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Derek Erdman — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:01:34 -0700

Michelle Shocked Is Playing in West Seattle Tonight???

Emily Nokes — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:44:09 -0700

Apparently the Village Green Perennial Nursery in West Seattle is hosting Michelle Shocked tonight at 7:30, inviting people to "come and join the conversation." Barf.

All of the Fun: Balkan Night NW (Tonight!)

Derek Erdman — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:25:18 -0700

It was easy to spot the Russian Community Center on 19th from a few blocks down the street—light from an open door illuminated groups of people entering and leaving Balkan Night Northwest. As we got closer, it became apparent that these people were sweaty and alive, many taking a break from the frantic dancing inside. I overheard a conversation that last year's attendance was so overwhelming that it spilled out onto the street. This year, an extra day has been added to accommodate the crowd. Just then we saw somebody we knew. "It's so fun in there," he said. "All of that dancing is exhausting."

Orkestar Zirconium on the Floor

Terrible Taste in 90s Music Paper Doll Cut Out Kit™

Derek Erdman — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:42:21 -0800

Why is Korn better than Black Sabbath? Find out here!

Revisiting LOST (TV Series 2004–2010)

Derek Erdman — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:12:48 -0800

Lost W/ Lotsa Pasta

Who was the ultra hunk? Who had over sculpted eyebrows? Why was Shannon the best character? Have a look for yourself right over here.

Line Out's New Karaoke Column!

Anna Minard — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:31:10 -0800

Did you know Line Out has a semi-regular karaoke column? Now you do! Everyone's a Star, by longtime karaoke host Patrick Marr. Here's the newest installment...

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All the time, people are coming up to me and saying, "Hey, Patrick! Is it possible to get laid using karaoke?" Well, sure it is! People get laid all the time singing karaoke songs! Probably! Nothing says "I am possibly interested in lowering my sexual standards by up to 80 percent tonight!" like listening to people sing songs they didn't write! And drinking!

The trick is to know what song to sing, and so I've prepared, with only the filthiest modicum of thought and experience, the following guide. Here is what you can expect when you sing the listed songs:

"Jack & Diane" by John Cougar Mellencamp
Handjob.

"All Star" by Smashmouth
Clumsy handjob.

"Refrain, Audacious Tar" by Gilbert and Sullivan
Hookjob.

"What's Up?" by 4 Non Blondes
Five drops of dishwasher soap in the washing machine can help get the patchouli out of your sheets. LINE DRY ONLY!

KEEP READING > > >

The Mountain Goats at the Showbox

Anna Minard — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:06:15 -0800

It's been a long week, guys. So I'm just getting around to posting about the Mountain Goats. SUE ME! I don't even have crazy gossip, I just wanted to say WOW and YAY. Because holy poo, that was a great show.

It is really, really hard for me to watch people look bored while being paid money to sing onstage. I just want to be like, "YOUR JOB IS SINGING SONGS! The [figurative] lottery! You won it!" If you're not actually into music (or joy), you should probably get a different job, like frowning at the post office or looking poetically uninterested at Ross Dress for Less. (Those are not real jobs. If you like frowning and hate people, you should be a private-contract, freelance, work-at-home frowner/annoyed-sigher on the side and then just do your other job kind of nicely if other humans have to interact with you. We're all just trying to get along!).

That doesn't mean it's silly/wrong to be serious, or honestly sad, or screamingly angry. Or try what John Darnielle did on Monday…

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Teacher Suspended For Playing Macklemore's "Same Love" in Class

Emily Nokes — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:14:23 -0800

A teacher in Michigan made news when she was suspended for playing Macklemore's equality jam "Same Love" to her students during class. Macklemore has now responded. Read about it over here.

Classic Rock Garbage Thunderdome #3

Derek Erdman — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:40:08 -0700

Is there any way to test the scientific validity of choosing radio songs that are really good at being bad? What if we force Eddie Money into battle with himself?

"One of my favorite things in the world, besides egg sandwiches, is when somebody rhymes a word with mostly the same word. Rhyming tonight with night? That's tight, not trite."

Find out what happens over here.

"Guns N' Roses" Live at Bridge School 10/20/2012

Derek Erdman — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:40:27 -0700

See all of the gory details right over here.

Smashing Pumpkins: Live in an Everett Conference Room

Derek Erdman — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:20:39 -0700

The world is a vampire (with a manila folder). See the video over here.

Classic Rock Garbage Thunderdome #2

Derek Erdman — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:00:18 -0700

A series that allows readers to vote on the best of the worst. "Take Me Home Tonight" by Eddie Money or "Double Vision" by Foreigner, choose which is the top of the rubbish heap right over here!

Waiting For Macklemore

Derek Erdman — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:28:22 -0700

Derek Erdman

Q: Can you sing a couple bars of "Posse on Broadway?"
A: I don't know what that is.

What The Heck Is Going On Here?

Kelly O — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:18:46 -0700

See the magic! CLICK HERE!

Kelly O

Classic Rock Garbage Thunderdome

Derek Erdman — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:22:57 -0700

A new series that allows readers to vote on the best of the worst. "Take It on the Run" by REO Speedwagon or "Double Vision" by Foreigner, choose which is the top of the rubbish heap right over here!

Mike Love Fires the Beach Boys

Derek Erdman — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:21:25 -0700

PLUS a haiku contest!

The Importance of Being Huey Lewis

Derek Erdman — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:54:58 -0700

Does Huey Lewis rule or does Huey Lewis drool? Participate in our exciting poll.

Fore! (w/ spaghetti)

A Very Important Poll Regarding the Song "Free Bird."

Derek Erdman — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:23:22 -0700

Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sally Struthers, poorly written Wikipedia pages, and DIY DUIs. What are you waiting for???>>

What's it Like to Work at Sub Pop for a Day?

Derek Erdman — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:42:42 -0700

DEREK ERDMAN
SUB PUPS

Click here to find out.

Take Our Cream Cheese on Hot Dogs Poll!

Emily Nokes — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:10:31 -0700

Does cream cheese deserve to win?

Block Party Continuing Coverage Continues to Cover Block Party!!

Christopher Frizzelle — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 11:57:06 -0700

Megan Seling's made a bunch of dancing gifs of Father John Misty—click here for THREE MORE just like this one!!

Kelly O is on the hunt for Drunk of the Week—vote now for your favorite of Friday's contenders!!

Kelly O

And the Friday edition of What You're Not Wearing is up!!

Plus reviews of... Allen Stone! ... Keyboard Kid! ... Fitz and the ~~Anticlimax~~ Tantrums! ... Constant Lovers! ... Thee Oh Sees! ... Light Asylum! ... Nacho Picasso and Blue Sky Black Death! ... Youth Lagoon! ... Crypts! ... Fly Moon Royalty! ... Colonies! · Eighteen Individual Eyes! ... Janka Nabay and the Bubu Gang! ... Nouela! ... Nu Sensae!

And a whole lot more LIFE-CHANGING COVERAGE OF BLOCK PARTY THIS WAY >>

Blink-182 (Cover Band) To Play Block Party!

Emily Nokes — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:59:43 -0700

CLICK ON THIS REALLY COOL FAN ART.

ZOMG! Christopher Frizzelle Writes a Show Review on Line Out!

Grant Brissey — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:37:47 -0700

Guess who it is before clicking. (You'll be wrong.)

Line Out Finally Premieres a Song! (Absolute Monarchs' "Attack," from Their Forthcoming Album, 1)

Grant Brissey — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:28:16 -0800

If that doesn't pique your interest, I'll add that the rhythm guitarist is the lovable Miki Sodos of Bang Bang Cafe. Now go listen to it!

Do You Like the New Pornographers, XTC, and/or Split Enz?

Christopher Frizzelle — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:07:52 -0800

Kathy Fennesy has found a new thing from Field Music you might like.

Also, if you haven't watched that white-board video yet, you gotta.

"He Thinks I Ain't Got a Lick of Sense, 'Cause I Talk Slow and My Money's Spent"

Brendan Kiley — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:41:26 -0700

I just can't get this song out of my head. Occupy your farm, imaginary narrator of the song. Occupy your farm.

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This Week's Caperin'

Christopher Frizzelle — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:26:30 -0700

It's all about Bob Mould, the singer of Hüsker Dü. It begins:

Bob Mould was the singer of Hüsker Dü. I was so excited to see his book, See A Little Light, on a shelf at Barnes & Noble last week while I was looking for cat calendars...

Raving Lunatic Alert!

Christopher Frizzelle — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:45:23 -0700

You might want to avoid Broadway right now.

Friday Night's Dead Baby Bike Joust

Christopher Frizzelle — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:26:48 -0700

Grant Ellis sent in some video.

Tons of Block Party Coverage!!!

Grant Brissey — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:43:36 -0700

Right here.