Line Out

posted by on May 21 at 4:05 PM

Extraordinary Melodrama: The Arcade Fire/Sergio Leone mashup.

Detective Work: Eric Grandy tries to crack the code on Vietnam's "secret guest" opening act.

Annie Is So 2006: Sally Shapiro is the new hot shit.

Best Song Ever (A Few Weeks Ago): M. Ward's "Chinese Translation" live on Conan.

Radio Radio: Internet radio is in trouble.

Taking Orders: DJ Kahled, waiters got your back.

Dear Publicists: You're fired.

Eeee-ahhh!

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Thursday, May 17, 2007

Today on Line Out

posted by on May 17 at 3:05 PM

Happy Birthday: Computer music hits a half century.

Input Jacks: Keep 'em away from blood, sweat, and beer.

Block Party Additions: Even more bands get added to the line-up.

Fascinator Returns: Tonight! At Neumo's! It's free!

Nerd alert!

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(Thanks, Kelly O.)


Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Today in Line Out

posted by on May 16 at 3:25 PM

Shout at the Devil!: Trent Moorman's ode to death metal.

Pete Wentz's (Bad) Poetry: I'm ready for it, c'mon bring it.

Eric Grandy's Nightmare: Hippies will live forever.

Thanks to Nipper for this moment of greedy but adorable squirrel action.

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Thursday, May 10, 2007

Today on Line Out

posted by on May 10 at 3:50 PM

Dance!: Eric Grandy on Chromeo's "Fancy Footwork."

Hiphop Mecca: Jonathan Zwickel saw Lifesavas at Chop Suey last night.

Justify Your Pod: Megan Seling vs. Andrew Harms edition.

A Night for Nerds: Writers read writing tonight at Sonic Boom. It's free! And there's beer!

'Cuff 'em: ESG drummer arrested.

Robot Talk: Praise for the vocoder.

And now, a pug in a bun!

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Monday, May 7, 2007

Today in Line Out

posted by on May 7 at 4:54 PM

I Need a Cool Rider: Michelle Pfeiffer dry-humps a ladder.

Moody's Market: Murder City/Triumph of Lethargy frontman sells dead people's furniture.

Audio Archives: Grandy's Portland souvenirs.

Make Ya Jump: Folk bands like jumping in the air with their instruments.

I'm a Real Boy!: Pinocchio and disco prog.

Bring Back Romo!: Kurt B. Reighley misses the New Wave.

Decibel Expands: The organization plans to open a new online music store.

Boom Boom Boom: !!!'s new video.

And now for something cute:
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Via Gawker


Friday, May 4, 2007

Today on Line Out

posted by on May 4 at 4:00 PM

Industrial Band Looking For Members: Trent Moorman thinks they need an editor instead.

!!! Review: They played nothin' but "floor-shakin' hits."

LCD Video: For those who missed the show, or want to never forget it.

Across the Universe: A new movie starring Beatles remakes and Marilyn Manson's girlfriend.

Now instead of something cute, here's something awesome for your weekend:


Thursday, May 3, 2007

Today on Line Out

posted by on May 3 at 3:52 PM

Zwickel on Manu Chao: Run with the dub, but ditch the punk.

A Handsome Distraction: Lindsey Buckingham's "Big Love."

Laptop Battle Battle: Mat Anderson vs. KFO.

Bad News: The Fratellis cancel tour dates, including May 13 at the Showbox.

Funny Shirts and Freaky Faces: Scenes from LCD.

More Love for LCD: Eric Grandy and Kurt B. Reighley had a great time last night.

Bump the Bass: How to maintain your low end.

Dirty: Songs about dicks and vaginas.

Mwah!

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Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Today on Line Out

posted by on May 1 at 3:25 PM

Jarvis Cocker's Funny Banter: Kurt B Reighley reviews last night's show.

Drink, Fall, Plow, Nasty: Mickey Reds' intense tambourining.

God Bless America: Get stoned with Willie this Fourth.

WWBDD?: Beth Ditto's advice column.

Summer Sounds: Cal Anderson Park will host live music.

Cry For Me, Crybaby: Bright Eyes and the Fall of Troy fill the city with their tears.

Wanna Play the Capitol Hill Block Party?: Read this to find out how.

Tooting the Horn: The trumpet remains triumphant.

Jake's left me for Reese. That's fine. I'm all about Adam Brody now anyway.

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Friday, April 27, 2007

Today in Line Out

posted by on April 27 at 3:43 PM

Day = Ruined: Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz flaunts his celebrity and opens a bar. At least he's not flaunting his dick this time.

The Blakes, Poop, and T-Shirts: Somehow, Eric Grandy finds a connection between all three.

Best Song Ever (This Week): Mirah's "Cold Cold Water" makes me shiver.

Metal Vegan Cooking: Extreme Noise Teriyaki Kabobs! (Insert badass metal scream here.)

Oh Canada: Terry's love for Canadian disco.

R.I.P.: Mstislav Rostropovich died.

Dream Police: Carly Nicklaus's Britney-inspired nightmares.

And now, we have the lovely Jessie and Danny to thank for this:

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Thursday, April 26, 2007

Today in Line Out

posted by on April 26 at 3:41 PM

Attack of the Puppet People: I love Genesis. With and without Peter Gabriel.

I'm Not Gonna Lie to You: Sometimes local bands are good (the Hungry Pines), and sometimes they wear argyle sweater vests with trucker hats (17th Chapter).

Fuckin' Up Other People's Music: Eric Grandy saw Soulwax last night.

Theremin, Man: An ode to the craziest musical instrument on the planet.

The Teenagers: You probably don't know about them yet. You should.

Pre-Show: Prepping for Coachella 2007.

Now, because I'm still obsessed with my new pink Nintendo DS, here's what's currently cute:

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(Sadly, I couldn't find a pitcure of Yoshi and baby DK to show you. Forgive me.)


Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Today on Line Out

posted by on April 25 at 4:14 PM

Icky Thump Leak: New White Stripes song went up today.

Trying to Forget You: I don't want to be Alicia Silverstone anymore.

Nacho Attack!: The local band bombards another bill.

Appreciation for Ella: Happy birthday, Miss Fitzgerald.

Keep It Like a Secret: Don't tell anyone that USE is playing the Comet this weekend.

Kurt's One Night Stand: Tiny Vipers and Cornelius equals love.

Now, prepare to fall into a cute overload coma:

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(Thanks to Mr. Nipper for sharing.)


Friday, April 20, 2007

Today on Line Out

posted by on April 20 at 3:20 PM

Best Song Ever (This Week): Zwickel loves M. Ward's "Chinese Translation."

Dig The Scene: Soul Train, eat your heart out.

Baby Mice: MM's modest beginnings.

Club Easy Street: Record store hosts rock, serves booze.

More on DJ Struggle: Does dupstep clash with sunshine?

Where Were You When...: Seattle's nightlife had five minutes of silence? Ari was at Tommy's, Brendan was at Marcus's, and I accidentally fell asleep at 9 pm. Oops.

More Tour Tales: Trent's still out on the road.

Get Stoked, Geeky Goths: NIN to release an alternate reality game. Seriously.

Pop Conference Criticism: Kurt B. Reighley don't wanna hear yer fancy words, ya snobby writers.

Awe, BFFs...

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