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Hello, RCA.
*Silence*
Moving right along...
Maybe I'm just a copout
Anyway, in attempt to save myself…
Seattle International Film Festival: Looking For Local Artists!
This year the Seattle International Film Festival launched a new digital channel called SIFFtv. They will be exclusively showcasing local musicians in each episode! Musicians can apply by e-mailing: SIFFtv@siff.net
The first artist featured on their official video is my band Man Without Wax. It's such an honor that they chose our song "Shutout". Their staff are some of the nicest and professional people I've ever worked with. Much love to the 38th Seattle International Film Festival. I'm excited to catch a film or event.
Come see MWW play RCA's show…
Next RCA Show: May 11th @ Chop Suey in Seattle
Mark your calenders! This will be a great night of local music. RSVP to the FaceBook event.
Moneta normally perform at large venues like the Showbox, so here is your chance to catch an intimate concert. This is their fan appreciation show, and they are letting YOU choose their setlist. Stay tuned for news on presale tickets, contests, and more.
UPDATE: Get your tickets here.
Music Video Spotlight: Moneta - Get Yourself Right
Last week local rock powerhouse Moneta released their music video for "Get Yourself Right", their second single off This Is All Happening Now. Rain City Ambience spoke with drummer Leo Martin to discuss the filming of the song.
RCA: Who filmed your music video? It came out amazing!
Leo Martin: Thanks, man! Kasey Chakos of Orynge Productions filmed it.
How did you come up with the concept?
I wanted to take something basic, but not too specific, from the lyrics and tell a story that a lot of people could relate to.…
Feed Me: Teeth Tour US Kick Off
There are a few producers out there I consider absolute legends. Feed Me is unquestionably one of those chosen few. It's pretty damn rare for an electronic artist to show the type of versatility, musical ability, or innovation this guy possesses; much less all three. Oh yeah, did I mention he's a consummate showman? He's kicking off his 'Teeth,' tour this Monday, March 13th at the Showbox SoDo and he's bringing some new toys to prove it to you.
As if all that wasn't enough, a big…
Read | Posted by Mike Filicetti | Mar 11th 2012, 7:56pm | Show coverage, Seattle happenings, Mau5trap
Just call me DJ Colli D! Thanks, Turntable.fm
Have you, just like I have, dreamed about being a DJ in front of all your friend thus causing your fame to rise? Well, that is all possible thanks to the creators of Turntable.fm. Back in my days of college (yes, like 2 months ago), music snobs like myself linked Facebook pages of obscure artists to attract all to the wondrous music of superiority. Sadly, that method clogged up Facebook walls and annoyed the crap out of all my non-musically educated friends. Well, the folks at Turntable.fm have combined music "sharing" (more like awareness) and the…
Music Video Spotlight: Ticktockman - Archaic Republic
If you've been following this website, you'll recognize the band name Ticktockman. TTM performed at the RCA event we held at Studio Seven last year, and they definitely were a band everyone was talking about the next day. Since their formation 3 years ago the 5-piece have put out an EP called "Periscopes", and recently finished their full-length album with producer Derek Moree. For those tired of bland rock bands plaguing the mainstream, you'll enjoy this group's intricate songwriting. With their brand of technical rock songs, I have no…
Tomorrow night at Neumo's: The Dear Hunter, Anthony Green, and Kay Kay And His Weathered Underground
Every once in a while a tour comes through Seattle that is so newsworthy that we forget to post about it altogether. However, there is not a person in this city who has a valid excuse for missing this show. In case you are unfamiliar with these artists, Anthony Green is the front man of my beloved Circa Survive (watch the video for Get Yours While You Can above), The Dear Hunter (AKA Casey Crescenzo) hails from The Receiving End of Sirens, and Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground are opening the evening with…
Music Monday: Indie rockers
It may come as a surprise that when I listen to music in my spare time, I don't normally pop in the latest Classic Crime or Moneta album, I'll usually listen to one of the bands that I'm about to talk about. I've always been a sucker for anything acoustic (hello Brand New) and what some would consider too "mellow", but hey, if that's your bag, you will enjoy this Music Monday.
There is no way I can talk about all of the bands I love in this single blog post so I've narrowed it down to my top four…
There is no way I can talk about all of the bands I love in this single blog post so I've narrowed it down to my top four…
If you're sitting at home tonight, you have no excuse.
Go to a show!
This has been a good weekend for shows. Moneta and The Classic Crime at Showbox At The Market, Mute Math at Showbox Sodo, Oh, Sleeper and Monsters Scare You at El Corazon, and Amber Pacific and Freighms at Neumos last night; tonight we have the Where's The Band Tour (feat. Chris Connelly, Anthony Raneri, Ace Enders, and others) at The Tractor Tavern and August Burns Red at El Corazon! Various staff members will be at both shows, so come say hi if you see any of us.
Just a heads up for those…
Moneta and The Classic Crime TOMORROW!
Seattle's beloved Moneta announced December 30th that they had reunited. Everyone is well aware of that little piece of news, and well, if you weren't now you are. Their music video is killer and the new album is a breath of fresh air for many of us, and tomorrow we will watch as Moneta takes the stage again at Showbox Market. Headlining the show are their friends The Classic Crime, with Shoreline Drive and Vividal as support. I've never had the pleasure of seeing Vividal or Shoreline Drive, so it will be a sight…
Countdown to Die Antwoord: 19 days.
A couple of months ago I emailed Die Antwoord's publicist regarding their upcoming Seattle show. I hadn't heard from anybody so I followed up last night, and this morning I received an email stating simply "They're not on label anymore." Interscope and Die Antwoord parted ways over controversial contact, so they are releasing Ten$ion independently on February 7th.
The South African trio will return to the Showbox at the Market on February 20th. You cannot miss this show. They might verbally abuse every single person in the room, but they'll do it with such…
Music Monday: Local Edition
Greetings interwebs. Welcome to the Music Monday blog for this week! Last week was focused on pop punk, and the week prior was on hip hop. This week I'm shifting focus to some local acts that have been invading my iPhone's library.
Vocal Few - She'll Be Right
For Fans Of: Singer/Songwriter, Male/Female Dual Vocals
Matt MacDonald (of The Classic Crime) and his wife Kristie comprise Vocal Few. All the proceeds from "She'll Be Right" go towards their new born daughter. Crisp harmonies, smart lyrics, impeccable production, and catchy melodies. I could…
Vocal Few - She'll Be Right
For Fans Of: Singer/Songwriter, Male/Female Dual Vocals
Matt MacDonald (of The Classic Crime) and his wife Kristie comprise Vocal Few. All the proceeds from "She'll Be Right" go towards their new born daughter. Crisp harmonies, smart lyrics, impeccable production, and catchy melodies. I could…
Music Monday: Pop Punk and Composure
This edition of Music Monday is mostly pop punk with a dash of Balance And Composure (sorry, I just couldn't wait to tell you). I'm not sure I am going to keep up with this whole weekly theme thing, but until I run out of genres I guess this is the way it's going to be. However! I have been listening to bands like Set Your Goals and New Found Glory and waiting for pop punk to make a comeback for a few years now, so there is a good chance Rain City Ambience will turn into POP…
RCA EXCLUSIVE: MayWeather, "On The Run" music video
In case you've been living under a rock, we have our second show coming up! Kelly mentioned it in a previous blog, but we're so excited for the show and who is playing that dedicating a blog post to the headliner didn't seem unnecessary in the slightest.
MayWeather have been around the Seattle music scene for quite some time and with the release of their self-titled EP in October, they've generated a fair amount of buzz. I have to hand it to these guys, they write some of the catchiest…
Song Covers.... or something of that sort.
I really should title this blog: "The Top 10 Covers of all the music I enjoy... according to me." or something like that. Because, frankly, it's more of a list of my favorite covers rather than the opinions of the rest of the RCA staff... however, here I shall commence.
So, my knowledge of music is very minutia, thus my opinion about the top 10 song covers seems a bit counterintuitive, right? I mean, who cares what I, a 23 year old recent college graduate now teacher in lower New York state, has to say about music? Well, I hope…
So, my knowledge of music is very minutia, thus my opinion about the top 10 song covers seems a bit counterintuitive, right? I mean, who cares what I, a 23 year old recent college graduate now teacher in lower New York state, has to say about music? Well, I hope…
And the award for best cameo appearance in a music video goes to...
Matthew McConaughey makes an unlikely guest cameo in Butch Walker And The Black Widows' newest music video for Synthesizers, reviving his infamous character, Wooderson,from Dazed & Confused. Kickass song; kickass video. Check out the clip above.
Butch Walker And The Black Widows are playing a benefit show for The Pablove Foundation--a non-profit childhood cancer organization--on Saturday, January 28th in Milwaukee, WI. If you're in the area, you can purchase tickets here!
Whatchu know 'bout that BAMBOOZLE lineup?
This year's Bamboozle lineup has finally been announced, and I am beyond excited. I mean honestly, who wouldn't fly across the country to watch DJ Pauly D and his hair perform live, in the flesh, in his own stomping grounds of Asbury Park, New Jersey? Who knows? Maybe the entire cast of Jersey Shore will be there fist pumpin' right alongside him. (Dear god no.)
In all seriousness, 2012 is Bamboozle's 10th year in the making. Last year Lil Wayne, 30 Seconds To Mars, and A Day To Remember headlined, and this year we see…
Music Monday: Hip hop edition
To say my music taste as of late has been diverse is an understatement. I constantly have headphones over my ears, and when listening to music for 14+ hours every day it gets tough to keep the selection fresh. I cruise Facebook and blogs and use sites like The Hype Machine and Sound Cloud to discover new music--or sometimes I just turn to Spotify to relive the glory days of music created pre-2005.
Lately my ears have been dancing all over hip hop music, so I am dedicating my first of hopefully many of these new…
Lately my ears have been dancing all over hip hop music, so I am dedicating my first of hopefully many of these new…
A trifecta of shows: RCA Presents @ Chop Suey, My American Heart, and Coachella.
There are generally three conditions under which a show must fall in order to be worthy of excitement: 1) We book the show (duh.), 2) A band loved 5 years ago and has since broken up is playing a reunion show, or 3) The lineup for a kick ass festival is announced. Okay, there might be a few other categories, but I am pretty stoked about these three.
The first, of course, is the next Rain City Ambience Presents show, which is happening on February 4th at Chop Suey on Capitol Hill. Striking Back,
The first, of course, is the next Rain City Ambience Presents show, which is happening on February 4th at Chop Suey on Capitol Hill. Striking Back,
This is so good. Walk Off The Earth cover Gotye & Kimbra
Normally I would say that a song like Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye & Kimbra has no business being covered by any other artist, because the original is so brilliant that nothing else can compare. Then I found this cover video by Walk Off The Earth. Watch this entire four piece from Ontario play a single guitar, and fall in love:
P.S. Sorry for my absence as of late. I've been tied up in other areas of life, but I promise more frequent updates starting... now.
P.S. Sorry for my absence as of late. I've been tied up in other areas of life, but I promise more frequent updates starting... now.
Rain City Ambience Top Tens (and Fives) of 2011
Welp, it's that time of the year again, folks: Every publication on the planet publishes top album and song lists--and we are no exception. 2011 was a great year for music. Highly anticipated albums fully delivered (Manchester Orchestra, Bon Iver), and local music is making a comeback. (P.S. Local band people and musicians, we want your favorites lists. Send them to kelly[at]raincityambience.com so we can post another blog.)
This time we are keeping it convenient: One blog for all of the staff picks. Albums and songs, with a few links for staff Best-Of-2011 Spotify playlists. If you have…
The Moondoggies are playing The Neptune THIS Saturday!
In honor of the show The Moondoggies are playing this Saturday, they put this funny video together. The Moondoggies, a Seattle band, are playing at The Neptune this Saturday with The Maldives for their sixth annual Christmas show extravaganza. Tickets are $15 and doors open at 8pm. If you haven't heard about either band before, take the time now to check out the music on their Facebook pages.
For more information on the show, you can check out The Neptune's website.
Rich Kids Brand Holiday Drop!
Tis' the season... to buy all that cool shit you've been wanting for the last year. Keeping that in mind, I'd like to introduce you to some local boys (and girls) who are doing some pretty big things in the fashion game. Rich Kids Brand has been EVERYWHERE lately. Seriously, everybody is trying to get in on the movement, from hip-hop icons Lil' Wayne & Ludacris to professional athletes like Carmelo Anthony & Chris Paul. Big things on the horizon for these guys and big things on the horizon for YOU if…
Saturday Night CD Release: Keeping Secrets and Pink Bead at the Showbox
Hey hi hello. It's been a while since I've posted more than 10 words, and for this I apologize. My new "career job" kind of has me by the (metaphorical) cajones. That being said, Keeping Secrets and Pink Bead are throwing their CD Release show together at Showbox at the Market this Saturday, November 26th (TOMORROW). This is a perfect excuse to ditch the extended family who decided to stay for the entire weekend. Monsters Scare You, Vices, To Paint The Sky, and Numbers are…
Music Monday: the Numbers edition
All right, let's be real. This isn't the first or last time you'll hear about these guys from Kelly or I; well, considering this band is Kelly's baby, but also because they're great guys. I was kindly invited to hang out with them on the set of their first music video, which was a great time. Numbers are picture perfect of what a D.I.Y. band should be, from funding the production of their new merchandise to recording their first music video on their own. Besides the fact that they are talented musicians, I have…
The Dead Throne Tour Featuring The Devil Wears Prada
The Dead Throne tour stopped through Seattle on Monday night, and I cannot remember the last time I had this much fun photographing a show. FINALLY. My friend Adam was in town for the weekend and he does a lot of photo work for The Devil Wears Prada, so he hooked it up with a VIP pass (and a unique place to shoot for the last few songs).
Disclaimer: I only took photos of Enter Shikari and The Devil Wears Prada. I wasn't really planning on taking pictures in the first place, but I couldn't…
Thrice, La Dispute, Moving Mountains, O'Brother
I think I might have been one of approximately five people in the world (rough estimate, y'know) who have never witnessed Thrice in all of their glory, and I'm probably one of an even smaller number who have never listened to one of their albums. Go ahead, judge me. I'm judging myself after going to see this tour. Needless to say, I had not a clue as to what to expect.
I will say though, my drawing factor was La Dispute and Moving Mountains. I was interested in seeing how La Dispute would fit into this bill.…
The Mothership Tour ft. Skrillex & 12th Planet
Once again, it's that magical time of year when the dark prince of Brostep ascends onto a drooling, wide-eyed Seattle massive and assaults our senses with a new stage set that promises to be ever so worthy of the Mau5trap name. I'm a massive fan of Sonny Moore A.K.A. Skrillex and all his creative endeavors, but I can admit--if there was one place Sonny was lacking in the past, it was his live performance. Welp, be prepared to have all preconceived notions obliterated. For his Mothership Tour, Sonny has pulled out ALL the stops. His…
Read | Posted by Mike Filicetti | Oct 24th 2011, 3:56pm | Show coverage, Rants & Raves, Ultra Records
Keeping Secrets releasing New Album and Music Video!
Hey guys, it's been a few weeks since I have posted but in searching for something new, I decided to write about something fun and interactive that you can be a part of.
Recently Kelly and myself had the pleasure of working with a really talented band called Keeping Secrets from Tacoma, (I recorded their upcoming album, and Kelly did their promotional photos - she did a GREAT job!) and soon after I began managing them because I really believe they have something refreshing to offer not only the music industry in general, but also the…
Music Friday: Definitely not as catchy as "Music Monday"
There are three electro shows in three days next week, and they are all going to kick so much ass that I have to post about them instead of going to sleep at a decent hour like a normal human being. If you are feeling gloomy because the weather just turned to shit (I love you, Seattle, but really? Reveal the sun!) then maybe you should check out a couple of these shows to lift your spirits. I know I will be.
First and foremost, the dynamic duo that is Chromeo will be at Showbox Sodo on Monday…
First and foremost, the dynamic duo that is Chromeo will be at Showbox Sodo on Monday…
Switchfoot/Anberlin in NYC @ BestBuy Theater, Times Square.
Well, I can die happy.
On Sunday, September 25, 2011, Switchfoot and Anberlin played at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square, New York City, and it was awesome. I had interviewed Jerome of Switchfoot three days pior (click here to read it!!), so I was ansy and pumped as I stood in line for HOURS with other Switchfoot fans, called "Friends of the Foot." Honestly, I couldn't believe what was happening. I was standing in line with a ticket in hand and a press pass in the other. My year had…
"Everybody" Music Video by The Scene Aesthetic
Music Monday: check out these unsigned bands!
Sticking with the theme of Music Monday on Twitter, I think it'd be appropriate to post this blog today. The last time I took a hard look at Seattle music, I was pretty disappointed; granted that was a year ago, when Gatsbys American Dream did their spur of the moment performance of "Theater" that inevitably led to the band's reunion. It's amazing how much can change over a year. Every where I look now, I hear about more Seattle music staples joining forces and creating new bands and even more bands coming out of the woodwork with musicians quite new…
#nowplaying
Hey - Bateson here. Here is a short blog on albums I've been jamming to lately.
blink-182 - Neighborhoods
Yeah, I've been listening to the leak. I don't feel too guilty about it since I pre-ordered. "Neighborhoods" is a great follow-up to self-titled. I saw the band live a few weeks back in Auburn, and the production was phenomenal. Long live Mark, Tom, and Travis.
Places and Numbers - Travels
Bobby Darling (guitarist of Gatsbys American Dream)'s solo work is quite impressive. Here is a cool video onYouTube of how he made "Travels" backpacking through…
blink-182 - Neighborhoods
Yeah, I've been listening to the leak. I don't feel too guilty about it since I pre-ordered. "Neighborhoods" is a great follow-up to self-titled. I saw the band live a few weeks back in Auburn, and the production was phenomenal. Long live Mark, Tom, and Travis.
Places and Numbers - Travels
Bobby Darling (guitarist of Gatsbys American Dream)'s solo work is quite impressive. Here is a cool video onYouTube of how he made "Travels" backpacking through…
Rock Out ALS!
What do you get when you bring together a kick ass venue, a lot of friends, instruments, and a worthy cause? A Rock Out ALS show. I've been going to ROALS shows since last year and with each show that Michael Miller, founder of Rock Out ALS, puts on, you can visibly notice his passion and ambition growing and building for a cause that's so very personal to him.
Playing this edition of ROALS were Third Attempt, Man Without Wax, Peace Mercutio, Fall From Grace, and Alabaster. Each band of musicians stood out on…
Skullcandy Presents the 2011 IDentity Festival @ the Gorge, WA: No Shirt, No Shoes, Just Bass
Saying that Skullcandy's 2011 IDentity Festival stopped at the Gorge, would be like saying Woodstock was a delightfully well-planned, intimate experience for a handful of people in the 1960's. ID didn't just make its final nationwide stop in our very own backyard; IDentity Festival soaked the hillsides of the Gorge in 3 days of brain rattling bass, about 12 square yards of clothing, and a counter-cultural movement with a soundtrack from the likes of LA Riots, the Disco Biscuits, Le Castle Vania, Pretty Lights, DatsiK, Rusko, NERO, the…
Identity 2011 @ The Gorge: Recap (Photos Galore!)
100 photos in our Identity blog? Well, okay.. Consider yourselves warned. I always take a lot of random photos before, during, and after events, so I figure why not share them for once? The man with the perfect facial hair (don't deny it) is Mikey, and the one raging with a banana is Jan. Most of the rest are random! So now you know.
Feel free to use these photos as you please (just don't edit them or pretend they are yours.. duh), but please credit Rain City Ambience with a link back to the site. OR…
New music video: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - "Otherside"
This might sound crazy, but I'm in the back seat of a car on the way to the Gorge right now for the Identity festival.. What might be even crazier is that the scenery out here reminded me that I haven't posted about Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' video for Otherside yet.
If you aren't one of the 100k+ people who have already seen it , watch the video above! They've been working on it for a long time, and the outcome is incredible.
Wish me luck this weekend.…
The 2011 Honda Civic Tour comes equipped with nostalgia and endless hilarity!
Washington recently welcomed Rancid, My Chemical Romance, and blink-182 on the 2011 Honda Civic Tour. The night was packed full of roaring crowds, awesome bands, and sex jokes (courtesy of Mr. Tom DeLonge). But honestly, what is a blink-182 concert without the mention of bj's and wait...Justin Bieber? Don't worry, the two subjects did not coincide, yikes! But before these nonsensical ramblings occurred, there were two sets that were sure to deliver a jaw-dropping time.
Rancid opened the show, and while I was amongst many teenagers who had never indulged in their music (nor had…
Girl On Fire gets signed!
So most of you have heard of local boys, Girl on Fire at some point if you've gone to any shows here in Seattle in the last few years. On Tuesday August 30th last week, Hollywood Waste (Century Media) announced signing the band to a recording contract, as well as debuting a teaser of the new EP (which I of course had the pleasure of working on with my bros Wil Francis of Aiden, and Justin Armstrong who I also got to work on the last and upcoming Aiden record with).
I have known these guys for…
Warped Tour 2011: A weekend of epic proportions (and SPF 50)
As most of you probably know, the Vans Warped Tour wrapped up two weeks ago, and Rain City Ambience had the privilege of covering both the Seattle and Portland dates (Katie, Chris, & myself at the Gorge, Brianna in Portland). Covering events like this is kind of my bread and butter, so I'm claiming blogging rights, but Katie and Brianna both will have images featured in this post as well.
While there were many well known and well loved bands on the tour this year, there were also a handful of up-and-comers who are worthy of your…
Seattle area musicians and those involved in any way, listen up!
Are you a musician, photographer, videographer, show booker, run a venue, run a music label, or are in any way involved in the Seattle area music scene? If so, we've got just the event for you. Happening in Tacoma THIS SUNDAY (the 28th) is the first ever South Sound Music Summit at the Redroom. This will be the perfect opportunity for anyone involved in Seattle music to network with fellow photographers, music venues, managers, videographers, and just about anything else you can think of. There will even be sweets, thanks to Katie Strozyk and Shelby Rude.
Besides…
If a tree falls in the woods and is awesome...
We all know (or should anyway) that this past saturday was Dimebag (but still DIAMOND to me) Darrell's Birthday, RIP, which consequently was also my son Halen's first birthday. Rightly so, he was named after another guitar great, because his daddy loves the shred. Over the first weekend off I've had in a while, I got to thinking about my previous posts regarding the tons of great artists in the great northwest that are just waiting to explode. Of course, because of my line of work and the genre that I often work with, I know a lot of the…
Make Me Famous post new acoustic cover of song "Make It Precious"
Ukraine-based band Make Me Famous have just recorded and released a music video for their acoustic cover of their song Make it Precious. The track is a complete 180 from their usual sound but just goes to show the real talent and flexibility of the band creator, Denis Shaforostov's, voice and writing capability. If anyone doubted Shaforostov's ability to sing, I hope this video helps prove otherwise. Also not to be overlooked is lead screamer, Serj Kravchenko, contribution to backing vocals. It appears not only can he growl like a grizzly bear…
Chocolate Budo!
What may sound like some sort of foreign dessert and or a very strange and very messy sexual position, is indeed actually, in a way, a "dream team" combo of producers Budo (Seattle based, most popularly known for working with Grieves, whom is also based out of Seattle) and Cameron Argon (most popularly known by his stage name he puts out dubstep music with, Big Chocolate. He also runs a highly subscribed to YouTube account) teaming up to create and put out a new original track called Truman's Tail.
Here is said track I speak of
As if…
Here is said track I speak of
As if…
Woe, Is Carter
Tyler Carter of band Woe, Is Me announced via twitter yesterday that he would be leaving the band to pursue his solo career. Apparently his heart just wasn't in the music anymore and he couldn't force himself to put on a happy face and continue to play and put out music that he no longer had any interest in. Below is a statement Tyler made concerning his departure from the band:
It's not an easy step to make, but I can't go on living a dream that I no longer have full interest in. I love the fans, and I…
It's not an easy step to make, but I can't go on living a dream that I no longer have full interest in. I love the fans, and I…
FREE DOWNLOAD - BBNR! Villains EP Release
Business Boys Never Rest released their highly anticipated EP Villains for FREE DOWNLOAD today. Their sophomore release includes guest appearances from local Seattle scene heavyweights, Lizzie Huffman and Spencer Mertel (of Man Without Wax). Check it out!
New music video: Sleeper Agent - Get It Daddy
And here we have Sleeper Agent and their debut music video for Get It Daddy. This band kicks so much ass it's absurd. Watch the video above!
This is "Juggernaut/Manic/Melody/Rock"at its finest.
"...Truth is, most of you suck." Seattle Musicians: Are they taken seriously?
While scrolling through the various status updates on facebook early this afternoon, I came across one of a status of one of musician friend's exclaiming his annoyance of another "friend's" distaste for Seattle musicians. This status that angered my friend stated, although he loves his fellow Seattle musicians, he believes that "most of (them) suck." His opinion unravels as he bashes most, if not all, local musicians who don't live up to his "high" standards of what a quality musician is.
As I sat there, jaw open and eyebrows clinched, I could only watch comments pour in one after another…
As I sat there, jaw open and eyebrows clinched, I could only watch comments pour in one after another…
BBNR! - Business Boys Never Rest
Business Boys Never Rest released a sick music video for their song "FAME" today. This hip hop trio will be releasing their "Villains" EP for FREE download next Tuesday (8/9/11). I likey free music.
You may recognize the voice on the single's hook. It's sung by none other then Lizzie Huffman! I look forward to downloading their EP next week.
Check this group out now, so you can say ya knew 'em before they blew up!
WWW.BBNRMUSIC.COM
The best surprises come in unexpected packages
Last Wednesday, Thomas Dybdahl played a show at Chop Suey for an audience that should have been larger than it was. I had no idea who this guy was before Tuesday, but man this was a good show. When I heard that Thomas was from Norway, of course you think about everything that is going on IN Norway and I have to say, the talent this man possess blew me away. When I walked in, there was a band playing on the venue floor (which ended up being Kimo Muraki & Tiny Messengers, with an AWESOME stand…
Club 27 - Music's great death club
Exclusive clubs and memberships are pretty awesome. We all have those clubs we belong to. Personally, I belong to "Red Sox Nation," "Rain City Ambience," and "The Nyack Regional Library." I think the exclusive clubs I belong in are pretty great. However, nothing beats being an exclusive member of "Club 27." To be a member of this club, you must do a few things:
1. Die at the age of 27.
2. Be an excellent prime musician paving the way for musical generations
Sounds simple enough... Actually, the idea conjured up of such an exclusive club is rather haunting and…
1. Die at the age of 27.
2. Be an excellent prime musician paving the way for musical generations
Sounds simple enough... Actually, the idea conjured up of such an exclusive club is rather haunting and…
Courage My Love Gets Our Attention (and that of a certain Kevin Smith)
In a magical world of hot chicks and good music there is a thin line that no one crosses: The line into Nerd-Landia. Luckily for us the trio that is Courage My Love, stepped over that line and then kicked its graphic novel ass all over the place with "I Sell Comics".
You may be asking yourself "Why in the hell is this even a song?" The short answer, which still happens to be a long answer, is that Kevin Smith (of Clerks/Mall Rats/Red State fame) had something to do with it.
Yeah, this guy:…
You may be asking yourself "Why in the hell is this even a song?" The short answer, which still happens to be a long answer, is that Kevin Smith (of Clerks/Mall Rats/Red State fame) had something to do with it.
Yeah, this guy:…
Show Preview: HARD Summer Tour
HARD SUMMER TOUR
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DIGITALISM
Electronic music... no one does it quite like ze' Germans. Hailing from Hamburg, Jence and Isi aka Digitalism have been bringing superior dance music to the scene since 2004. They've caught the attention of major DJ's such as Justice and Erol Alkan and their tracks have caught regular rotation in their sets. With one of the most rad studios I've ever heard of, they record and produce their music in a WWII bomb shelter they own in Hamburg - talk about low noise…
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DIGITALISM
Electronic music... no one does it quite like ze' Germans. Hailing from Hamburg, Jence and Isi aka Digitalism have been bringing superior dance music to the scene since 2004. They've caught the attention of major DJ's such as Justice and Erol Alkan and their tracks have caught regular rotation in their sets. With one of the most rad studios I've ever heard of, they record and produce their music in a WWII bomb shelter they own in Hamburg - talk about low noise…
Photo blog: Alabaster, Goodnight Sunrise, Girl On Fire, and The Material @ El Corazon
To say I am "slow" when it comes to compiling photo blogs post-any-show-at-El-Corazon is an understatement. I am usually horrified by the number of images that are too dark/godawful to post, but last Tuesday night I had the pleasure of shooting Alabaster, Goodnight Sunrise, Girl On Fire, and The Material at El Corazon with sporadically awesome lighting. I had to leave before the headliner, New Year's Day, played, so I apologize if they are your favorite band and I just ruined your evening by not sticking around to capture their essence via photographic measures.
/end typical rant…
New releases - Tuesday, July 26
Seriously, there are a bunch load of albums jumping into game play on Tuesday. I'm sure thankful to our newest staffer Chris Bateson for the hookups with spotify. (I'll probably write something next week on my personal review of spotify... for now, all I can tell you is it's a database where you can stream whole albums... for free)
ANYWAYS, Here's a list. Get to downloading!
1. All Shall Perish - This is Where it Ends
2. Back Pocket Memory - Beneath the Trees
3. Daniel Bashta – The Sounds of Daniel Bashta
4. Heartsounds - Drifter
5. Joss Stone…
ANYWAYS, Here's a list. Get to downloading!
1. All Shall Perish - This is Where it Ends
2. Back Pocket Memory - Beneath the Trees
3. Daniel Bashta – The Sounds of Daniel Bashta
4. Heartsounds - Drifter
5. Joss Stone…
New Addition To RCA Staff
Hey everyone - My name is Chris Bateson, and I'm honored to join the Rain City Ambience team! I've been following this website since the beginning, and it's been great to see it grow to what it is today.
A little bit about me: Music is a huge passion of mine. I've played in bands since high school, and have toured across the US. I grew up in Hong Kong, and moved to Washington when I was 11. In junior high I picked up my first guitar, and constantly covered my favorite bands -- Blink 182, Green Day, Weezer, and…
A little bit about me: Music is a huge passion of mine. I've played in bands since high school, and have toured across the US. I grew up in Hong Kong, and moved to Washington when I was 11. In junior high I picked up my first guitar, and constantly covered my favorite bands -- Blink 182, Green Day, Weezer, and…
Rebecca Black debuts a REAL boring, real but boring, "Moment"
Rebecca Black, music "industry's" favorite unfavorite 13 year-old internet sensation, has released a video to her new single called "My Moment." While the world cringes at the sound of her name, the video stands out as MAD boring (possibly even border line forgettable.)
In all honesty, I was expecting some other catastrophe like "Friday" brought back in April (can you believe it's been 2 months since that song invaded our airwaves?), but this video is simply a waste of 3 minutes and 26 seconds. I expected more from Miss Friday since she was brave enough to make…
Madeon: You Gotta See This S***
You know that shit feeling you get when you realize people younger than you might actually be more successful than you? If you're really not into that, it's probably best you stop reading right now. Just a warning, because it looks like the future of electronic music might be the a 17-year-old Frenchman who calls himself, simply, Madeon(@itsmadeon). He's currently enjoying his sensation status on YouTube thanks to his latest remix--which has netted over 620k views in 4 days. In case you aren't a part of that group yet, you might want to take a seat...…
New music video: Grynch x Sol - All I Wanna Do
The onslaught of local hip hop continues with Grynch and Sol's newest music video for All I Wanna Do. The shoot took place a couple of months ago in Eric of The GNU Deal's awesome party house in the U District, and... well, madness ensued. Watch the video above, and be sure to check out me and my awesome Tour Mom Says shirt at the 1:31 mark.
Photo blog: Grieves and Budo at Neumos
In case you haven't noticed, I have been on a bit of a Seattle hip hop kick over the past several months. While I am no aficionado, there are a ton of local artists who are being recognized as up-and-comers to look out for--and for good reason. Case in point: Grieves & Budo, a duo who just released their first album on Rhymesayers Entertainment, Together/Apart. They played their CD release show in Seattle at Neumo's, and I was fortunate enough to snag a photo pass for the event.
Yeah, I don't even know how to begin…
Read | Posted by Kelly Mason | Jul 12th 2011, 1:29am | Photography, Seattle music, RhymeSayers Entertainment
Tomorrow night.
They say a picture's worth a thousand words, so read the above flyer and come on down, up, or over to El Corazon tomorrow for VICES' first show ever. It's an all ages shindig with a stacked lineup; you'd be crazy not to make an appearance. Bring your best Hamilton, and we'll see you tomorrow night. Support local music!
Panic At The Disco and fun: future of pop music?
Nevermind how late I am on posting this.. but what's with all the band bashing? Ignore how hypocritical I am for saying that, seeing how I've had my fair share of bashing on bands, but I've taken a new stand! Really, they're doin' their own thang. Who are we to judge their intentions? We don't know these musicians personally, so we shouldn't be talking like we know them. I had this in mind as I was watching such bands as fun. and Panic At The Disco take the stage in Seattle late last month.
Just some ramblings & photos about a little unknown band called Panic! at the Disco
Currently I am burdened with heavy post-concert depression but while I yearn for the opportunity to revisit that night, I know that I would not be in this state if it were not for the show being completely kick-ass! While I won't dwell on the fact at how disappointing it was to be informed that fun. would not be attending the Portland date, I must say their set would have been far more superior than that of their replacements', local band…
Read | Posted by Brianna Madsen | Jun 27th 2011, 3:19pm | Photography, Show coverage, Fueled By Ramen
Attack of the music videos!!!
So as promised, I am back to share a little bit of goodies with you!
As previously stated, I have been working relentlessly to help some of the Puget Sound's finest put out new music this past year. Something that I am really passionate about (other than music itself), is the fact that I value community and the music scene here in the Northwest depends on the support of people like you. I just wanted to take a moment to share a couple of these bands who've recently put together music videos to the music we created together. I hope…
As previously stated, I have been working relentlessly to help some of the Puget Sound's finest put out new music this past year. Something that I am really passionate about (other than music itself), is the fact that I value community and the music scene here in the Northwest depends on the support of people like you. I just wanted to take a moment to share a couple of these bands who've recently put together music videos to the music we created together. I hope…
A little dose of southern comfort
After an extremely long couple of weeks, I was eager to indulge myself in a very mellow show. Opening was Austin Gibbs and while I had never heard his music, he performed with a great deal of enthusiasm that caused an uproar from the crowd. Shortly after, The Maine took the stage with a multitude of hilarities, songs of nostalgia, and a teenage fan accompanying John O'Callaghan on stage and taking over the mic...there may or may not have been a little bromance. Lastly, Augustana satisfied the audience with a flawless and beautiful set. I am envious of those who…
Read | Posted by Brianna Madsen | Jun 23rd 2011, 5:29pm | Photography, Show coverage, Warner Brothers
Put a pair'a pants on it and throw it in a lake!
Long time old friends. I have been a little MIA on here (I can see Kelly rollin' her eyes at me haha) but I wanted to include you all in what I've been up to for the past few months, maybe even year.
Blessed just finished recording the long awaited album, of which I was a majority songwriter, and Im really stoked for you all to hear it.
Among other things I have been recording music here in the Seattle area for bands like Monsters Scare You!, Anchor The Tide, To Paint The Sky, Alabaster, Keeping…
New Places and Numbers album out today!
Happy release day! A bunch of new albums came out today, including Vanna's And They Came Baring Bones and August Burns Red's Leveler, but Travels, the newest release from Places and Numbers, is the album I've been looking forward to the most. I just really like music that is different.
Bobby will be heading out on the road as Places and Numbers for the first two weeks on Warped Tour, with members of The Dangerous Summer as his backing band. Of course it is guaranteed to be a good time and you should make a point…
Grieves and Budo on Monday at Neumos
Yes, I realize that the title of this blog rhymes (and is a tongue twister when read out loud), and yes I am also too stubborn and tired to change it to something more clever. 2AM don't care! Real bloggers don't sleep anyway.
Seattle's very own Grieves is releasing his first album on Rhymesayers Entertainment next Tuesday, June 21st before kicking off on a month of Warped Tour dates. Grieves and Budo are playing a show at Neumos on Monday, June 20th, and it's sure to kick all kinds of ass. You…
Read | Posted by Kelly Mason | Jun 17th 2011, 1:53am | Seattle music, Seattle happenings, RhymeSayers Entertainment
This is a blog about Manchester Orchestra and Cage the Elephant.
Ladies and gentlemen, I just downed a 5-hour energy, and my blogging brain is bursting with ideas. Luckily, I just finished editing my photos from last week's Cage the Elephant, Manchester Orchestra, and Sleeper Agent show at Showbox Sodo--and as much as I would love to sit here and complain about how terrible the lighting was that night--I'm just going to cut to the chase.
Sleeper Agent opened the show with a solid performance, and--incidentally--the best lighting of the night was during their set. Way to build me up to break me down, lighting gods. I guess…
A smorgasbord of music appears!
First off, I'd just like to point out the fact that I am sitting in bed at my mom's house on a Saturday night, and I am blogging. (For the record, the word "blog" and its many variations drive me insane.) While the fact that I am leaving in approximate five hours for a flight to LA might be critical to understanding my current situation, I would rather just pretend that my recent college graduate status has made me retreat back to my pre-UW days of sitting in my room writing ridiculous posts for this website.
Anyway, I'm really stoked…
Anyway, I'm really stoked…
9 new The Dear Hunter albums? Are you kidding me?!
There are very few things I hold higher than a nice snooze in the afternoon or cats on a rainbow, but some good ol' fashion rock 'n roll is definitely up there. My current obsession: The Dear Hunter's Color Spectrum EPs. Who else beside Casey Crescenzo would be crazy enough to undertake the enormous task of making a four-song EP for every color of the rainbow [by that I mean ROYGBIV, with black and white thrown in for good measure], and give each EP enough attention to make it good enough to stand alone with its…
The Lonely Forest are taking the world by storm!
It's been a minute or two (or a few months) since our last update on Anarcortes natives The Lonely Forest, and for this I deeply apologize. I feel like I've been keeping a terrible secret from a significant other, so now you get the full confessional. I hope you are prepared for a blog full of musical awesomeness.
For those unfamiliar with TLF, they were recently among the first to be signed to Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie's Trans Records. Coincidentally, the band is currently finishing up a tour with DCFC…
Tuesday is my favorite day of the week
.. And why is Tuesday is my favorite day of the week? NEW. RELEASES. Yes, I am a day late but it's better late than never. I've been really behind on all of the new releases and now I'm determined to keep up. With that said, here are the notable releases for the week and a few short thoughts about it.
All Time Low - Dirty Work
Everything with this band is hit or miss for me. I loved Put Up Or Shut Up and So Wrong, It's Right was okay, but Nothing Personal left a bad taste in…
Everything with this band is hit or miss for me. I loved Put Up Or Shut Up and So Wrong, It's Right was okay, but Nothing Personal left a bad taste in…
Friends! Music! Fun!
When I first started getting involved in Seattle local music, bands like Gatsbys American Dream, Danger:Radio, From Aphony, and Blane were names commonly found on the bills for a majority of shows. With that in mind, last night's show a throwback. I think it's fair to say that only at a Rain City Ambience show would you find members of each of those bands, even if the members from those bands weren't performing but merely in attendance. Before I joined the staff here, I had always thought of this website as the middle person in the scene,…
Ladies and Gentlemen--TODAY IS THE DAY!
^^^ Read. Absorb. Attend.
To Paint the Sky had to drop due a member change fiasco, but Tacoma natives Where Sails Meet Rails are taking their place. Doors open at 7:30 tonight, and tickets are $10 at the door. Hit us up on Facebook if you want a discounted pre-sale ticket for $8!
This is the first show we have been the main promoters of since 2007. That's FOUR YEARS too long. Let's make this one for a books and show Seattle that we have a kickass local music scene! See you tonight.
Mord Fustang: Electro House Man of Mystery
Its been about 4 months since the electro house enigma that is Mord Fustang first appeared on ze interwebz. Like a blind girl at a deaf orgy, the electro scene had no idea who was coming. He would spend the next few months filling our brain boxes with a sound Mr. Fustang himself describes as "Arpeggios, wobbles, 1-up mushrooms and disco basslines." Good on ya mate. His tracks would enjoy their time in the spotlight, spending several weeks with multiple songs appearing in Beatport's Top 10. In truth I've kind of been putting off writing this because...…
CAUTION: Zumiez Couch Tour is coming to South Hill Mall on Saturday
The Zumiez Couch Tour kicks off this Saturday (technically tomorrow) at the South Hill Mall in Puyallup, and you absolutely cannot miss this day full of action-packed fun-ness-osity. Forever the Sickest Kids are headlining the event with Anarbor as the supporting act. Couch Tour starts at noon--so if you come a few hours before the bands are set to play you can watch a pro skate team and win cool swag from Zumiez and the tour's sponsors.
And the best part is... IT'S ALL FREE! Woohoo. See you there.
Are you listening? WHOOOOAAAA dun-nun-nun
There are very, very few bands that can span multiple generations of concert go-ers and still maintain the same momentum they had when they first spiked in popularity. Death Cab is one, Jimmy Eat World is another. Let me precursor this by saying one thing, the last time I saw Jimmy Eat World was a bad experience. Details aren't important, because this show was kinda sorta really great and completely redeemed the band in my mind.
There isn't much that can be said about this band that hasn't been said before. They have a…
Bamboozle 2011 recap: The joys and woes of a New Jersey tradition.
Just as a bit of a precursor to this blog, I want to outline the main things that I learned at this year's Bamboozle festival:
1) Juggalos really do exist. And they're creepy as hell. Whoever decided that Insane Clown Posse needed to play a festival comprised mostly of 16-year-old girls is either a) a pervert or b) has no idea what a "target demographic" is and why they should at least KIND OF stick to it.
2) There are actually people in Jersey who look, talk, and act like the goons on Jersey Shore.
3) It…
SEACATS. CD release. Tomorrow? Yes. Free download now? Also yes.
That's right: There is a band called SEACATS tearing up the Washington music scene, and they are playing their album release show tomorrow night at the Vera Project. This band is living proof that an awesome band name goes a long way (hell, it makes me read your email), so PLEASE for the love of GOD stop giving your band stupid unpronounceable names. Never mind the fact that there are two acceptable ways to say "ambience"--the point is that these guys kick ass.
SEACATS have been generous enough to let us offer you a free download of…
Take Action Tour 2011 = success!
I'm always a little skeptical of tours nowadays. Over time I have found that tours has one of two things happening: either all of the bands aren't my cup 'o tea and I end up very bored, or every band is amazingly mind-blowing and not a single person is having a bad time. Thankfully last night the band situation stayed in the realm of the latter. Although only a little over 200 tickets pre-sold, El Corazon started to fill up just before Bayside went on, only to half way empty just before Silverstein took the stage.
I can't…
A-Trak: You're a Legend Sir!
Whether you know it or not, odds are you've heard New York-based DJ/Producer A-Trak's work. He's ALL over the place. Whether he's spending his time on tour as Kanye West's live DJ, or in the studio bangin' out tunes with his house/EDM group Duck Sauce, A-Trak keeps it real. When it comes to raw, old school DJ appeal, it's hard to beat this guy.
He got his start at the tender age of 15... by winning DMC's DJ World Championship, becoming the youngest ever to win the award. Of course, he couldn't just stop there. Some of…
WIN WIN at Chop Suey on Saturday!
Don't quote me on this, but I'm pretty sure they make the publicists over at Biz3 take an extensive vocabulary test to make sure they are adequate enough for writing three-sentence long emails that can make people say "uh, what the fuck?" while still accurately conveying their point in memorable way (try saying THAT three times fast). In this case, the artist in question is actually something to rave about.
"WIN WIN are coming to Chop Suey on May 12th to deliver their amalgam of psychadelic disco and pop-referential visuals that they contort live." Uh, yep, I can imagine that.…
"WIN WIN are coming to Chop Suey on May 12th to deliver their amalgam of psychadelic disco and pop-referential visuals that they contort live." Uh, yep, I can imagine that.…
Adele - more than just a fad.
I've been a fan of Adele ever since I was working at this grocery store called Kings in 2008 (it's a chain in New Jersey.) I was a cashier and this girl came through my line buying milk and cereal, I think. She paused when she looked at my face as I mumbled for the hundredth time, "paper or plastic." The girl said, "You look like this new singer named Adele. Ever heard of her?"
Well, I had heard of her. Reading blogs and planning a trip to London caused me to do extensive research of what was popular in…
Well, I had heard of her. Reading blogs and planning a trip to London caused me to do extensive research of what was popular in…
Fira in the studio!
Last night I had the pleasure of joining Chris Bicknell and Kevin Hanaford, of the new band Fira, in the studio. Those names aren't at all foreign to Rain City Ambience. They recorded a new demo for the band within our time there and I can say with all certainty, there is change coming. I can't exactly pin point what, but it's been a long time since I've seen that much passion for music come out of individuals in the scene. The band is still very much in the beginning stages but I know it's going to blow…
New music for your ears.
I have a strange obsession with any music that comes out of the Wild Orchid Children camp. I think their musicianship and the technical ability that those men possess is unmatched by 99% of musicians nowadays. They are some of the most talented musicians I've had the pleasure of seeing perform. They are forming a genre all their own with their various bands and it's exciting to watch them grow.
One band to come out of that group of guys is Ticktockman, featuring Ryan Van Wieringen and Andy Lum of Wild Orchid Children. You might…
I'm back! With that said, read this.
RCA! I'm back from a semester of crippling 18-credit HELL! Seriously, whoever coined the phrase, "You can sleep when you die," has probably died. (If you find the body, I didn't do it.) After much loss of sleep, hours of dedication to homework, and many certification exams as I trek my way to becoming a certified teacher in the state of New York, I am back.
To celebrate my return, I wrote a tasty article about the lost art of the Mixed Tape. You should go read it for yourself. It's actually well researched and well thought out...…
To celebrate my return, I wrote a tasty article about the lost art of the Mixed Tape. You should go read it for yourself. It's actually well researched and well thought out...…
All Time Low and their Dirty Work Tour
So sorry for the delay on this post, my lovelies!! I'm in the process of getting my very own internet at the moment, so I'm at Starbucks mooching for awhile.
All Time Low recently came through Seattle on their Dirty Work tour with Yellowcard, Hey Monday, and The Summer Set, and it was a great show. I have uploaded all my photos to my flickr, so I am ready to share them with you!!! Here are some of my favorites:
This…
All Time Low recently came through Seattle on their Dirty Work tour with Yellowcard, Hey Monday, and The Summer Set, and it was a great show. I have uploaded all my photos to my flickr, so I am ready to share them with you!!! Here are some of my favorites:
This…
WOLFGANG GARTNER @ The King Cat Theater
Wolfgang Gartner. You might recognize the name from a track likeAnimal Rights that he co-produced with Deadmau5. Maybe you've heard one his new smashes (ie. Illmerica, Space Junk, Wolfgang's 5th Symphony, etc.) on the interwebz somewhere. But then again, maybe you were one of the lucky rascals who got to experience Wolfgang live at the King Cat Theater on April 8th.
Upon arrival at what is becoming my new favorite venue in Seattle I was drunk with anticipation (and whiskey). I was greeted by the pulsating sounds of Felix Cartal,…
Read | Posted by Mike Filicetti | Apr 27th 2011, 10:54pm | Rants & Raves, Show coverage, Ultra Records
CHRIS LAKE @ REPUBLIQ
Hailing from across the pond in his native UK, Chris Lake looked to make waves at his "Play Pause Record" tour stop in Seattle. Unfortunately, all we got was a healthy splash of his upbeat trademark house music and a monsoon of lights and lasers courtesy of Republiq Night Club in SODO.
With a raucous crew and the week's disposable income in hand, arriving at Republiq was a pleasantly surprising experience. Nestled in the heart of SODO, I was expecting the venue to be a bit on the grimey side. Other venues in this area have a tendency…
Moneta's farewell show, and my thoughts
Moneta has broken up. For many individuals, including the band members, that is a statement difficult to swallow. Everyone has their own opinion on the band but that doesn't matter, because now after it's all been said and done, the truth is that they gave their fans what a ruthless society wouldn't: hope, and depending on who you talk to, worth as well. Throughout Moneta's time in the Seattle local scene, they had seemingly mastered the art of showing their fans through music and friendship that they matter and no matter what people said to them once they…
RCA Exclusive: Man Without Wax B-Side
Ladies and gentlemen, in case you are currently unaware, Man Without Wax are one of the greatest local bands we have ever had the pleasure of working with. These dudes have been supporting our website from the beginning, and we have been fans ever since the Blane days. They are five of the nicest/most genuine people you will ever meet--and it was their idea to offer a free download to our readers (all three of you).
MWW played this track, entitled You, Me, & the Devil, at Moneta's farewell show last night (show review/photos coming soon),…
It's finally here: Swaggeroni and Steez
Well, my friends, it's past midnight here on the wonderful west coast, which means it is officially April 20th. You know what that means? That's right: Our friends in The GNU Deal have finally dropped their EP, appropriately titled Swaggeroni and Steez.
Come on, what else would I be talking about?
Eric Graham and Ashton Hemmons of the Gnu Deal are generous enough to offer their album download via a "pay what you want" system--which means... well, you know what it means: Give them all your money! If you listen to track numero dos…
The Chariot: Australian Tour 2011
During a recent show in Perth, the Chariot's performance was shut down after they took the show out of the venue--and into what appears to be a deli--via a side door. During this awesome display of showmanship, a bowl of pears was knocked over and ultimately destroyed, causing whoever was running things to shut down power and call it off.
Reason number #467 why the Chariot is awesome: They decided why end it there when people paid money to see a show? Luckily, a fan in the audience's house was already…
A friendly reminder.
Rusko is playing TONIGHT at Showbox Sodo. The show is sold out, so if you didn't buy tickets already you are shit outta luck--that is unless you choose to become "friends" with a lovely scalper or feel like scouring the slums of Craigslist and paying out the ass for it.
I'm bringing my camera. Let's hope it survives.
Take a look inside: The rival of the garage scene; Free showing at the Metro Cinemas!
New Garage Explosion!!: In Love With The Times is a new film that follows a handful of musicians and documents the revival of the garage scene. The feature-length movie will be playing at the Metro Cinemas on April 28th--and the best part is that it's a free screening! Get there early to ensure that you don't miss out.
From the VBS website:
To find out what American garage rock looks like (and to know what it’s like to be in an independent band) right now, VBS and Scion A/V toted a bunch of cameras around the USA and found a…
From the VBS website:
To find out what American garage rock looks like (and to know what it’s like to be in an independent band) right now, VBS and Scion A/V toted a bunch of cameras around the USA and found a…
If you haven't heard this, you're probably not ready yet.
Sometimes I deliberately wait a couple of months before posting controversial content just so you have a chance to be exposed to it via Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/whatever else you crazy kids get yourselves into these days (who am I kidding? I'm more immersed in social media than most normal people). Tyler the Creator and the rest of the Odd Future crew are no exception. In fact, I've been sitting on this Earl Sweatshirt video for months in an attempt to save your souls from the insanity that is 16-year-old kids drinking…
Music worth listening to: GO RADIO. Catch them at El Corazon tomorrow night!
To be completely honest, when I first heard about Go Radio, I wrote them off as another crappy pop-rock band destined to be clung onto by 14-year-old girls who are just learning that music exists beyond Justin Bieber (though, in many cases, there's not much a difference--but that's a blog for another day). Then I removed my head from a very dark orifice and gave GR's music a chance. And what the hell? I actually like it.
As a bit of background, Go Radio is a Tallahasee-born quartet fronted by…
World Contamination Tour
Here's a little look at My Chemical Romance currently on tour promoting their latest album, "Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys". If they come to your city, I suggest you go see them!
Surprise! Hide & Seek Clothing secretly release new line.
Those sneaky bast--I mean our friends over at Hide & Seek Clothing decided to do things a little differently this season by secretly releasing both a lookbook video (shown above) and a new line in the matter of only a couple of days. Seriously--I knew about the launch the day before, and it still took me until now to write about it. That's how astounded I was. Or maybe I have just been so swamped with work and school that RCA has been but a figment of my imagination. Who knows?
In all seriousness,…
Win tickets to see Francis and the Lights!
If you haven't heard of Francis and the Lights yet, now is the time to enlighten yourself. This dude is truly captivating--and if you watch the above video you will see why! He has already opened for Drake, MGMT, and La Roux, and he produced/wrote a track for Drake's latest release. Francis is playing a series of shows leading up to his performance at Coachella, and the Seattle date is right around the corner.
We are giving away a pair of tickets to see Francis and the Lights at Chop…
Photo post: Wild Orchid Children at El Corazon
Wild Orchid Children and Orbs ended their tour in Seattle last weekend and I thought their show would be a fantastic way to round out my weekend of shows before spring quarter began. I didn't see very much of the first two bands, but Orbs is fantastic. I don't have photographs of them though.
I think Kirk Huffman has unparalleled talent. Everything that man touches turns to gold, and what makes him so incredibly gifted isn't just his sheer talent as a musician but the musicians he works with: amazing percussionists, and not to mention Thomas Hunter who…
Gatsbys American Dream reunion show, and my thoughts
When it comes to playing music, the art of connection has seemingly gotten lost in the shuffle. From playing music for the sheer pleasure of being on stage, to now what many bands feel to be an entitlement, there is no denying the shift that took place when alternative independent rock music became the newest fad in popular music. Where the connection with fans once took priority, has now been replaced with making money and finding ways to make your living off of playing on a stage each and every night. When I found out that Gatsbys…
Read | Posted by Katie Adams | Mar 29th 2011, 12:45pm |
Tee for a cause: Hide & Seek RELIEF TEE pre-orders open now
By now, everybody is well aware of the devastating earthquake and following tsunami that hit Japan late last week. Hide & Seek Clothing is taking steps to help as much as possible by printing the shirt shown above and generously donating 100% of profits to: Save the Children: Emergency Response, Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Relief Fund: A GlobalGiving Project, Hands on Tokyo, and the American Red Cross.
Make sure you snag a shirt in the pre-order--this is the second replenishment, and they will undoubtedly…
Photo blog: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Blueprint, Grynch, and Xperience @ Showbox at the Market
On March 5th, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis played their last of three sold-out shows at the Showbox. I said it that night, and I'll say it again: Despite the fact that I rolled solo to a hip hop show on a Saturday night, by the end of the concert--even as a photographer--I felt like I was in a completely different world. The last time the "show high" effect rubbed off on me while I was working was, uh, never--mostly because usually when I go to shows I zone out, take pictures, and leave. Every single artist…
More new Gatsbys American Dream. My life is now complete.
Untitled
So what if I have a take-home final due tomorrow and I haven't bothered to look at it in hours? This is the newsworthiest (that's actually a word) tidbit that will happen all week, and you cannot miss out on the fantastery (that's not actually a word) that is new Gatsby's American Dream. My final can wait.
Gatsby have released two new songs in the past two weeks--the most recent one being Untitled, which AbsolutePunk.net posted earlier today. Listen to the song above or check out…
Rusko: Take a Deep Breath
Leeds-based Rusko A.k.A. Christopher Mercer is EVERYWHERE right now. Working with artists like M.I.A., Gucci Mane, and Britney Spears, he's deeply and intricately wound his way into the pop music scene with a tasteful digression most artists could learn from. At the same time he maintains a brilliant link to his roots, affording us the privilege of hearing his work with producers like Caspa, Crookers, Reso, and artists like Amanda Blank. I know what you're thinking, "but Mikey, I don't know any of those artists. I'm just getting into dubstep. I like it when it goes wub…
Yo-Landi Vi$$er is a Rich Bi--
I have a confession to make: While Die Antwoord's music practically makes me want to rip my ears off my head, I can't help but be fascinated by their existence. These two cheeky South Africans (no pun intended.. maybe) are the definition of "over the top," and they clearly don't give a damn of what you think about them. Oh yeah, and now they have a video for their song Rich Bitch. Watch in awe as Yo-Landi runs out of toilet paper, dances around in a gold catsuit, and flaunts…
Mind-Blowing Music Videos: Russ Chimes - Midnight Club EP
If you don't immediately fall in love with this series of videos, then you probably need to take a step back and reevaluate your life.
Just kidding. Sort of.
Words cannot describe the brilliance of these three Russ Chimes visual masterpieces. Watch the first video in the series above and the second and third under the cut (click the "read" link below). I can almost guarantee that it will be the best ~17 minutes of your day.
The director, Saman Keshavarz, is an incredible visual storyteller. He directed a similar…
Crystal Castles tomorrow night at Showbox Sodo
I don't know much about Crystal Castles except that they don't seem to care what people think about them--and apparently this is what people love about them. Quite the Catch-22. The electro duo are playing a sold out show at Showbox Sodo tomorrow night, and if you don't have tickets I highly recommend you find a way to sneak in. This show is going to be insane.
Listen to Celestica and/or Suffocation on Hype Machine.
Jonny Craig goes to rehab; Internet explodes
Well, ladies and gentlemen, after months of scamming his loyal fans and Twitter followers, Jonny Craig has finally checked himself into rehab. Rise Records and Artery Management will be reimbursing everyone caught in the wake of Craig's shenanigans, and all will be well in the music world again. I guess.
Drug addiction is one thing that I would rather not poke fun at on this website. I am by no means defending Jonny Craig's actions, but addiction takes people over in a way that most people (including myself) cannot--and hopefully will not ever--understand. Craig should go to jail…
UPDATED! Another Jonny Craig posting.
"Black Macbook for $800 OBO". Sound convincing? How about $650? Are you ready to make an offer? Go ahead and shoot Jonny Craig of Emarosa (Dance Gavin Dance before that) a tweet and he'll get back to you to where you should send the money.
When will you receive your new Macbook in the mail? Oh, you won't.
Apparently Jonny Craig has been tricking people into sending him a certain amount of money through MoneyGram, a service similar to Paypal, and hasn't sent any of the goods that he has promised to send.
The…
Think Hexxus is dead? THINK AGAIN.
It's been a while since we have heard anything from our friends in the Hexxus camp, but never fear! The band has actually spent the past month slaving away at tracking a new 15-song record for your beautiful ears to absorb. They're completely producing, mixing, and mastering the album themselves, and rest assured we will be the first ones to tell you the official release date of this destined-to-be-glorious album.
Hexxus has experienced a couple of members changes since the original record--Chris Curry is out and Justin Lambert (Wish I Was A Prodigy) is in--but we have…
MNIAKEL: An Introspective Look at the World of Dubstep
Ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys, scary monsters and nice sprites; Lend me your brains. Before I begin, I’d like to offer you a few truths that I hold in life. This way, when you read my “writing,” you’ll understand the blurred vision, striking headaches, and desire to spontaneously combust that have been known to follow. There’s not a lot I can say about my writing that I can’t also say about the music I listen to. It’s dry, chaotic, often misleading… It is dubstep. To aid in the healing process, I’ll be providing you with vitamins…
Calling all humans! Help put Go Periscope on the cover of Rolling Stone.
Photo by Jade Ehlers
Local electro-pop duo Go Periscope are doing big things! They recently released a new track, entitled Boys Like, Girls Like, on their Facebook page, and I must say--this is guilty pleasure music at its finest. Download their remix albums for free on BandCamp.
Now for the big news: Jimmy Fallon announced on his show tonight that Go Periscope are among 16 bands in the running to be featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. To help GP advance to the next rounds, all you have to…
The original Amber Pacific is back
So it has recently come to my attention that local Seattle natives, Amber Pacific, have brought back the infamous Matt Young.
Amber Pacific back in 2006. (and yes, that's me too. don't laugh!)
In a post on Absolute Punk, it was announced that the band will be doing acoustic shows at local colleges. They have parted ways with Jesse Cottam, the singer who took Matt's place when he left in 2008. There is no mention of whether or not Davy Rispoli will be remaining with the band or not. We can only hope that this…
Amber Pacific back in 2006. (and yes, that's me too. don't laugh!)
In a post on Absolute Punk, it was announced that the band will be doing acoustic shows at local colleges. They have parted ways with Jesse Cottam, the singer who took Matt's place when he left in 2008. There is no mention of whether or not Davy Rispoli will be remaining with the band or not. We can only hope that this…
Read | Posted by Christianna Sterling | Feb 12th 2011, 8:29pm | Seattle happenings, Seattle music, Victory
Lady Gaga Flop?
It seems like the master artist of reinvention is having trouble reinventing herself. Yesterday, February 10, 2011, Lady Gaga released her single "Born This Way" to all the major radio stations in the United States. A few hours later, the song was released digitally for all of the world to hear. Fans have been anticipating the release since Gaga's twitter exploded with lyrics from the upcoming single at the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2011. For days now, Gaga supporters have been reacting on their twitter pages about their excitement as they await the release of the masterpiece the…
Add a little hip hop to your life: Black Milk at Nectar on February 23rd
We've been posting a ton about electronic, alternative, and indie music as of late, which means we have accidentally neglected an integral part of the scene: Hip hop! Expect a Macklemore & Ryan Lewis infatuation blog soon, but for now I present to you an intriguing fellow from the midwest.
Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Black Milk will be back in Seattle at the end of the month for the first time since 2008. His latest album, titled Album of the Year, has received critical acclaim even from the toughest of music critics. Listen to the song Welcome…
The oldest rant in the book: The state of music today (and why it sucks).
After spending the last three days of my life revisiting the Thrice discography right up to (slash through one time to see if it made the cut.. but didn't) Vheissu, I have come to the conclusion that there is no way in hell music is never going to be this aurally pleasing ever again.
I may be the last person who is a part of this website to say it, but... what the hell happened to music? Bands from the late 90’s/early 00’s (Saves the Day, Thrice) are still around making amazing music while still remaining slightly…
Sasquatch 2011 lineup announced!
This year's Sasquatch lineup was announced on Sunday, and I'm just as excited as every other time a festival lineup is announced--only this time I have the option of attending. Hooray!
As much as I love the headliners, the bands I am most excited for are City & Colour, Robyn, Ratatat, Skrillex, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Yeasayer, and Local Natives. After reading the lineup a few more times I will probably find someone I overlooked, but this is my list so far.
Four days of camping, partying, not showering, and watching my favorite indie/hip hop/electronic artists all at…
A preview of things to come!
Since I have nothing of substance to say about this show yet, I thought I'd leave you with a 1500x1000 image of Spencer Chamberlain (Underoath) doing what he does best. This week is full of midterms and misery for me, but look for our interview with Grant Brandell and more photos of the band in the next couple of weeks.
(Click the photo for the full-size version.)
Read | Posted by Kelly Mason | Feb 7th 2011, 11:35am | Photography, Seattle happenings, Tooth & Nail
WOLVES and To the Wind at KTUB--January 29th, 2011
Not only did KTUB and I rekindle a lost love on Saturday evening, but I also experienced my first ever hardcore show--AND I managed to survive without breaking my camera or getting punched in the eye by flailing hardcore-dancing arms. The last time I went to KTUB was before From Aphony broke up about a million years ago, so the event was quite the nostalgic sensory experience.
I was only at the show long enough to take photos of To the Wind and WOLVES, so I apologize to the other bands that played that night (all 80…
Moneta decide to call it quits
Moneta at Warped Tour 2010
Moneta, who are probably best known for their cover of 1000 Miles, announced on Facebook last night that they are breaking up. Reasons for the split have not yet been stated, but the the band will be missed regardless.
Details of an "epic final show" will come soon--and we'll let you know as soon as we find out.
For nostalgic value, check out some of our old posts on Moneta:
My photos from Warped Tour 2010.
Katie's review of the Villains release show.
My blog…
Catch The Volcano Diary this Thursday night at Neumo's!
Local electro-acoustic group The Volcano Diary are [finally] playing their [rescheduled from November] CD release at 10pm this Thursday, February 3rd, at Neumo's. The self-titled CD was produced by Steve Fisk (Nirvana, The Posies, Low) and will be available for purchase at the show!
Easy Street is drawing winners for tickets at some point today. If you enter now you still might be able to win!
Listen to The Volcano Diary on Myspace.
JC will be interviewing Alicia on Thursday, so if you have any questions you must have answered, leave them in…
Strike Gently finally taken down by the man
That's right, everyone--everybody's favorite leak/porn site has finally been seized by the Department of Homeland Security. Now where am I going to watch episodes of my favorite TV shows (read: not porn) before they air? Oh yeah, that's right... this is the Internet! I can find anything I want in a matter of seconds simply by typing the name followed by "Mediafire" on Google. That being said, I wonder if the fact that all leaks posted on SG were distributed via file-sharing sites like Mediafire and MegaUpload is going to save this dude/chick's ass at all.
I'm…
Friday Night Electro. Fourno's. Tonight. Be there.
Fourno's is arguably one of the worst bars in the U District, but when our fantastic electronic writer, Haus, and his partner in crime take the stage, heads roll. And I mean that in the best way possible.
Come to the Ave for drinks, dancing (not me), and possibly the appearance of my big-ass camera. Then I'll tag each photo with "FRIDAY NIGHT ELECTRO" in type that so large that it distracts from the photo and post them on the RCA Facebook page. Just kidding. Come on, what do you think this is going to…
Catch the What Matters Most CD release party TONIGHT at Studio Seven
Bellevue natives What Matters Most have been supporting RCA since we first started back in 2005, so hyping the release of their new EP, The Emergent Property, is the least we can do.
What Matters Most, Heir to the Throne, To the Wind, and Data Junkies are playing tonight at Studio Seven. The show starts at 8 and the cost is $8. Really, can you think of a better way to spend your Saturday night? Because I sure can't.
Listen to four (of six) songs off The Emergent Property on Myspace.
For…
Touch base with two new Touch Bass tracks
At least 50% of electro-duo Touch Bass is from Seattle, so this news is completely relevant. The pair have released two cover songs in the past two days--one being a semi-ridiculous rendition of the bed intruder song (hide yo' kids hide yo' wife) and the other a slightly more serious Dynamite. You can listen and/or download both songs on their Facebook BandPage (which, by the way, might be the first legitimate music app I've seen on the book of faces).
Enjoy.
SKRILLEX INTERVIEW
SKRILLEX and friends
Friday, January 21st 2011
King Cat Theatre – Seattle, WA
BUY TICKETS HERE!
The guy’s got it… all of it. With naturally adept musical talent crossing multiple genres, the unadulterated will to put in the painfully time-intensive work necessary for success, a unique and enticing counter-culture image capable of pulling in masses of new fans, and a dance-floor / meat-butchering sound all of his own Sonny Moore is primed for climbing the ladder to the top and skipping more than a few rungs on the way up to Valhalla.
With a storied…
Jonny Craig is a joke...
Last year, around this time, I was diving into old Dance Gavin Dance records and becoming familiar with the train wreck known as Jonny Craig. Well, who would have guessed that my disgust and mortification for this "bro" would outshine that of Nevershoutnever and All Time Low.
Last week, I stumbled upon Jonny and his bragged 9-incher on my tumblr dashboard. While gagging, I knew I had to investigate. We all know Mr. Craig as being the frontman of both Emarosa and DGD. His reputation has also lead bystanders to believe this party-animal is just like every other doped up,…
Last week, I stumbled upon Jonny and his bragged 9-incher on my tumblr dashboard. While gagging, I knew I had to investigate. We all know Mr. Craig as being the frontman of both Emarosa and DGD. His reputation has also lead bystanders to believe this party-animal is just like every other doped up,…
Well, there goes an hour of my life. Thanks, Guster. (Really. Thank you.)
Guster, who have been a band for almost as long as I have been alive, recently released a series of videos for the 12 tracks on their newest album, Easy Wonderful. Each video was directed by someone different--friends, fans, and artists they love--and they range from animation to stop motion to just plain awesome. I'm still trying to choose a favorite, but the video for Do What You Want has definitely won me over (at least so far). Watch for yourself on the Easy Wonderful website!
The Boston natives will be appearing at the Moore Theater…
A Day to Remember release video for "All I Want"
The number of cameos in A Day to Remember's new video for All I Want is enough to make my head spin--and for me to post this as a blog rather than a tidbit of news. Watch it on MTV.com (AKA the only aspect of MTV that actually remembers what their name stands for) and see what I mean.
Full list of appearances (list "borrowed" from KROQ):
Crime In Stereo
Tom Denney (A Day To Remember’s former guitarist)
Veara
Bring Me The Horizon
Silverstein
Parkway Drive
The Devil Wears Prada
Andrew WK
Pete…
Dan's top-ten list of 2010
If RCA is the mafia, Kelly is the Don. No matter how hard I try to get out, she always pulls me back in.
Don't get me wrong, I actually really like writing for RCA. I just never have time to! Right now I should be working on my law review article, but I'm itching to counter her indietronic-choked end-of-year list with a mix of high-brow (yet accessible) rock and, well, puerile scene trash.
Guess which category I'll have to spend more time defending.
10. Our Last Night - We Will All Evolve
Notable tracks: Elephants, The…
Don't get me wrong, I actually really like writing for RCA. I just never have time to! Right now I should be working on my law review article, but I'm itching to counter her indietronic-choked end-of-year list with a mix of high-brow (yet accessible) rock and, well, puerile scene trash.
Guess which category I'll have to spend more time defending.
Notable tracks: Elephants, The…
Read | Posted by Dan Lifschitz | Jan 4th 2011, 12:09am |
Kelly's top ten list of 2010. The suspense better not be killing you.
Well, readers (all 3 of you), here are my top albums of 2010. To make up for the fact that I should have posted this blog last year, there are a few bonus favorites at the end of the list. Next time I'm going to start compiling this thing in November.
Enjoy!
10. Deadmau5 - 4x4=12
Notable tracks: Sofi Needs a Ladder, Raise Your Weapon, Cthulhu Sleeps
9. Vampire Weekend - Contra
Notable tracks: Horchata, Cousins, White Sky
8. Hellogoodbye - Would it Kill You?
Notable tracks: When We First Met,…
Enjoy!
Notable tracks: Sofi Needs a Ladder, Raise Your Weapon, Cthulhu Sleeps
9. Vampire Weekend - Contra
Notable tracks: Horchata, Cousins, White Sky
8. Hellogoodbye - Would it Kill You?
Notable tracks: When We First Met,…
Top Ten lists from around the town: Musician style
This year we decided to do things a little differently; instead of just posting staff top ten lists, we wanted to hear from local artists as well. This may or may not have been partially an excuse to stall posting my favorites of the year, but you didn't hear that from me.
All lists are albums unless mentioned otherwise.
Man Without Wax wins the participation award this year, as all five members of the band sent us their top picks.
Spencer Mertel:
1. Kings Of Leon - Come Around Sundown
2. Foxy Shazam - Foxy Shazam
3. Neon…
All lists are albums unless mentioned otherwise.
Man Without Wax wins the participation award this year, as all five members of the band sent us their top picks.
Spencer Mertel:
1. Kings Of Leon - Come Around Sundown
2. Foxy Shazam - Foxy Shazam
3. Neon…
Lions and tigers and reunion shows, oh my!
According to Vendetta Red's newly-created Facebook page, they will be playing a reunion show sometime in 2011.
I hope the band isn't trying to keep this under wraps, because the El Corazon website already lists the show for March 5th with Sirens Sister.
March 2011 is going to kick ass. Now, how can we convince Acceptance to jump on the reunion show bandwagon? Hmm..
Prepare yourselves...
Jasenka's Top 10 of 2010
Here's my annual top ten! We had some good stuff this year...
Jasenka's Top 10 Albums of 2010
10. Jonsi - Go
9. Margot & The Nuclear So and So's - Buzzard
8. Beach House - Teen Dream
7. Deerhunter - Halcyon Digest
6. Spoon - Transference
5. The Dead Weather - Sea Of Cowards
4. The National - High Violet
Jasenka's Top 10 Albums of 2010
10. Jonsi - Go
9. Margot & The Nuclear So and So's - Buzzard
8. Beach House - Teen Dream
7. Deerhunter - Halcyon Digest
6. Spoon - Transference
5. The Dead Weather - Sea Of Cowards
4. The National - High Violet
Colleen's 10 of oh'ten.... twice.
The eggnog has turned; the gifts are unwrapped. The family has come and gone, and New Years taunts us. Ah, 2010... What a great year you were. You brought some highs and lows, some lefts and rights. As the new year creeps upon us, I'd like to reminisce on the last 365 days (well, more like last 360... since we have only a few days left of 2010). So, I've compiled a commemorating list honoring 2010: The Top 10 Albums of 2010, The Top 10 Singles of 2010, and The Top 5 Most Anticipated for 2011. These lists are a…
Be one of the first to see Me Vs. Myself's new video!
Local-but-soon-to-be-LA-bound-band Me Vs. Myself are done with their music video for Carefully, and they want you to be one of the first people to see it! All you have to do is email the band at MeVsMyselfMusicVideo@gmail.com, and shortly after you will receive a link for your private viewing.
The video was shot a couple of months ago in New York by our friend Ryan Kam, who also directed MVM's video for Promising (as well as a ton of others--treat yourself to his Vimeo page).
Check out MVM's Facebook event for…
Merry Christmas! With Love from all of us at Rain City Ambience!
Just want to quickly say MERRY CHRISTMAS to each and every one of you reading this. We do what we do for you, the music fan. Whether or not you celebrate the holiday, we wish you a happy and safe holiday.
This year, we would like to let you in on a little secret to the holiday magic. I personally believe that music should be downloaded as legally as possible, thus paying for good music is something I treasure. Instead of using itunes, which can be useful but bothersome when wanting to buy one song that costs more than a…
This year, we would like to let you in on a little secret to the holiday magic. I personally believe that music should be downloaded as legally as possible, thus paying for good music is something I treasure. Instead of using itunes, which can be useful but bothersome when wanting to buy one song that costs more than a…
Designer Drugs w/ DOWNLINK - Santa Gets Busy
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Friday, December 17th, 2010.
‘Twas a week before Christmas and all through the house,
Not a soul was at home, to Club Motor they had bounced;
The stockings were pulled up high by the girls with much care,
In hopes that all of the young chaps would both gawk and stare;
The party crews descended upon SODO, no intent on using their beds,
While visions of Downlink and Designer Drugs danced in their heads;
Banging basslines, screaming synths, and zooming lasers galore,
Santa, all I want for Christmas this year is THIS, and much much MORE.
Recently,…
My Thoughts on Zac and Josh's "Sudden" Leave from Paramore.
It seems that Paramore fans are just waiting for the other shoe to drop. On Saturday, December 18, 2010, everyone's favorite female fronted band since No Doubt announced that two of their founding members, Josh and Zac Farro, have permanently left the band.
The three remaining members, Hayley Williams, Taylor York, and Jeremy Davis, wrote a joint statement on Paramore.net saying of Josh and Zac: "A couple of months ago, Josh and Zac let us know they would be leaving the band after our show in Orlando last Sunday. None of us were really shocked. For…
Read | Posted by Colleen Gilfoy | Dec 23rd 2010, 7:39am | Rants & Raves, Music News, Fueled By Ramen
The Top 5 Music Stories That Rocked My World in 2010
Well, it's that time of year again. I'm not talking about Christmas... I'm talking about the END OF THE YEAR lists we love to come up with. Before doing the "BEST ALBUMS OF 2010" list, I think I shall do something I didn't think of until today:
THE TOP 5 MUSIC STORIES THAT ROCKED MY WORLD IN 2010
5. Craig Owens to leave Chiodos, FOR GOOD.
Yes, this happened at the end of last year, but we didn't really see the affects of it until this year. Oh boy, was it a huge sigh of relief! His voice is so…
THE TOP 5 MUSIC STORIES THAT ROCKED MY WORLD IN 2010
5. Craig Owens to leave Chiodos, FOR GOOD.
Yes, this happened at the end of last year, but we didn't really see the affects of it until this year. Oh boy, was it a huge sigh of relief! His voice is so…
Me Vs. Myself know how to rock...
...and the photos really do speak for them selves. So just look and see what I mean:
If you have seen MVM play before, then you now that the guys are great. They are sweet guys and are appreciative of their fans, and of Seattle. If you want to know more about them, check out my interview with them. It was a lot of fun talking with them.
lovelove,
Christie
P.S. My Flickr has the whole set. So take a look. You don't have anything better to…
If you have seen MVM play before, then you now that the guys are great. They are sweet guys and are appreciative of their fans, and of Seattle. If you want to know more about them, check out my interview with them. It was a lot of fun talking with them.
lovelove,
Christie
P.S. My Flickr has the whole set. So take a look. You don't have anything better to…
The Lonely Forest announce new album
Anacortes-natives The Lonely Forest will release their rebut LP Arrows on March 22nd via Trans Records.
From this morning's press release:
Trans Records is the new label headed by Chris Walla, guitarist and producer for Grammy-nominated rock band Death Cab for Cutie, who found The Lonely Forest’s music so compelling he made the band his label’s very first signing. Walla produced and engineered Arrows at Sound City studio in Los Angeles, Tiny Telephone in San Francisco and his own, Portland-based studio, Alberta Court. He also mixed three tracks—“Be Everything,” “Turn Off This Song And Go…
Jingle Bell Bash 2010 is officially sold out, but...
..even at 3000 miles away, I, Colleen Elizabeth Gilfoy, will be able to enjoy JBB this year. How is that so? Well, the cool people at KISS 106.1 will be streaming the WHOLE show today on stikam starting at 4pm!
Since today is my first day off since Black Friday (!!), I'll be watching the show, making comments, and posting them right here on Rain City Ambience. If anyone asks, I'm doing "homework". So sit down at 4 pm, open two tabs on your browser (stikam and RCA), and hit the refresh button…
New D.R.U.G.S. video is definitely N.S.F.W.
Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (D.R.U.G.S.) have released their video for the song If You Think This Song Is About You, It Probably Is on Youtube. You can also download the short film for free on their website.
This definitely takes the cake as far as weird music videos go. I don't even know what to think right now.
If you haven't heard of Drugs, they are classified on their wikipedia page as a "post-hardcore supergroup" comprised of vocalist Craig Owens (ex-Chiodos), drummer Aaron Stern (Matchbook Romance), guitarist/vocalist Nick Martin (Underminded),…
When it snows in Seattle, life comes to a halt.
Basically what I'm trying to say is that I'm sorry for our weeklong hiatus. As it turns out, Seattlites love snow, but we can't drive or function normally when it is in the air or on the ground. Instead of playing outside like a little kid, I spent most of my week playing Halo: Reach and watching How I Met Your Mother.
I also took a few pictures (see: above) and drove all over Washington for Thanksgiving. I hope you all enjoyed your long weekend, and now that there is no trace of snow on the ground…
UPDATE: The Volcano Diary show tonight canceled.
Tonight's show at Neumo's has been canceled and is currently being rescheduled. We'll keep you posted! In the meantime, somebody should help me build an igloo.
Local electro-acoustic act The Volcano Diary is playing their album release show tonight at Neumo's. Their set starts at 9:00, so be sure to get there on time.
Other acts include Carrie Akre, Curtains For You, and Another Perfect Crime. Doors open at 8PM, the cost is $8, and you have to be be 21 to get in!
Listen to The Volcano Diary on Myspace, and check out their…
Vices. Metal. YES.
Vices, comprised of Jacob Sacquitne (The Sky Electric, From Aphony) and Brendan Wilson, are launching their website and releasing two demos tomorrow, and I don't mean to be cliche... but these songs are going to melt your face off.
Listen to a teaser clip of one of their demos here!
Keep your eyes peeled on the Vices Myspace over the next couple of days for more information.
And you guys said we don't post heavy music anymore. To that I say: BOOYAH.
Lamppost Revival, Wild Orchid Children, Pierce The Veil, oh my!
Seattle has quite the list of shows going on tonight. In Interbay, at the Q Cafe, Lamppost Revival is having their CD release. Most of you probably don't know who they are, but if you like folk music, you'll love them. And my cousin is the singer, so I'm biased. They just released their first music video from the studio, it's pretty great.
Pierce The Veil is also playing at El Corazon and Wild Orchid Children have a show at the Columbia City Theater. You have no excuse to sit at home tonight!
Pierce The Veil is also playing at El Corazon and Wild Orchid Children have a show at the Columbia City Theater. You have no excuse to sit at home tonight!
Hayley Williams is 'Playing God' in Paramore's newest video
As many of you already know, Paramore released their video for Playing God this morning on their website. Go watch it now if you haven't already!
I really like the concept of this video--even if the poison-in-the-tea thing was recently done by Lady Gaga in Telephone--and I'm convinced that Hayley Williams can pull off any color of hair (even pink) without looking absolutely ridiculous.
What do you think of Paramore's latest creation? Leave your thoughts in the comments!
And the Japanese one-up us yet again
While browsing my favorite borderline-NSFW website, What Would Tyler Durden Do, at work this morning (I'm a risk-taker), I came across this bizarre post. The headline reads: Hatsune Miku is a huge star in Japan, a 3D hologram. Usually I dismiss titles like this as being anything but the truth, but after watching the included videos I think it's safe to say holy shit, that Japanese pop star is a 3D hologram.
Now I've seen everything.
Hatsune Miku has sold "lots" of records, appears to sell out shows (unless the crowd…
The 'Bryce Avary: His Instruments and Your Voice' Tour
The Rocket Summer’s “Bryce Avary: His Instruments and Your Voice” Tour stopped by Seattle on Monday, Nov. 8. This isn’t a tour you’d normally see on my list of must see shows. I’d been hearing mixed reviews of Bryce Avary for quite some time and considering since The Rocket Summer hadn’t come through Seattle recently, there hadn’t been a chance to see if they were my “cup of tea”, or so to say.
Joining The Rocket Summer on this tour were He Is We. A lot of people I know rave about them, due to the fact that…
The Bloody Beetroots / Death Crew 77 / The Night Seattle Wept Tears of Joy
The Bloody Beetroots / Death Crew 77 came to Seattle, saw Seattle, and conquered the living spirit of Seattle.
Usually I try and open these up with a quick breakdown of the openers. No. Not this time. I can’t. Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo deserves better. Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo deserves whatever he desires, and if that is to make people all over the globe lose their minds – Damnit, he doesn’t have to work hard to get it. Also, I usually try to make some mention of the tracks they played – no. I won’t. I refuse…
The Vultures Unite tour at El Corazon--November 2nd, 2010
It's very well possible that I start every photo blog by talking about how much the lighting at El Corazon sucks for taking photos. It's also possible that I have never mentioned this before, but it's Sunday and I'm feeling a bit too lazy to go back and check. Anyway, should any member of a band who wants me to take photos of them at this venue actually read this, I have a message for you:
BRING LIGHTS. Even if it's just a damn work lamp from Home Depot, somehow set that thing on strobe mode for…
Win tickets to see Fitz and the Tantrums on November 9th!
Dangerbird Records and Rain City Ambience are teaming up to offer a free pair of tickets to the Fitz & the Tantrums show at the Crocodile on Tuesday, November 9th.
To enter, all you have to do is retweet this post on Twitter--OR, if you are anti-Twitter, just give us a shout out on Facebook (make sure you use '@Rain City Ambience' in your update so it shows up on our page) and you'll be included in the running when we choose the winner on Friday.
Happy Tweeting!
Hide & Seek Sneak Peak (Round 3!)
Happy Monday, day-after-Halloween, and first day of November, everybody! I spent the past three days not celebrating Halloween so I could study for a midterm, but hopefully you all had a wonderful weekend.
Here is the third and final preview of Hide & Seek Clothing's winter collection. The hoodie and cardigan might be my two favorite products in the entire line, with the camera tee from the first round coming in at a close third. I'm a sucker for anything with a camera design on it--but I'm even more of a sucker for American Apparel…
Happy Halloween!
I hope everyone is having a great Halloween! I went to the album release show for Wild Orchid Children last night and got some killer photos and a great interview with Kirk Huffman. I will have my article up soon, so be looking for that and more photos coming this week!
Hide & Seek Sneak Peak (Round 2)
First off, we need to discuss the number of rhyming words in the title of this blog post. There are three.
Moving on.
As promised, here is the second preview of Hide & Seek Clothing's winter collection. "These all need to be in my life," Kelly says while wearing her Deer Acid Wash Deep V-Neck T-shirt.
Byron McKoy, the owner/designer/mastermind behind Hide & Seek, has been printing on more and more Alternative Apparel pieces these past few lines, and I think it's safe to say that most of these items are softer than…
Jingle Bell Bash lineup announced; Camping outside WaMu Theater this weekend becomes justifiable
Unless you live under a musical rock--and as far as I know those don't exist--you have undoubtedly heard of this year's Jingle Bell Bash lineup. In case you don't kn--I mean "forgot," you can expect to see some huge names at this year's event. Paramore, 3OH!3, All Time Low, The Maine, The Ready Set, Mayday Parade, A Rocket to the Moon, Cartel, Runner Runner, and a special unannounced guest (Bieber, anyone?) will be playing the December 4th event, and tickets go on sale this Saturday, October 30th at 10AM.
Entry is about 50 bucks for regular folk (probably…
CROOKER(s)
Seattle was buzzing last week with a much anticipated first-time visit on Saturday, October 23rd from an Italian DJ duo famed for their constant on-stage drinking, fidget house music anthems, and steezy street-wear trendiness. This week, however, that buzz has been quelled and people are hardly talking about this hyped-up first time appearance to Rain City…
Crookers, a larger-than-life DJ and production duo hailing from Milan, have destroyed packed venues and spun in front of sold-out festivals all over the world. They’ve done official remixes for heavy hitters such as Kid-Cudi, Britney Spears, U2, and Lady Gaga.…
Lions, Tigers, and Zombie Cougars... oh my?
Halloween is approaching, whether we like it or not! It's one of my favorite holidays, because I love to dress up. In years past, I've dressed up like Lady Gaga and Kevin Federline. (Yes, all these photos can be found on my facebook.) As I was scoping out twitter this afternoone between neglecting my unfinished homework (Senior year is simply killing me) and nap time, I saw in the trend's section the words "Zombie Cougars".
ZOMBIES ARE TAKING OVER THE WORLD! We are now finding passionate, dramatic people zombiafying themselves whenever appropriate. Halloween is no exception to this…
ZOMBIES ARE TAKING OVER THE WORLD! We are now finding passionate, dramatic people zombiafying themselves whenever appropriate. Halloween is no exception to this…
Say Anything / Motion City Soundtrack tour!
On October 19th, the Say Anything/Motion City Soundtrack headlining tour came through Seattle, playing at Showbox Sodo. The lineup for this tour was impressive. The music scene has arguably been going through many changes; ones that we can only hope are for the better and amidst that--in a music scene of similarity and little to no tact--there are still musicians creating real and original music. This tour, with its four acts, are all bands with their own sound. This wasn’t a show that you’d go to and forget one or two of the bands that played later in…
EXCLUSIVE sneak peak of Hide & Seek Clothing's upcoming line
Hide & Seek Clothing is releasing their winter collection on November 3rd, and Rain City Ambience (that's us!) has the privilege of giving you the first look of the entire line before launch. This is our first of three blogs, and each preview is a little more badass than the last.
I don't want to give too much away, but I can assure you that this line is Hide & Seek's best yet. We are most excited about the new hoodies and cardigans--I mean come on, we're from Seattle. Can you blame us? The rest…
My life is now complete.
Katie's fantastic interview with Bobby Darling of Gatsby's American Dream and Places and Numbers was apparently AP.net-newsworthy, so for the first time ever there was a link to Rain City Ambience on AbsolutePunk.net. Oh joy.
As you may know, Katie took a bit of a hiatus from the music scene, but she is back in action and apparently ready to take over the world. Look for more exciting content (interviews with Man Without Wax and Wild Orchid Children, as well as countless articles) from her in the near future.
...And to those of you…
We Came As Romans
Yes, I know. I epically fail at getting my photos up in a timely manner, but I guess its better late than never? Right then...
I had never seen WCAR before this show; never listened to their music, never saw them play, and had only heard their name before. Man, was that a REALLY big mistake. These guys are awesome. If you have heard of them but never listened, then take my advice and get their music. It is great. Just look:
I went that night to see…
I had never seen WCAR before this show; never listened to their music, never saw them play, and had only heard their name before. Man, was that a REALLY big mistake. These guys are awesome. If you have heard of them but never listened, then take my advice and get their music. It is great. Just look:
I went that night to see…
Deadmau5 > Skrillex > Lindsay Lohan > Die Antwoord
Review submitted by the ever-hilarious Craig Hanson
Something needs to be said before you read this - I'm not an artist, I'm not very musically talented, and my opinion certainly shouldn't be regarded as anything but that: an opinion. Now that the standard, "I have no qualifications to review this shit" disclaimer is out there, please, turn on "Deadmau5 - Some Chords" and get your reading game on.
I've needed some personal time to sit and stew over what an experience the recent Deadmau5 concert/show/party was here in Seattle. To fully synthesize a $2,000,000 stage and visual…
In memory of Carly Henley
Many of you know of the tragic news of Carly Henley's passing in early October, and for those of you who don't know about the Carly Henley Project, it's a project aimed to getting Carly Henley's recordings professionally mixed, mastered, and produced to complete her dreams of sharing her music with the world in a CD. The project is already WELL past the original goal of raising $12,000 before December 7th, but you can keep "backing" the project with any donation ($1 minimum) and recieve an optional gift with your pledge. Make a pledge to the Carly…
They've got plans, wicked plans...
Hi guys, Katie here! I had the opportunity to chat with Bobby Darling from Gatsbys American Dream tonight via phone call. I'm in the middle of transcribing my very lengthy interview with him but I wanted to share a little bit from the interview with you. Prepare yourself...
RCA: You guys had said that you’re testing the waters. Is that still the case or is this a full fledged reunion?
Bobby: Well, there is tons of conjecture about that. We get so many phone calls and text messages about tour and stuff, ‘what’s up, you guys are…
Re:creations dropping TONIGHT at midnight!
There For Tomorrow's newest EP, Re:Creations, drops tonight at midnight, and I highly recommend you head on over to iTunes and purchase a copy (or five).
To say I am fond of this album is an understatement. I've only had the songs in my iTunes library for about two weeks, and the play count on each track is actually a little embarrassing. (Seriously though, I don't think it's actually possible for someone to listen to seven songs 300+ times each in such a short period of time. My phone must have taken the liberty of…
I sense a reunion show in the near future...
Okay everyone, try not to freak out like I have been doing for the past five minutes when I actually stopped sneezing and read Acceptance's latest Tweet, but it's TOTALLY UNDERSTANDABLE IF YOU DO. EEE!
Posted around 8PM PST tonight (Sunday):
So, an update for y'all: I briefly chatted with jay and said he wants to talk about a show in December with @gatsbysamerican in seattle. I'm definitely gonna point him in the direction of all the incredible amount of support you cats have been showing. Again, still no promises aside from me keeping to my…
Deadmau5, Die Antwoord, and Skrillex @ The Paramount Theatre, October 13th 2010
This past Wednesday I had the pleasure of attending my first "rave"-esque show. Honestly, I have no idea how to describe the experience because it was all so new to me, so I will leave it to Craig to write up the review within the next couple of days.
This is what I do know: I hadn't seen Skrillex since he was the singer of From First to Last about five years ago, and his set kicked ass; Die Antwoord was entertaining yet at the same time the weirdest thing I had ever seen; and Deadmau5 blew…
BUY THIS ALBUM.
As devastated as I was both when Copeland broke up last year and Lydia disbanded this past March, I couldn't be happier with the sound of their newest project, States. Comprised of members of Copeland and Mindy White of Lydia, the band released their first EP, entitled Line 'Em Up, yesterday, and I absolutely cannot stop listening to these six amazing songs. These guys (and gal) are going to be huge.
Open your ears and listen.
If you're feeling awesome, buy Line 'Em Up on iTunes, and help States climb the charts!
Boom.…
There For Tomorrow @ El Corazon--October 6th, 2010
Well everyone, I took photos of There For Tomorrow at El Corazon again. This must be some kind of record; I haven't taken this many pictures of a single band since the days of bi-weekly From Aphony shows at KTUB. Did I mention that TFT is from Florida and only play here a few times a year? Maybe that's a sign that I should start attending more shows.
I wasn't sure about about the lineup of this tour at first, but my skepticism melted away once Tommy & the High Pilots took the stage. None of…
Iwrestledabearonce, The Chariot, Chelsea Smile, and more tonight at El Corazon!
Come down to El Corazon tonight to get loose in the pit to a couple amazing bands. Local seattle band Monsters Scare You! will be opening for this tour as well so it'd be nice to come out and show the local music scene a little love. If you have never experienced The Chariot live before, then this is one for sure not to miss. Even if you don't like their music, they put on one heck of a show!
I'll be there all night mixin it up so say hello and heck maybe I'll even help you…
Enter the Minus the Bear R-R-REMIX contest
Want to win some free stuff? (Really, if you say "no" to this question then you are a liar.) Minus the Bear and Dangerbird Records have teamed up to host a remix contest for My Time. You have until October 31st to remix the song and upload it to SoundCloud.
One grand prize winner will receive:
* 1 year SoundCloud premium "Solo" account
* Ableton Live 8 software
* JBL On Stage Micro portable music dock for iPod
* AKG K-309 Stereo earbud headphones
* Minus the Bear OMNI CD
* Minus the Bear OMNI…
Nostalgia album of the century: Acceptance - Phantoms
Acceptance is one of those bands that had no choice but to quit while they were ahead. There is really no possible way for a band to put out an album this terrific and then expect to outdo themselves on the next go-around.
Want a piece of 2005 in your life now? Well you are in luck, because you can download Phantoms right here, right meow. Enjoy!
A friendly reminder: DEADMAU5 and Skrillex at the Paramount on October 13th. Are you ready for this?
**Thank you to Craig Hanson for submitting this preview! Look for a review from him after the show as well.**
I recently informed a friend about the upcoming Deadmau5 show and how epic it was set to be: THE best visual show in electronic music, one of the most laudable music producers of our time flexing his craftsmanship and energy for those lucky enough to attend, and the venue which holds possibly Seattle’s richest performing arts history will be his stage.
Needless to say, my friend’s response was to be expected: “Who the hell is Dead-mouse?”
If…
Ludo, There For Tomorrow, Sunderlyn, and more at El Corazon TONIGHT!
It's been a while since we have covered a show, but we can't miss seeing There For Tomorrow on their last supporting tour for A Little Faster. Jessie and I will be there, taking photos and hanging out, so if you see one of us don't hesitate to say hi!
FYI, doors open at 6PM, and the cost is $15.
See you there!
Gatsby's American Dream are BACK TOGETHER!
That's right Seattleites--Gatsby's American Dream are back in action, and they're ready to de-shit-ify the music scene (they said it, not me).
Through the creation of a Twitter account and a couple of TwitPics (shown above), Gatsby's wants to let everyone know that they are BACK. WOOHOO!
Wanna tweet about the reunion? Use the hashtag #gatsbysisback to let everyone know just how excited you are!
I am expecting great things to start happening right about... now.
Throwback album of the minute: Alexisonfire - Watch Out!
I've been playing the music nostalgia game a lot over the past month, and there's nothing quite like putting on an old album and letting it take you back to the past. I thought this would make an interesting series of blogs (as I've been listening to quite a few older albums as of late), so I am getting the ball rolling with Watch Out! by Alexisonfire. These guys were one of my "gateway bands," if you will, and they opened my eyes to a world beyond Thrice, Thursday, and Coheed & Cambria. And although I am not…
Just a little preview...
There are few things I love more than hip hop from the Northwest, and The GNU Deal are no exception. I had the privilege of hanging out with Ashton and Eric a few weeks ago to take promos, and our adventure around Seattle ranged from the University District to the ever-classy White Center. We told dirty jokes, ate pho, and took about 300 awesomely ridiculous photos. This is the only one I can release for now, but I will definitely be posting the rest after their next album drops.
Check out The GNU Deal on
Justin Nozuka in Portland
Here are some shots I took of Justin Nozuka on the You I Wind Land and Sea tour. It was one of the most relaxing shows I've ever experienced. If you get a chance, check him out on tour!
ps. I realize all of these photos look similar. It is the result when I am happily stationed in…
ps. I realize all of these photos look similar. It is the result when I am happily stationed in…
Don't miss A Rocket to the Moon on tour!
Catch the boys in A Rocket to the Moon on the Shout It Out tour with Tulsa, OK natives, Hanson. They'll be stopping by The Moore on September 23 so enjoy a great show! I'll be sidestage for the Portland date so if you see me say "Suppp!"
Bo Burnham is at it again...
Terribly sorry that this is a week late, but it's been a long time since Bo Burnham has posted anything on his YouTube channel. Now he's back with another witty ditty (so.. corny..) and a crazy music video that literally had me in a trance by 30 seconds in--and while the song isn't exactly hilarious, I can always appreciate a video that looks like it was made for Kindergartners. OoOoOo pretty colors...
In all seriousness, you should probably check out Bo's newest song, Words Words Words, on YouTube. There are a few negative…
DEADMAU5 at the Paramount on October 13th!
I don't think I mentioned this in my blog last Sunday, but uh.. I LOVE DEADMAU5. He killed it on the VMAs, and I probably would have been happy just to sit and watch him DJ for the entire two hours of the show--but that's beside the point.
Deadmau5 will be playing at the Paramount on October 13th, and for $36.50 you can be one of the cool kids andbuy a ticket! This show is going to be amazing.
Check his website for more information.
Side note: I wonder how many mouse…
Return to Wonderland
Screen cap is taken from Sigismund S. Pikul's video of "Theater"
The Seattle music scene has become an unrecognizable force over the last several years. Where emphasis used to be on original and creative music, is now is on haircuts and neon colored skinny jeans. In what once was a community of bands and fans [turned friends], now remains a game of who can be trendier, allowing for the quality of music to be placed on the back burner. Avid concert attenders have longed for a return to a scene where music is the priority but…
Read | Posted by Katie Adams | Sep 14th 2010, 12:14pm | Show coverage, Seattle music, Fueled By Ramen
MTV Video Music Awards--White Carpet AND Show Coverage!
I've never covered an event in realtime, so I thought I'd give it a shot for the VMAs. Chances are I'll think it's too difficult after the first fifteen minutes and give up, but it's the thought that counts, right?
First and foremost,this is the first image that appears when you search "VMA" on Google: I couldn't look at Britney Spears' picture anymore, so here is my "twin," Emma Stone on the white carpet:
K HERE WE GO. Scroll all the way to the bottom to see pictures!
8:04PST: Paramore interview. Is Hayley the only person that…
First and foremost,
K HERE WE GO. Scroll all the way to the bottom to see pictures!
8:04PST: Paramore interview. Is Hayley the only person that…
Ry Cuming and Justin Nozuka at Chop Suey on Monday!
I realize that we are a predominately rock/pop/alternative (how's that for a Myspace genre?) music website, but sometimes you just have to switch it up a bit. Australian pro-surfer and bona fide "heart throb" (not my words, I swear) Ry Cuming and New York native Justin Nozuka will be playing a show at Chop Suey on Monday night. Doors open at 7, and it'll cost you $19 to get in.
Brianna will be interviewing Nozuka at the Portland show on Sunday, so feel free to leave any questions you might have in the comments!
Tomorrow! Casual Industrees make an appearance at Urbanity
University of Washington students, alumni, and fans listen up! Tomorrow at 5 PM, Seattle's beloved clothing company, Casual Industrees, will be at Urbanity in the U District to release an exclusive UW collaboration t-shirt. Think: Old school Mariner's logo meets purple and gold.
There will be free food and beer (for those over 21), and the supply of t-shirts is limited. Get yours before they sell out!
Check out the Facebook event for more info.
I hope that shirt comes in extra small...
Blue Scholars + the XX = Lumiere
It's been a while since I've posted any hip-hop on the site--and to be honest, that's a damn shame. I remember listening to the Blue Scholars back in high school when I was just figuring out the difference between rap and hip-hop (to those I may have offended with that sentence, I apologize), and they opened up a whole new world of amazing music to my ears and mind. Fast forward five years and here we are; Blue Scholars have released five additional albums and do not look to be stopping anytime soon.
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FREE Ra Ra Riot show at Easy Street Records TONIGHT!
You guys can't miss this--Ra Ra Riot are playing a FREE show tonight at 7PM at the Queen Anne location of Easy Street Records.
Never heard Ra Ra Riot before? Never fear, you can listen to their music on the new (and hopefully improved) Myspace!
When your nose feels like it's going to fall off, you know you done goofed.
Alright, you probably don't care about the mini rant I'm about to spew all over, but I have to let this out. We all know that Heidi Montag is a giant joke. If you have no idea who that is or care to know, please, stop reading this. For those who like to laugh at ignorant celebrities who are trying to "make it" in the music industry, keep reading.
We all know that plastic surgery isn't something to take lightly. Whenever I wait in the grocery store lines that extend for miles, I can't help but stare at magazine headlines…
We all know that plastic surgery isn't something to take lightly. Whenever I wait in the grocery store lines that extend for miles, I can't help but stare at magazine headlines…
THIS JUST IN: Death Cab for Cutie admits that recording is "hard"
Apparently, Twitter is the new Myspace bulletin. DCfC announced that they're recording and have supplied photos for our enjoyment.
Really, it looks like the guys are recording HARD this time. Let's hope it's less twilight-y. No offense, Death Cab, but that twilight song was the worst I've heard from you EVER.
Really, it looks like the guys are recording HARD this time. Let's hope it's less twilight-y. No offense, Death Cab, but that twilight song was the worst I've heard from you EVER.
Hello?
I always feel guilty when its been a while since i've posted. But here we go.
My summer off the road has been incredible so far. A trip to Hawaii, recording a jazz EP (finally), and overall just relaxing and doing all the stuff I said I wanted to do when I got time off.
This weekend I play my first show back with This Providence, at the Center Square Stage of Bumbershoot at 6:30. It's gonna be great to play a rick show again! Then the next weekend is a festival in Texas with some bands I cannot wait…
My summer off the road has been incredible so far. A trip to Hawaii, recording a jazz EP (finally), and overall just relaxing and doing all the stuff I said I wanted to do when I got time off.
This weekend I play my first show back with This Providence, at the Center Square Stage of Bumbershoot at 6:30. It's gonna be great to play a rick show again! Then the next weekend is a festival in Texas with some bands I cannot wait…
Read | Posted by Jake Van Paepeghem | Aug 31st 2010, 1:06am |
Set Your Goals @ The Gorge; Warped Tour 2010
This is the only band I used my 20mm (wide angle) lens on, and I kind of regret not using it for more bands. Oh well, Set Your Goals were my favorite band at Warped Tour this year, so I guess they deserved special treatment. Did I mention that at the after-Warped-BBQ their tour manager found an ax, and there is now a photo of me holding it floating around the cyber-verse? Didn't think so. Basically, Warped Tour was insane.
Ahem. Moving on.
Enjoy!
Ahem. Moving on.
Enjoy!
Warped Tour 2k10: Hillsboro
The fairgrounds were sweltering but it was so worth it! Aside from sweating my ass off, life at Warped this year was made so much easier with a press/photo pass that I do not want to revert back to being pressed against 100 0ther teenage sweat-machines while trying everything in my power to guard my camera. It's these little perks that made this year's Warped nothing shy of INCREDIBLE!
Take a look at a few shots I took of Breathe Carolina, Mayday Parade, and The Cab.
…
Take a look at a few shots I took of Breathe Carolina, Mayday Parade, and The Cab.
…Ra Ra Riot... Na Na New Music Tuesday
While meandering on Tumblr, I stumbled upon a this band called Ra Ra Riot, an indie band from New York. They bring my favorite kind of string instruments to indie rock, so I HAD to post their latest video for their single "Boy". I thought it was pretty cool, complete with multiplying cats.
VersaEmerge @ The Gorge; Warped Tour 2010
I have so many photos from Warped left to post that the thought of blogging anything is kind of frightening. I've also just realized that I have exactly one week left until I have to move out of my house, so I've been scrambling to find somewhere to live come September 1st. Tonight I am taking the night off to catch up on some RCA lovin'. Enjoy these pictures of Florida's VersaEmerge.
Also, Sierra was the most entertaining to photograph (and she was closer to the front of the 6-foot high stage), so I apologize for the…
Moneta @ The Gorge Ampitheatre; Warped Tour 2010
Hello hello, everybody! I hope you all enjoyed the weekend, because I definitely did. Now it is Tuesday evening, and the time has come for me to start blogging photos from my Warped Tour experience. I am going to do this one band at a time to keep from overwhelming myself, so check back often for updates.Photos of VersaEmerge, Mayday Parade, The Pretty Reckless, Andrew W.K., and Set Your Goals will be posted over the course of the next couple of days.
The first band we saw on Saturday were our friends in Moneta. They played on the Ernie Ball…
The first band we saw on Saturday were our friends in Moneta. They played on the Ernie Ball…
Apple Beard Jeans... what?
Alright, so youtube is a funny place when they recommend videos for users to watch. I found this 48 second gem. The bearded man himself, Dan, of Four Year Strong sampling a cover of Flo-rida's single "Low". (Remember that song that played at all our proms that, when played, suddenly made every uber white kid suddenly gangster?)
Honestly, if Four Year Strong sounded more like this, I would probably listen to them. I really do enjoy the occasional acoustic break down, even a good cover or two. Please don't misinterpret what I'm trying to say, BUT if…
Honestly, if Four Year Strong sounded more like this, I would probably listen to them. I really do enjoy the occasional acoustic break down, even a good cover or two. Please don't misinterpret what I'm trying to say, BUT if…
Win a Les Paul signed by Minus the Bear
I know how much everyone (including myself) loves free stuff, and a Gibson Les Paul signed by Minus the Bear probably isn't any exception. All you have to do is go to the Gibson website, fill out the entry form, and hit submit!
*drool*
Get your This Providence Nostalgic Pack before it's too late!
Seattle-based This Providence have been signed to Fueled by Ramen since 2006, so I guess now is the perfect time to release a Nostalgic Pack of a few pieces of timeless merchandise. In the pack you will find one hoodie (American Apparel shown above, ooh), a tote bag, and your choice of one of the three CDs that the band has released while on FBR. The pack is $45, and the offer expires on August 18th at 10:00AM.
Marketing in the music industry has gotten very creative over these past couple of years. It's pretty sad that…
New GLAMOUR KILLS fall line out now!
I know how much all you music fashionistas and fashionistos love looking *fly*, which is why I always try to post blogs after popular band-related clothing brands launch their newest lines. Glamour Kills has released their "exist"-themed fall line with 50+ new items for both men and women. Some of the designs, I must admit, are a little cheesy, but there are also a few gems that I might feeling okay wearing in public.
...and since GK doesn't let you embed images from their server (and I'm not on my own computer right now so I can't host them on…
...and since GK doesn't let you embed images from their server (and I'm not on my own computer right now so I can't host them on…
Me Vs. Myself, Sunderlyn, and Carly Henley @ the Hard Rock Cafe
Hey everyone! Sorry I've been a little MIA as of late--the Internet here is pretty terrible (stolen from a neighbor, of course) and I haven't really had the patience to upload photos over a bad connection. I'm sticking it out tonight to post the pictures that only 5 people have asked about so far: Me Vs. Myself, Sunderlyn, and Carly Henley on August 4th, 2010 at the new(ish) Hard Rock Cafe in Seattle!
Disclaimer: I couldn't shoot from many different angles, and the lighting SUCKS at this place, but I tried to work with…
Disclaimer: I couldn't shoot from many different angles, and the lighting SUCKS at this place, but I tried to work with…
I'm Alive
Hello all, I've returned from the grave. My hands are bloody and my teeth are gone. I'm covered in dirt and I can't bear the sound of a human voice. I'm not here to kill, I'm here to talk to you about a band I've recently had the chance to enjoy.
This fine group of gentleman is known as The National. Some of you may have heard of them, they have peaked on the billboard charts at #3 and I couldn't be happier for them. Unlike many indie webzines, we here at RCA don't believe in hating…
This fine group of gentleman is known as The National. Some of you may have heard of them, they have peaked on the billboard charts at #3 and I couldn't be happier for them. Unlike many indie webzines, we here at RCA don't believe in hating…
Catch OCEANS tomorrow night at El Corazon!
Make sure you head out to El Corazon tomorrow night to see our friends in Oceans (ex-Vision & Valor and Hello, High Water! Devils Hunt Me Down, Magoh, and Florence Acres will also be playing.
Watch for Jessie's interview with Oceans coming any day now... aaaany day now... *ahem*
See you tomorrow!
Let me break the silence: "LEAVE CHRISTOFER ALONE."
As I sit here on the floor of my dining room, pork chops on a fork in my left hand and watermelon in my right hand, packing tape all in my business, I am here to rant, breaking the silence that has engulfed me this summer. I've been spending my summer working, packing, and trolling (which if you don't know what that means, please click here) on tumblr. Oh, and finding time to catch up on shows I never get to watch during the school year. Well, as I've been trolling, I keep stumbling upon these posts bashing…
Enter the new Hey Marseilles fan photo contest!
Our friends in Hey Marseilles are hosting a new contest, and the rules are simple... as long as you live on the east coast. Two lucky winners will receive autographed CDs, vinyl, tote bags, stickers, t-shirts and more! All you have to do is:
1. Take photos at any of the upcoming Hey Marseilles shows listed below
2. Upload those photos to Flickr page linked via the Hey Marseilles website and tag with: "hey, marseilles, super, contest"
3. Done
Hey Marseilles East Coast Tour Dates:
August 1st - New York, NY @ The Rockwood Music…
Today is your last chance..
...to take a BITE out of Seattle. I will be attending (and hopefully taking lots of pictures at) the Bite of Seattle today, and I hope to see all of you there! Go eat, watch people play crazy instruments, and maybe even take a gander at the dancing scarf guy.
The festivities come to a close at 8PM tonight.
Click here to check out the Bite's website and see what else is going on.
The festivities come to a close at 8PM tonight.
Click here to check out the Bite's website and see what else is going on.
Bands! Need a Myspace layout or promotional photos? Check this blog out for details.
(NOTE: This blog is under construction)
After about a thousand emails and messages inquiring about Myspace layouts and promos, we have decided to come up with a few packages that have been tailored to fit the needs of bands of all shapes and sizes (just go with it). See below for a list of the services we offer; if you have any questions, do not hesitate to email us, post on our Facebook wall (we'll send you a private message once we see your request), or comment on this blog. The opportunities are endless.
Without further ado, I…
After about a thousand emails and messages inquiring about Myspace layouts and promos, we have decided to come up with a few packages that have been tailored to fit the needs of bands of all shapes and sizes (just go with it). See below for a list of the services we offer; if you have any questions, do not hesitate to email us, post on our Facebook wall (we'll send you a private message once we see your request), or comment on this blog. The opportunities are endless.
Without further ado, I…
An evening with the Maine..
...and about 300 other REALLY sweaty people. Seriously, if you were there last Friday at El Corazon for this show, you know what I mean. I think I came out of the club 5 pounds lighter, and I drank so much water!
Despite the extreme heat wave that the club endured, it was an awesome show! I have only seen The Maine play once before, and that was at a huge event [JBB this past December] and I can say that I really do enjoy them live. They have an energy that I don't see very often…
Read | Posted by Christianna Sterling | Jul 14th 2010, 7:15pm | Photography, Show coverage, Fearless
New VersaEmerge video for 'Fixed at Zero'
Florida trio VersaEmerge (sheesh, I remember when there were five people in that band) have released their video for Fixed at Zero, and.. uhh.. does this song/video remind anyone else reminded of Evanescence? I'll leave it up to you to watch some old music videos on YouTube (there are a lot), because it's really not important enough to spend the time posting all the resemblances here... I mean COME ON, it's like 80 degrees outside! I'm just saying that I felt a sense of deja vu watching Fixed at Zero, and I have a feeling I'm not…
Anberlin releases 'Impossible' music video; Kelly is left mesmerized
How's that for a blog title?
Now for something that everyone can be excited about: Anberlin news!.
The guys have just released their video for Impossible, which you can watch on MTV.com (sidenote: MTV should be renamed to Music Internet, because unless it's 2AM I never see music videos on that channel). I don't know if it's because of the two cups of coffee I just downed, but I am completely mesmerized by this video. The photography is just incredible; the shallow depth-of-field and post-processing make my heart sing.
The last time I saw Anberlin,…
Stream the Maine's Black and White in its entirety!
The Maine's album Black and White comes out tomorrow, and somehow it hasn't leaked yet (a feat pretty much unheard of in this day and age). If you absolutely cannot wait until tomorrow to hear the album, you can now stream it in its entirety on AOL music. Just click the album and scroll down for the complete playlist.
Click here for the album stream.
The caption under their album art states that this album finds the Maine with a more "cohesive, mature sound." Do you agree? What do you guys think of…
I love this band...
Set Your Goals have just released their video for Gaia Bleeds (Make Way For Man), and it can currently be watched on MTV.com.
This is definitely an interesting way to educate the public on how wasteful Americans are. As the title says, Make Way For Man.
Click here to watch it on MTV.com!
What do you think of SYG's new video? Do you think it will encourage people to be mindful of their impact on the world/environment? Let us know in the comments or on Facebook!
hay guyz
Just letting you know that Jessie Gracic is an amazing musician who needs to upload new songs to her Myspace--or just make more music in general. We hung out with our good friend, Joe, yesterday, and jammed for a few hours (I pretended that I knew how to play the bass and had fun even though I suck). I took about 550 photos (srsly) and am going to make a stop motion movie once I obtain Final Cut Pro, but for now I just have some stills to share.
…5 + 2 Doesn't Equal 7 Anymore... or DOES it?
And the Award for the most Fall Out Boy esk title goes to..... COLLEEN! Such an honor, guys! Well, Kelly called me out a few weeks ago to write some blogs and again last week. I posted a lame blog about twilight tattoos. COOL.
Guess ya'll found that to be... well, expected. So, here I am, summer fans. I am blogging away because, well, I have once again started a 52 week photo blog on my Flickr. Now now, I am not as brave as Kelly doing the whole 365 EVERY DAY... mainly because I'm lazy…
Guess ya'll found that to be... well, expected. So, here I am, summer fans. I am blogging away because, well, I have once again started a 52 week photo blog on my Flickr. Now now, I am not as brave as Kelly doing the whole 365 EVERY DAY... mainly because I'm lazy…
Madina Lake holding fundraiser to pay for Matt's medical bills
If you haven't heard yet, Matthew Leone of Madina Lake was brutally beaten when he intervened in a domestic dispute. Nathan, the lead singer and Matt's twin brother, posted the following on their Tumblr earlier this month:
"i’m afraid I have some of the worst news that has ever hit our lives. It’s almost impossible to even type this update. A few nights ago, Matthew walked from my apt. a block and a half down the street to meet a friend for a drink. half way there he saw a man severely beating his wife. Being…
Better Late Than Never
wow...
I haven't posted anything in awhile [sorry Kelly!!], and I totally apologize.
I have a TON of photos for your enjoyment. I have been going to shows and not editing/posting my photos. SORRY!! Don't hate, I promise I'll get better!
But anyways, there's a bunch of them up now on my flickr ranging from...
Emery...
to Friday Night Boys and Cute Is What We Aim For...
to the always strong Classic Crime.
Seriously, Seattle has some of the best venues and local bands ever.
So we know that Amber…
I haven't posted anything in awhile [sorry Kelly!!], and I totally apologize.
I have a TON of photos for your enjoyment. I have been going to shows and not editing/posting my photos. SORRY!! Don't hate, I promise I'll get better!
But anyways, there's a bunch of them up now on my flickr ranging from...
Emery...
to Friday Night Boys and Cute Is What We Aim For...
to the always strong Classic Crime.
Seriously, Seattle has some of the best venues and local bands ever.
So we know that Amber…
He is We tonight at El Corazon!
Bobby Long, He Is We, shyforshy, Lakeview Drive, Dylan Jakobsen, and Blake Cowan are playing at El Corazon tonight, and you best be going! Our lovely Portland correspondent, Brianna, will be there (hopefully taking photos), so if you see her make sure you say hi!
See the flyer after the jump!
He is We on Myspace
Shyforshy on Myspace
See the flyer after the jump!
He is We on Myspace
Shyforshy on Myspace
There For Tomorrow @ El Corazon--June 30th, 2010
I was going to wait until a few more photos surfaced, but the ones I took will suffice for now. This was the first time I was able to use my 50mm f/1.4 USM lens at a show, and I can't even express in words how much of a difference it made--even WITH sand in the autofocus mechanism (don't ask), the photos looked at least five times better than the ones I have taken with my 50mm f/1.8. Maybe the $125 cleaning is worth it afterall... Moving on.
The El Corazon website lied and said that the show…
Eminem > everyone else. Especially Miley Cyrus. Warning: Rant ahead.
On Tuesday we learned that Eminem literally obliterated the competition with the release of his album Recovery, with 753,870 copies sold in the first week. Degrassi star, Drake, pushed 156,451 copies of his release, and poor little skankface Miley Cyrus only enticed 106,553 people to buy Can't Be Tamed. Boo hoo.
This just goes to show that horribly revealing leotards and $24,000 dollar hair extensions don't do much in terms of promoting album sales. In fact, Miley's edgy look is hurting her image and her career (don't even get me started on her reputation). At…
Top 12 WORST Ideas in the History of... Ever?
So, I've been MIA for a while. Sorry about that guys. I could give you my reasons, the real solid truth, but I doubt you'd wanna hear... Let's just say that summer isn't what I thought it was going to be.
Well, this summer brought one thing I was interested in. I'm not talking about fruity popsicles, short shorts, or the endless albums released that really should never have existed in the first place. I am talking about this FAD called Twilight.
Before you close out of this window, and YES! I KNOW YOU WANT TO! HEAR ME OUT!
I…
Well, this summer brought one thing I was interested in. I'm not talking about fruity popsicles, short shorts, or the endless albums released that really should never have existed in the first place. I am talking about this FAD called Twilight.
Before you close out of this window, and YES! I KNOW YOU WANT TO! HEAR ME OUT!
I…
New There For Tomorrow video--and show tomorrow!
There For Tomorrow have just released their video for Deathbed, and it is streaming on mtv.com now!
Also, the guys will be playing tomorrow night at El Corazon with Sing it Loud, Every Avenue, and The Secret Handshake. We will be there (possibly doing a followup interview with TFT) so you should proooobably come down and hang out. It'll be a good time.
Enter Hide & Seek's newest contest!
All you have to do is stick Hide & Seek stickers everywhere and take pictures of your work, and you can win a hoodie, t-shirt, and button pack! How hard can it be? (The answer is not very.)
Also, sorry I have been MIA this past week; I've been in Hawaii and will be home tomorrow night. Regular posts will resume soon.
Time Off (Sorry)
Sorry it's been so long.
Latest with me: Got done with an incredible headlining tour with This Providence about two months ago, and had an amazing time. Shows were a blast, kids were great. And to no surprise of ours, Seattle was the best way to end the tour. We played to a near sold out Showbox Market. The stage was bouncing so much from the movement in the crowd. My microphone stand was shaking- must have been quite a sight watching my mouth try and follow the diaphragm.
I had the pleasure of bringing my Dad's 1978 Yamaha SR2000…
Latest with me: Got done with an incredible headlining tour with This Providence about two months ago, and had an amazing time. Shows were a blast, kids were great. And to no surprise of ours, Seattle was the best way to end the tour. We played to a near sold out Showbox Market. The stage was bouncing so much from the movement in the crowd. My microphone stand was shaking- must have been quite a sight watching my mouth try and follow the diaphragm.
I had the pleasure of bringing my Dad's 1978 Yamaha SR2000…
Hide & Seek SUMMER line out now!
Our friends in Hide & Seek Clothing have released their summer line, and let me tell you: IT'S OFF THE CHAIN. Yeah, it's so great that I am using phrases that should have died before they were born. Mhm. This line consists of 9 new products, and there is a solid mix of American Apparel and Alternative Apparel garments to choose from.
Check out all of Hide & Seek's clothing on their website, and make sure you use the discount code RAINCITYAMBIENCE for 10% off your entire…
Check out all of Hide & Seek's clothing on their website, and make sure you use the discount code RAINCITYAMBIENCE for 10% off your entire…
Rockin' Romance 2 out tomorrow!
Rockin' Romance: Volume 2 is the highly anticipated follow up to 2009's compilation featuring popular love songs covered by up and coming indie rock artists. Destiny Worldwide will continue announce two bands per week until May 28th.
The artists announced are up and coming solo artist Cady Groves with her cover of "God Must Have Spent A Little More Time On You" by NSYNC, Artist vs. Poet with their cover of "I Believe In A Thing Called Love" by The Darkness, Holiday Parade with their cover of "Slide" by Goo Goo Dolls, Breathe Electric with their cover…
Alright, so here's the deal.
I've started a 365 photo project on Flickr, and most of the time I have spent online these past few days have been on that site. Sorry for neglecting you, RCA.
If you are at all interested in seeing my progress with this project, check out my 365 set on Flickr. In the meantime, I will be posting on here more now that school is out and I'm all caught up on my sleep. Watch for many-a-blog from Colleen as well!
Happy summer, everyone!
If you are at all interested in seeing my progress with this project, check out my 365 set on Flickr. In the meantime, I will be posting on here more now that school is out and I'm all caught up on my sleep. Watch for many-a-blog from Colleen as well!
Happy summer, everyone!
Lady Gaga releases video for ALEJANDRO
If you haven't already, watch Lady Gaga's video for Alejandro on YouTube now.
This is a LOT different from Telephone--and not in a good way. There's a little too much sex and not enough substance. So, in an attempt to find a deeper meaning to this video (as I was completely stumped), I turned to the great ol' Internet for answers. And what did I get? Diddly squat.
A couple of interns at BlackMag speculate that the video is about her leaving (or stomping on) the Catholic church, but they don't really go…
I'm free!
Sorry for the lack of updates for the past few days; I had finals up until this morning, but now it is finally summer! Time to join Colleen and the rest of the Washington state schools in summer vacay. Too bad the weather hasn't gotten the memo that it's supposed to be SUNNY now. Pfft!
Anyway, I had a little photo shoot on Saturday night with a few of my roommates, and I want to share my favorites with you guys. We went to the abandoned TUBS building on 50th in the U District and pretty much just went crazy.…
Anyway, I had a little photo shoot on Saturday night with a few of my roommates, and I want to share my favorites with you guys. We went to the abandoned TUBS building on 50th in the U District and pretty much just went crazy.…
New Crystal Castles = Amazing
This album is so amazing that I started to write a review on it--then I realized that my writing was not worthy enough to be directed to such a beautiful piece of work. Seriously. If you want to read a real review then go to Pitchfork.
All I'm saying is that anyone who appreciates music should probably listen to this CD. My favorite tracks (thus far) are Baptism and.. everything else. As one of our Facebook fans put it, with this album "it's like they actually put forth some effort..." and I couldn't…
Simon's last radio show. It's on now. LISTEN.
I should have posted this blog earlier, but better late than never!
My significant other (AKA Simon AKA the Snow of Kilimanjaro) is a DJ on UW's student-run Rainy Dawg Radio, and tonight is his last show EVER!
Tune in from now until 11. So far he has played some new Crystal Castles, Delorean, and Royksopp. Next up you will hear Mew, Tokyo Police Club, and maybe a little MGMT.
Click here to listen!
Mace + ATL - Bamboozle line-up = this?
Alright, this is RIDICULOUS. But really? Security guards from Six Flags, you are THAT COOL to mace 15-year-old fan girls? You think you're so AWESOME, some NYPD, and mace is the only way to stop FAN-HYSTERIA?
I've read the tweets. I've read the comments @ AP. I've read every news report on this subject. And, I really can't justify why a security guard, NOT A COP, would mace a fan. Sure, girls can be a little scary. PERIOD. I've had to punch a few girls at shows before. But honestly, mace at SIX FLAGS? JUST LOOK…
I've read the tweets. I've read the comments @ AP. I've read every news report on this subject. And, I really can't justify why a security guard, NOT A COP, would mace a fan. Sure, girls can be a little scary. PERIOD. I've had to punch a few girls at shows before. But honestly, mace at SIX FLAGS? JUST LOOK…
TOMORROW!
We're not going to let you forget this. Great music and a barbecue for a cause that only costs EIGHT DOLLARS?! Sounds like a deal to me.
Check out our original blog on the show here!
Check out our original blog on the show here!
Bumbershoot lineup announced!
Now that Folklife and Sasquatch are over, it's time to focus on the next big Seattle event: BUMBERSHOOT! This year's lineup and ticket prices were just announced, and it's definitely a lot more affordable this year if you are not interested in seeing any of the mainstage artists. Tickets start at $22 a day ($40 for tickets with mainstage access), with a couple of VIP packages starting at $250.
The big names of this year are: Bob Dylan / Mary J. Blige / Weezer / Hole / Rise Against / Neko Case / The Decemberists / J.…
Folklife Festival 2010 -- Photos and more!
To be quite honest, this year's Folklife was kind of a bummer. The weather just did NOT want to let up for a few days so everyone could enjoy the entertainment and food that Folklife has to offer. Regardless, my boyfriend, Simon, and I went out on Saturday and Sunday to shop, eat, and watch people show off their talents.
Even though it was raining, I still wanted to take some photos to remember the weekend by. These are on my Flickr as well.
I don't think these kids were even supposed…
Even though it was raining, I still wanted to take some photos to remember the weekend by. These are on my Flickr as well.
I don't think these kids were even supposed…
Kick off your summer with an AWESOME show for an AWESOME-R cause!
I just received an email from the lovely people at Club Impact (though the sender did not identify his or herself o.O), but they are holding an acoustic benefit show and barbecue at the Destiny Worldwide office in Kirkland on June 4th. That's this Friday!
From Impact:
"You may or may not know that we lost our funding last year and therefore we lost our old venue in Tacoma, WA. It was a major bummer to everyone, but we are looking at new potential spaces and gearing up to get Club Impact back on track and continue our…
Read | Posted by Kelly Mason | May 30th 2010, 12:00am | Seattle music, Seattle happenings, Destiny Worldwide
SASQUATCH and FOLKLIFE start today!
Two of the best festivals in Washington happen on the same weekend every year, and it tears me to pieces that I can't attend both. Or can I?
I had a press pass for the entire weekend at Sasquatch, but tickets were sold out (and $300 on Craigslist) by the time they told me I had received them. After a few kinks in the road (school stuff of course), I am still tentatively planning on attending tomorrow. Maybe today and Monday will be dedicated to Folklife. Afterall, that event IS free...
Bands playing today:
My Morning Jacket /…
Holy crap..
I never thought I'd see the day when this happened:
That's not even the worst of it. A topless photo of Hayley Williams was live on her Twitter page tonight for about ten minutes. The screenshot I saw of the twitpic already had over 7,000 views, and now the Internet is about to EXPLODE.
According to her Twitter page, Williams was hacked, and the fact that Paramore's default last.fm picture and heading were changed to match the--er--theme of the night makes for a pretty convincing story.
What happens next? I honestly don't know what to expect. Hayley…
That's not even the worst of it. A topless photo of Hayley Williams was live on her Twitter page tonight for about ten minutes. The screenshot I saw of the twitpic already had over 7,000 views, and now the Internet is about to EXPLODE.
According to her Twitter page, Williams was hacked, and the fact that Paramore's default last.fm picture and heading were changed to match the--er--theme of the night makes for a pretty convincing story.
What happens next? I honestly don't know what to expect. Hayley…
Welcome Back, Free Music Thursday!
First off, let's all give a giant hand the size of TEXAS to our programmers for fixing ALL our bugs! /does backflip
Well, I'm a big fan of free music (legally, of course) and I bet you are too. PLUS, every OTHER music site does "FREE MUSIC FRIDAY", and to be ahead of the curve, here we are. With that said, I've compiled a list of AWESOME bands (literally or sarcastically) who are sharing some pretty AWESOME music.
1. Hawthorne Heights acoustic version of Nervous Breakdown. (oh, break DOWN, HH!)
2. Innerpartysystem's "American Trash" from their new EP…
Well, I'm a big fan of free music (legally, of course) and I bet you are too. PLUS, every OTHER music site does "FREE MUSIC FRIDAY", and to be ahead of the curve, here we are. With that said, I've compiled a list of AWESOME bands (literally or sarcastically) who are sharing some pretty AWESOME music.
1. Hawthorne Heights acoustic version of Nervous Breakdown. (oh, break DOWN, HH!)
2. Innerpartysystem's "American Trash" from their new EP…
THE SITE IS BACK THE SITE IS BACK
MUCH REJOICING!!
It's been a dark three weeks, but we are back and ready for action. After hours working with our programmer and our hosting's LiveChat, the fix ended up being painfully simple (though, had we originally made this change and it didn't work the site would have been down for much longer).
All frustrations aside, we are back, and three weeks behind with blogs, reviews, and news posts. If you have any suggestions for news stories or blogs, send em to our Facebook page!
It's been a dark three weeks, but we are back and ready for action. After hours working with our programmer and our hosting's LiveChat, the fix ended up being painfully simple (though, had we originally made this change and it didn't work the site would have been down for much longer).
All frustrations aside, we are back, and three weeks behind with blogs, reviews, and news posts. If you have any suggestions for news stories or blogs, send em to our Facebook page!
This Providence tonight at the Showbox!
I haven't been to a show in forever (There For Tomorrow, maybe?), and if I didn't have a fever of a million degrees I would probably be in attendance tonight at the Showbox. To those of you who are going--I HATE YOU. Just kidding.
Okay, now it's time for me to zone out on the couch while watching 2006's cycle of America's Next Top Model. Have fun the show!
Punk Goes Classic Rock: Just another reason to rip your ears out of your head
This blog had to happen (and everybody knows it), so if you are a sucker for the Punk Goes _____ albums then I suggest you don't read these next few paragraphs.
Fearless Records are really milking this series for all it's [not] worth [anymore]. Back in the day, the first Punk Goes Pop album introduced my ears to Thrice, and it pretty much opened the gateway to the whole genre that has captivated so many years of my life. Ahh, nostalgia. Rufio, Thrice, Yellowcard… those were the days.
BUT THIS--THIS "PUNK GOES CLASSIC ROCK"…
Official Announcement of Rockin' Romance: Volume 2
Destiny Worldwide will release Rockin' Romance: Volume 2 on June 15, 2010.
Rockin' Romance: Volume 2 is the highly anticipated follow up to 2009's compilation featuring popular love songs covered by up and coming indie rock artists. Destiny Worldwide will continue announce two bands per week until May 28th.
The artists announced are up and coming solo artist Cady Groves with her cover of "God Must Have Spent A Little More Time On You" by NSYNC, Artist vs. Poet with their cover of "I Believe In A Thing Called Love" by The Darkness, and today Holiday Parade is announced with…
Rockin' Romance: Volume 2 is the highly anticipated follow up to 2009's compilation featuring popular love songs covered by up and coming indie rock artists. Destiny Worldwide will continue announce two bands per week until May 28th.
The artists announced are up and coming solo artist Cady Groves with her cover of "God Must Have Spent A Little More Time On You" by NSYNC, Artist vs. Poet with their cover of "I Believe In A Thing Called Love" by The Darkness, and today Holiday Parade is announced with…
I could really use a wish right now...
So, this might be "old" news to those who like to keep it current, but last week I heard "Airplanes" by B.O.B. featuring Eminem and Hayley Williams. Here are three reasons why this song is FREAKING epic.
1. B.O.B. has some flowing lyrics (Eminem too!)
2. It will catch your attention... and stick to you.
3. Hayley hasn't done anything like this... expanding career? CHEAHHH!!!
Go listen to Airplanes on Tumblr, now.
Or, go be old-school and buy it on iTunes... or not.
1. B.O.B. has some flowing lyrics (Eminem too!)
2. It will catch your attention... and stick to you.
3. Hayley hasn't done anything like this... expanding career? CHEAHHH!!!
Go listen to Airplanes on Tumblr, now.
Or, go be old-school and buy it on iTunes... or not.
Read | Posted by Colleen Gilfoy | Apr 25th 2010, 10:16pm | Music News, Rants & Raves, Fueled By Ramen
New Minus the Bear album LEAKED!
I usually don't openly support illegal downloading, but I think the time has come for me to say that anyone who tells you to purchase everything that you listen to is either a) a hypocrite, or b) 70 years old. I've been downloading music since the era of Napster, when it would take 3 hours to download one song on my crappy 28.8K connection. Those were the days--I really cherished every song I downloaded, from Samantha Mumba to LFO (hey, I was like 10 years old, okay?). Nowadays the only music I really purchase are albums…
New iPhone "4G" Leaked
May be old news to some, but on March 18th, Apple engineer Gray Powell left his phone, cleverly disguised as an iPhone 3GS, on a bar stool of a German bar in Redwood City, California. Long story short, the guys at Gizmodo got a call about this new "iPhone 4G" and offered to buy this prototype from the man who found it for $5,000, and apparently Apple wants it back.
This is about the right time as Apple has released it's 3 previous iPhones in the June/July months for the AT&T;Carrier. Speaking of which, there's also news…
The Spill Canvas premiers "Our Song" video
Ok, so I am a sucker for corny videos with a heart felt message, but no one does cheesy videos like The Spill Canvas. They are one of those bands I personally have put in a category of cliche, but I guess I am a fan of the cliche. Maybe that's the point... I DON'T KNOW!
Anyways, the new video made me realize how much I love to laugh at tragedy, like someone getting hit by a train or squashed by dinosaurs. REALLY, I DO! It's what makes shows like America's Funniest Videos my instant pick me up!
…
Anyways, the new video made me realize how much I love to laugh at tragedy, like someone getting hit by a train or squashed by dinosaurs. REALLY, I DO! It's what makes shows like America's Funniest Videos my instant pick me up!
…April 17th is RECORD STORE DAY
That's right, ladies and gentlemen... this coming Saturday is officially Record Store Day. Never mind the fact that the founder of this day totes the same name as a certain Rihanna-beater (*cough* Chris Brown *cough*); just get out there and buy some music for once in your life!
There are many participating stores in Seattle, and some shops are even hosting live performances in celebration of the event. For example, Minus the Bear will be playing at Sonic Boom in Seattle, and I just found this out and now my heart is shattered into a million…
No Bragging Rights in town again?!
Oh yes they are. The Riverside, CA band was just in town on Easter and will be back this coming Wednesday with Lower Definition and Jamie’s Elsewhere at El Corazon. Considering the size of the crowd at their most recent show, you probably don't know about the geniousness that is NBR. From singalongs to choreographed guitar and bass swings, this band puts on a show that leaves a lasting impression on everyone who sees them perform. Their show was paired with the Jonny Craig show, which El Corazon had double booked and stuck in the lounge, but…
Read | Posted by Katie Adams | Apr 11th 2010, 11:03pm |
The Classic Crime does it again...
Another amazing show, and another amazing album. The Classic Crime have a strong fanbase here in their native Seattle, WA. They are one of my personal favorite bands, both on CD and live, and if you came out to their CD release show on April 6th then you know what I mean! Great guys, and great music.
So I was there, camera in hand, and took some pictures. It's another reason I love them, they shoot great live shots. So head on over to my Flickr to see more! I'll be uploading them as…
Moneta, Shyforshy, Sunderlyn, and West on 18 at GRCC on April 16th!
On April 16th, Green River Community College will be hosting an all-ages show in their Lindbloom Student Center. Moneta, Shyforshy, Sunderlyn, and West on 18 will be playing the event. Doors open at 6:30, and the show is only FIVE DOLLARS!! How's that for a recession show? If you find yourself down in the southend on the 16th, you better stop in for this magical event.
Ahh.. Shows at Green River Community College... Really brings me back to the KGRG Summer Riot-- when Boys Dont Bleed were still a band. MAN, that makes me feel old.
Have you heard of Anarbor?
Oh you haven't? I'm going to let you in on a little/medium/venti secret: Anarbor.
Anarbor is a group of friends from Phoenix, Arizona who make shradical tunes. They fall into the pop rock genre, but they definitely have their own psychedelic spunk. Their record The Words You Don't Swallow is out in stores on 4/20. Yeah, 4/20. Celebrate. I highly recommend you mark your calendars for this one and say hello to your new favorite band.
(Click image to pre-order)
;)
Anarbor is a group of friends from Phoenix, Arizona who make shradical tunes. They fall into the pop rock genre, but they definitely have their own psychedelic spunk. Their record The Words You Don't Swallow is out in stores on 4/20. Yeah, 4/20. Celebrate. I highly recommend you mark your calendars for this one and say hello to your new favorite band.
(Click image to pre-order)
;)
Aaron Gillespie is no longer apart of Underoath?
No, it's not a rumor. Aaron Gillespie has parted ways with the Solid State/Tooth & Nail Records hardcore band Underoath. My heart is so torn! Aaron's been sort of a hero of mine since 2006, when I was just some "scene" kid living in Seattle, Washington. I feel as if Underoath has been a guiding light, leading the way with Aaron as the leader... so without Aaron, what will happen to Underoath?
Honestly, nobody knows for sure. We know that Underoath will go through MAJOR a sound, image, and message change. The same Underoath we see today, Grammy Nominations and…
Honestly, nobody knows for sure. We know that Underoath will go through MAJOR a sound, image, and message change. The same Underoath we see today, Grammy Nominations and…
We Came As Romans, new tour and album!
We Came As Romans have added an April Canadian tour and full US tour in May to their ever-growing schedule, kicking off this Friday, April 8th in Windsor, Ontario. The Michigan sextet just wrapped up a six week full US tour last month alongside Alesana and A Skylit Drive.
We Came As Romans are touring in support of their debut full-length, To Plant A Seed, which has recently been released in the UK and Germany, and will soon be available in Japan. In the US, the album has remained on the Billboard New Artist chart for over 20 weeks. Fans…
We Came As Romans are touring in support of their debut full-length, To Plant A Seed, which has recently been released in the UK and Germany, and will soon be available in Japan. In the US, the album has remained on the Billboard New Artist chart for over 20 weeks. Fans…
Villains, Villains, Villains...
There hasn’t been very many times in the last year or two that I could honestly say I was proud of the Seattle scene. There’s no denying that our scene had hit rock bottom. Between some of the largest local bands breaking up and kids just not going to shows, some would go as far to say we don’t have a scene anymore. Slowly bands have been making a return and more bands have been formed, but one band that has stuck it out is Moneta. This amazing band made its debut in early 2007 and…
Happy Easter! Now everyone go listen to Justin Bieber.
If you couldn't sense my e-sarcasm, that was a joke.
I have been deprived of internet at my house at school for the past week, and the only time I can get online is during class or when I'm at a friend's house. My apologies for my absence. Now I am at my dad's house, and rather than get a full eight hours of sleep before I leave for Anacortes in the morning, I have decided that a rant about Justin Bieber is long overdue. In fact, I'm surprised that Colleen hasn't done it already... Maybe she secretly loves him...…
I have been deprived of internet at my house at school for the past week, and the only time I can get online is during class or when I'm at a friend's house. My apologies for my absence. Now I am at my dad's house, and rather than get a full eight hours of sleep before I leave for Anacortes in the morning, I have decided that a rant about Justin Bieber is long overdue. In fact, I'm surprised that Colleen hasn't done it already... Maybe she secretly loves him...…
You know your life sucks when...
"You know your life sucks when Hannah Montana makes you famous."
YES, Trace Cyrus, that means YOU! A few days ago I heard that Metro Gay-shun... I mean, Metro Station called it quits. I'm thinking, "YES, FINALLY! A SUCKY BAND ACTUALLY CALLED IT QUITS! THE MUSIC WORLD ISN'T GOING TO HELL IN A HANDBASKET!!!"
oh, but I was SO wrong.
This morning, I woke up to twitter, as usual. I had a friend stay over in my dorm-room, so I was trying to be as quiet as I could... but, the quiet could NOT be sustained after I…
YES, Trace Cyrus, that means YOU! A few days ago I heard that Metro Gay-shun... I mean, Metro Station called it quits. I'm thinking, "YES, FINALLY! A SUCKY BAND ACTUALLY CALLED IT QUITS! THE MUSIC WORLD ISN'T GOING TO HELL IN A HANDBASKET!!!"
oh, but I was SO wrong.
This morning, I woke up to twitter, as usual. I had a friend stay over in my dorm-room, so I was trying to be as quiet as I could... but, the quiet could NOT be sustained after I…
Shows this week!
Who's going?! It's going to be great!
Read | Posted by Katie Adams | Mar 29th 2010, 1:48pm |
I'm comin home...
Remember when I said that my previous blog was the first "of many" blog posts I made from San Diego? Well, it turns out I was lying about that, and the time I spent on my computer was mostly on FarmVille trying to help my little sister and two cousins to level up. Pretty cool, right?
Anywho, I'm back at the airport again, and it's 80 degrees in San Diego. The weather report says that Seattle is 54 degrees and raining. BOO.
This past week has consisted of frozen yogurt, tennis, swimming, shopping, the beach, and good old fashioned family…
Anywho, I'm back at the airport again, and it's 80 degrees in San Diego. The weather report says that Seattle is 54 degrees and raining. BOO.
This past week has consisted of frozen yogurt, tennis, swimming, shopping, the beach, and good old fashioned family…
And the Award for the "Biggest Burn" of the week goes to...
As I was browsing FB status updates since being back in the good ol' U S of A, I stopped when I read, "Omg, thank you Will for finally revealing the truth about Matt on absolutepunk.net It needed to be said." So, I did a little research thus bringing the best award we can metaphorically give. Yes, Will Nutter, you get the "Biggest Burn" of the week.
Here is what He said:
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This has been one of the most amazing responses I've ever seen. Thank you so much for keeping an open mind about this all and recognizing that…
Here is what He said:
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This has been one of the most amazing responses I've ever seen. Thank you so much for keeping an open mind about this all and recognizing that…
Villians is coming...
Are you ready?
This Saturday is the anticipated album release for Moneta's "Villians". Will you be there? I sure will be!
Read | Posted by Katie Adams | Mar 25th 2010, 5:07pm |
Copeland, I Can Make A Mess, Person L, Deas Vail, oh my!
Only a band like Copeland could bring together such a vast array of individuals. As I scanned the crowd once Copeland ended the show, I saw everyone from ravers to indie kids, wannabe hardcore kids and punks, Jesus freaks and people over 40 years old. That diversity didn’t matter, though, because despite that diversity, there was a unity. There were different points during their set that Aaron Marsh, the band’s vocalist, stopped singing and the crowd…
Read | Posted by Katie Adams | Mar 24th 2010, 12:05am |
Bands that don't suck, part 2: Mumford and Sons
My ride is almost to the airport to pick me up, so this is going to be short and sweet.
Incidentally, this artist was also on the compilation that I received from Byron, but I was also reminded of this band by a fan on our Facebook page (*cough* become a fan for a double dose of RCA).
Mumford and Sons is today's band that doesn't suck. Precious.
And vacation begins.. now.
Hooray! I literally just landed in San Diego, and it is a PERFECT 70 degrees outside. Jealous? Also, it's 10 AM and I have been awake for five hours now. My flight was at 7 AM, and the only sleep I got on the plane was quickly interrupted by the guy sitting next to me who just *had* to go to the bathroom after downing a cup of coffee. The nerve, right?
Anyway, I am sitting in the airport waiting for my friend to pick me up. I am staying with her for two nights at San Diego State University,…
Anyway, I am sitting in the airport waiting for my friend to pick me up. I am staying with her for two nights at San Diego State University,…
Bands that don't suck (part one): Freelance Whales
It's Saturday night, and I am sitting at my mom's house watching a terribly depressing movie called Born Into Brothels. The movie is basically about children who live in the Red Light District in Calcutta, India. An Englishwoman teaches them photography and the children learn to see the world through through new eyes.... I literally can't keep my eyes from the screen for long enough to write a complete sentence in this blog. THIS IS TAKING FOREVER.
Anyway, the whole purpose of this blog is to share an artist with you guys that I just recently…
Corner State all ages CD release show tonight!
Looking for something to do tonight? Head out to Corner State's CD release show in Bothell! They will be playing with our dear friend Carly Henley.
The show starts at 5PM and costs $5! Check out the flyer below for more information.
The show starts at 5PM and costs $5! Check out the flyer below for more information.
London :: Day Five & Six
Hey guys. So, let's just say that French is NOT the language of love, but rather the language of pimply teenage boys who attempt to hit on you and smell foul. Whoever said it was were terribly wrong.
Yesterday (since i forgot to write about that), we went to Buckingham Palace, home of Queen Elizabeth. There, we watched the changing of the guard. Not only was that the longest "ceremony" I've watched through a steel gate, it was also the most ridiculous. The band played songs like "Sargent Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club" & "With a Little Help from My Friends"…
Yesterday (since i forgot to write about that), we went to Buckingham Palace, home of Queen Elizabeth. There, we watched the changing of the guard. Not only was that the longest "ceremony" I've watched through a steel gate, it was also the most ridiculous. The band played songs like "Sargent Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club" & "With a Little Help from My Friends"…
London :: Day Two, Three, && FOUR?!
Alright, so super suckage on time & whatever for RCA... haven't really checked FB yet. A wee bit nervous bout that. I've come to the conclusion that anyone can be attractive to me if they can speak with an English accent. LET ME TELL YOU, a guy that would be a 5 in America could be a 7 or an 8 if they spoke with an English accent. Personal opinion.
So, i'll break down a bit on what we did each day with my side comments. READY?
London :: Day Two
- Woke up to what seemed like 4 am…
So, i'll break down a bit on what we did each day with my side comments. READY?
London :: Day Two
- Woke up to what seemed like 4 am…
Moneta updates!
Moneta have posted a new song on their Myspace page, and I have to say that I actually like the direction these guys are going in. It's great to watch local bands stick it out through the hard times and evolve into something awesome, even if I wasn't the biggest fan of the music in the first place. At this point Moneta just MAY have won me over (okay, they definitely have).
Plus, their album artwork is amazing:
Don't forget, Moneta's CD release show for Villains is on March 27th…
London:: Day One
So, I'm sitting here in this hole-in-the-wall hotel called St. Athen's Hotel in London, near Russell Square, and here I sit. I am drained. I did not sleep on the flight, thus making me sort of groggy. The flight wasn't TOO bad... but it sucks being gluten free. When we landed, we went through these train things called the tube. Really cool transportation system London has.
Anyways, I became a fan of British Pubs. Not only are they pretty clean, but they serve pretty dang good food. I had chicken fingers on lettuce... sounds like an awkward salad but it…
Anyways, I became a fan of British Pubs. Not only are they pretty clean, but they serve pretty dang good food. I had chicken fingers on lettuce... sounds like an awkward salad but it…
With my head in the clouds...
Well, fans... in about 24 hours, I will be in London. I'm still in absolute shock. I have nothing packed. I have yet to clean my dorm room. I haven't written my review for Moneta's new EP "Villians" (which is think is going to be a new new sound for all you fans!). I have so much to do... but yet, I'm writing this.
Tonight, Underoath is playing TONIGHT in London... maybe i'll see those guys while I'm in the city tomorrow. TOMORROW! AH! Still blowing my mind. Anyways, back to reality...
Some things happened this week:
1. Emery's video…
Tonight, Underoath is playing TONIGHT in London... maybe i'll see those guys while I'm in the city tomorrow. TOMORROW! AH! Still blowing my mind. Anyways, back to reality...
Some things happened this week:
1. Emery's video…
Kelly news + music news + another unexpected mini-rant = wtf blog post.
Hey everyone. Sorry it's been quiet around here for the past fews days; next week is finals week, and I have been preparing myself for the two finals I have to take on Saturday. I realize that one blog about the inefficiency of Internet Explorer is probably not going to hold you guys over until next Wednesday, so I thought I would just post something of no real substance but is awesome anyway (e.g. a picture of 400 raccoons with laser beam eyes that I found on Strike Gently).
As a friendly reminder, New Found Glory are playing…
Quick site update...
Apparently the landing page of the site is having serious issues displaying properly on IE 7 all running versions of Internet Explorer (6, 7, and 8).
The 15% of you who visit the site using IE should probably switch to at least Firefox, because Internet Explorer is the worst functioning browser in the history of the universe. I don't need to cite any sources that support this statement, because everybody knows it to be true... well, at least 85% of the people who…
Thanks to Mike Dossett for the heads up on this one...
The 15% of you who visit the site using IE should probably switch to at least Firefox, because Internet Explorer is the worst functioning browser in the history of the universe. I don't need to cite any sources that support this statement, because everybody knows it to be true... well, at least 85% of the people who…
The pre-order is here!
It's been awhile since I have seen a band/label get so involved with promoting an album over two months before its scheduled release, but in this case I'm definitely not complaining.
You can now pre-order Minus the Bear's OMNI on Amazon. You can also play an OMNI-themed game of Simon Says (AKA Omni Says) on the Minus the Bear website, and let me tell you: It's addicting.
Show tonight!
Our featured artist, Hexxus, is playing at El Corazon tonight with the Sky Electric, A Hope For Home, To the Wind, and Alive Through Love. The show starts at 5:00, and will cost $12 at the door. See you all there!
Take Action Tour raises over $60,000 for Driving for Donors
This was just too incredible to not blog about. Remember the photos of There For Tomorrow I took last week? Those were from the Seattle date of the Take Action Tour, which just wrapped up in Dallas a few days ago.
The impact of this year's tour:
• Over $60,000 raised to help further the mission of Patrick Pedraja and his organization Driving For Donors
• Over 30,000 fans in 31 cities proved that the world can be made a better place
• Tour reaches goal enlisting over 2010 fans to sign up for the National…
PHOTO DUMP: European Escapades part 2
Hey everyone, I know it's been a couple of weeks, but I'm back with photos from London and Cambridge, England for your viewing pleasure.
I fell in love with London, and if you ever have the chance to go, DO IT DO IT DO IT. It's the most expensive country in the world, so don't expect to do very much shopping, but if you eat at Mark's & Spencer's (basically a grocery store chock-full of delicious ready-made food) for every meal of every day you should be alright. Plus, the Tate Museum of Modern Art is free admission, and there…
I fell in love with London, and if you ever have the chance to go, DO IT DO IT DO IT. It's the most expensive country in the world, so don't expect to do very much shopping, but if you eat at Mark's & Spencer's (basically a grocery store chock-full of delicious ready-made food) for every meal of every day you should be alright. Plus, the Tate Museum of Modern Art is free admission, and there…
This isn't where I parked my car.....?
How are we doing?
I'm Jake. I'm a 22 year-old male from Seattle, and will confess, I am a music-holic.
As with everyone, I have my musical fallbacks (Armor for Sleep, Copeland, Coheed, etc.), but in the grand scheme of my musical universe, my tastes change so dramatically from month to month, hell, even from day to day, that I now try to keep my library as concise as possible.
Now, concise is a relative term. You may ask:
“Concise for whom, Jake?”
Well?
Let’s break this down; I have roughly 550 songs in my iTunes library. SO for someone…
I'm Jake. I'm a 22 year-old male from Seattle, and will confess, I am a music-holic.
As with everyone, I have my musical fallbacks (Armor for Sleep, Copeland, Coheed, etc.), but in the grand scheme of my musical universe, my tastes change so dramatically from month to month, hell, even from day to day, that I now try to keep my library as concise as possible.
Now, concise is a relative term. You may ask:
“Concise for whom, Jake?”
Well?
Let’s break this down; I have roughly 550 songs in my iTunes library. SO for someone…
Read | Posted by Jake Weholt | Mar 3rd 2010, 4:36pm |
Hide & Seek launch their Spring line!
OH SNAP. Hide & Seek have launched their Spring 2010 line, which means there are 13 new items that you must buy NOW NOW NOW. Here are a few previews, but you can see the rest on the H&S;website.
Don't worry, the line launched out less than 24 hours ago, and I have already ordered this fabulous item. Also, if you think that I have decided to quit blogging about music and solely write about H&S;, you just might be right.
JUST KIDDING.
Check out the H&S;
Don't worry, the line launched out less than 24 hours ago, and I have already ordered this fabulous item. Also, if you think that I have decided to quit blogging about music and solely write about H&S;, you just might be right.
JUST KIDDING.
Check out the H&S;
Come see Chris Pastras and Jason Lee at the Bellevue Square Zumiez!
Chris Pastras and Jason Lee are the founders of the Stereo Sound Agency, and they will be at the Bellevue Square Zumiez hanging out and signing autographs on March 14th! Jason Lee is in My Name is Earl and Mall Rats (lolz @ him doing a mall signing).
Stereo Sound Agency was founded in 1992 by Lee and Pastras, and they pride themselves on being an innovative skate company that puts the creativity back into skateboarding. Check out their website for more information.
Stereo Sound Agency was founded in 1992 by Lee and Pastras, and they pride themselves on being an innovative skate company that puts the creativity back into skateboarding. Check out their website for more information.
Hide & Seek spring line sneak preview #2
The line hasn't been officially launched yet, but here's another photo of some of the items to expect in the Hide & Seek Clothing spring 2010 line!
This one's gonna be good...
We'll let you know when we have more information!
And, AS ALWAYS, use the discount code RAINCITYAMBIENCE to receive 10% off your entire Hide & Seek order.
This one's gonna be good...
We'll let you know when we have more information!
And, AS ALWAYS, use the discount code RAINCITYAMBIENCE to receive 10% off your entire Hide & Seek order.
PHOTO POST: Take Action Tour 2010: There For Tomorrow @ El Corazon 2/24
Well, dudes and dudettes, I finally sucked it up and went to a show last night, but I could only stay for There For Tomorrow due to the fact that I had to study for the finance quiz I had this morning. To make up for the fact that I couldn't stay for long, I took 150 pictures of There For Tomorrow, and I put about 25 of them up on my Flickr. The lovely Jasenka Gracic's boyfriend tattooed the manager of the tour in the upstairs of the venue, but that's another story.
The lighting at El…
The lighting at El…
Paramore is [the Hayley Williams] band!
On February 17, 2009, Paramore released their video for "The Only Exception". Initially, I was quiet excited because it was supposed to be unlike any Paramore video. The first legit video I saw from them was for "Misery Business". The fire-haired, feisty Hayley commanded a video with such power, setting the stage for the Hayley Williams show. Since then, we've seen Hayley explode all over the mainstream radio. Scene kids all around started dying their hair with Hot Topic hair dyes, buying yellow or red skinny jeans, and wearing vans like no tomorrow. Hayley Williams not only has become a…
Catch A Rocket to the Moon on the Take Action Tour!
This quartet is currently on the road for the Take Action Tour that spotlights exceptional charities such as this year's featured organization, Driving For Donors. A Rocket to the Moon will be sharing the stage with other incredible acts including We the Kings, Mayday Parade, There For Tomorrow, Stereo Skyline!, and Call the Cops!
Be sure to come out and support a life-altering charity while listening to some awesome music!
As promised, Minus the Bear's upcoming album information PLUS a bonus rant about.. American Eagle?
Minus the Bear's album, titled OMNI, will be released on May 4th by Dangerbird Records (information about the signing can be found here). The record was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, My Morning Jacket), and the band will embark on a 6-week tour on April 21st. Dates have not yet been announced.
In other Minus the Bear news, their song Broken China, will be on an American Eagle/Filter Magazine compilation album that will raise money to help support Haitian earthquake victims. You can buy this album now through March 19th (while…
PHOTO DUMP: European Escapades part 1
Is everyone enjoying the Olympics so far? Watching bobsled after bobsled flip over on that icy track has... well, made me want to ride a roller coaster, but it has also scared the living hell out of me. Seeing peoples' heads slide on ice at 90 miles-per-hour sends chills down my spine.
Local speed-skater Apolo Ohno had a couple of intense races tonight, and he took home the bronze medal! Woot woot. I think I heard the announcer say that he now holds more medals than any other winter Olympics athlete, and that this is his third Olympic games. Wow.…
Local speed-skater Apolo Ohno had a couple of intense races tonight, and he took home the bronze medal! Woot woot. I think I heard the announcer say that he now holds more medals than any other winter Olympics athlete, and that this is his third Olympic games. Wow.…
A sneak peek...
Hide & Seek Clothing have posted a photo of a few items off their spring 2010 line on Myspace.
Remember to use the discount code RAINCITYAMBIENCE for 10% off your entire Hide & Seek order!
Minus the Bear have signed to Dangerbird Records
Minus the Bear, AKA my favorite band in the entire universe, just signed a contract with a new label (farewell, Suicide Squeeze), and will be releasing their upcoming album with Dangerbird Records (Silversun Pickups, The Dears). Read the label's press blog post below.
More details about Minus the Bear's new album to come on Monday.
For now, listen to Into the Mirror, and bask in the glory that is MTB.
We are proud to announce the signing of Seattle-based rockers Minus the Bear to our burgeoning roster. Dangerbird will release the band’s fourth LP this spring.…
New Circa Survive song? Yep, this definitely deserves an entire blog post.
Forgive my insolence, but I only just now got around to listening to Circa Survive's newest single, Get Out. Tyler posted a news blurb about it a couple of days ago, but you REALLY need to hear this song.
I am seriously blown away right now. Circa have definitely taken their music in a of a different direction, and the result is AMAZING. Go listen to the track on the Circa Survive website.
Circa Survive's album, Blue Sky Noise, drops on 4/20/2010.
Gingers In the News?
You heard that right, fans! There's been some Gingers in the news, well, at least in my world. I think there's a steady trend. They might take over the world. Anyways, here is my quick top 5 list brought to you by Rain City Ambience. :D
5. Conan O'Brian
Since my favorite comedian of 2009 got shafted by NBC quicker than yesterday's hooker, he's been doing some growing. Well, some personal growth could do him some good. It's attached to his face! That's right! Conan is now sporting the unemployment beard! I didn't know he could grow facial…
5. Conan O'Brian
Since my favorite comedian of 2009 got shafted by NBC quicker than yesterday's hooker, he's been doing some growing. Well, some personal growth could do him some good. It's attached to his face! That's right! Conan is now sporting the unemployment beard! I didn't know he could grow facial…
DUN DUN DUNNN!!
Since I've gotten back into the swing of shows and photographing, I felt it was only fitting for me to return to RCA. I will be photographing local shows, so be looking for blog updates from me about the scene and new pictures from shows. Who knows, maybe I'll venture out and start photographing tour shows every once in a while. Don't quote me on that.
NOW for some pictures!
I Wish I Was A Prodigy and Hexxus - 11 . 01 . 09
Orison, Inamorata, and Hexxus…
NOW for some pictures!
I Wish I Was A Prodigy and Hexxus - 11 . 01 . 09
Orison, Inamorata, and Hexxus…
Read | Posted by Katie Adams | Feb 16th 2010, 10:50pm |
Sasquatch lineup announced!!
I am so excited for Sasquatch this year! Minus the Bear, MGMT, Portugal. The Man, CITY AND COLOUR, Massive Attack, Vampire Weekend, and Passion Pit are just a few artists playing, and... did I mention that I am excited? Minus the Bear and City and Colour playing the SAME FESTIVAL and it's not a 4000 mile drive away. AHHH!!!
Moving on...
The festival is on May 29th, 30th, and 31st, and here is a complete list of the artists who are playing:
Saturday, May 29th
My Morning Jacket / Vampire Weekend / The National / Deadmau5 / Broken Social…
Moving on...
The festival is on May 29th, 30th, and 31st, and here is a complete list of the artists who are playing:
Saturday, May 29th
My Morning Jacket / Vampire Weekend / The National / Deadmau5 / Broken Social…
A President's Day conundrum
New Still Life Still video
The dudes of Still Life Still have released a video for one of their (only) nonsexual songs, and it's on AOL video now.
Be sure to read our review of Still Life Still's album Girls Come Too (see what I mean about sexual?).
Also, the band will be playing a show at Chop Suey THIS SUNDAY (Valentine's Day) with Wild Beasts, who I have not heard, but their name is pretty sweet so I am going to give them the benefit of the doubt on this one.
Be sure to read our review of Still Life Still's album Girls Come Too (see what I mean about sexual?).
Also, the band will be playing a show at Chop Suey THIS SUNDAY (Valentine's Day) with Wild Beasts, who I have not heard, but their name is pretty sweet so I am going to give them the benefit of the doubt on this one.
More Me VS. Myself!
Hey dudersons, our budz in Me Vs. Myself have a show coming up at Neumo's with Daphne Loves Derby.
This is going to be a verrrryyy fun and important show, and it would be awesome if everyone would come out to this one.
The show is on February 21st and tickets are $10. If you're interested, email me at jessie[at]raincityambience.com and you can come buy a ticket from me.
If you haven't been out to a show in a while, or are just completely over the music scene here, you should definitely go to this show. I…
This is going to be a verrrryyy fun and important show, and it would be awesome if everyone would come out to this one.
The show is on February 21st and tickets are $10. If you're interested, email me at jessie[at]raincityambience.com and you can come buy a ticket from me.
If you haven't been out to a show in a while, or are just completely over the music scene here, you should definitely go to this show. I…
S-S-S-SUPERBOWL SUNDAY
Well everyone, Superbowl Sunday is here, and I still don't care about football. I do, however, care about the commercials that cost 3 million dollars per 30-second slot, and my marketing class requires that we watch these anyway. Go figure.
A couple of notable things that you may want to know about:
This is from a few days ago, but it's pretty huge in technology news. Basically, Steve Jobs is crazy(er than he already was). You know that whole "don't be evil" mantra that Google swears by? Jobs think it's bullshit. Shortly after, Google announced that they are…
A couple of notable things that you may want to know about:
This is from a few days ago, but it's pretty huge in technology news. Basically, Steve Jobs is crazy(er than he already was). You know that whole "don't be evil" mantra that Google swears by? Jobs think it's bullshit. Shortly after, Google announced that they are…
A college student's guide to everything food: PART II
As an overloaded college student who would rather go out to eat on the Ave than make myself a balanced meal, I pretty much know the ins and outs of everywhere to eat within a one mile vicinity of my house. Actually, that's not true at all; I…
Doppelganger Week
It's Celebrity Doppelganger Week in Facebookland, and I finally decided to participate in a Facebook fad. Rather than setting my status as my bra color or Urban Dictionary-ing my first name, my profile picture is now Emma Stone of Superbad and Zombieland. When I am at work I honestly hear that I look like her at least once a day. Anyone see a resemblance?
Emma Stone:
Excuse the grime, I had a midterm today:
I DON'T SEE IT!
Who is YOUR Doppelganger?
Emma Stone:
Excuse the grime, I had a midterm today:
I DON'T SEE IT!
Who is YOUR Doppelganger?
ME VS. MYSELF
After months of anticipation, our friends in Me Vs. Myself are streaming their complete EP Seasons on their Myspace page, check it out here! They've also gone live with a new Myspace layout courtesy of yours truly. Check out what people are saying on Absolute Punk!
And most importantly, today is also the release of their music video for Promising directed by our favorite Ryan Kam. Click on the image below to watch the video on Ryan's vimeo page, or go to the bands Myspace to watch it on their page.
And most importantly, today is also the release of their music video for Promising directed by our favorite Ryan Kam. Click on the image below to watch the video on Ryan's vimeo page, or go to the bands Myspace to watch it on their page.
And the Grammy Goes To...
First off, can I say how much I do not like Green Day? Does anyone else agree with me?!
I'm disappointed by the Grammy's, for this is the AWARD show, the face of "music". I really don't care about people who can't sing, dance, or move a crowd. But seriously, since when did cencoring Eminem become such a unknown concept? When did the great Stevie Nicks become Taylor Swift's backup singer? Why is Travis Barker playing drums for Drake & Lil Wayne? Who is T. Pain really? Lady Gaga + Elton John? WHAT IS THIS MADNESS!!!
Well, anyways, tonight I…
I'm disappointed by the Grammy's, for this is the AWARD show, the face of "music". I really don't care about people who can't sing, dance, or move a crowd. But seriously, since when did cencoring Eminem become such a unknown concept? When did the great Stevie Nicks become Taylor Swift's backup singer? Why is Travis Barker playing drums for Drake & Lil Wayne? Who is T. Pain really? Lady Gaga + Elton John? WHAT IS THIS MADNESS!!!
Well, anyways, tonight I…
Let the bidding wars begin.
The dudes at Krochet Kids have made seven hats that were made to help Haitian relief funds. These hats are up on ebay now, and you can bid through tomorrow. One of them (shown above) is already up to $290, and it's only Thursday night!
ALL profits will be MATCHED by Krochet Kids International, and then given to World Concern and Partners in Health via the One Day's Wages Relief Fund.
Watch the video supporting this cause on YouTube. It should answer any and all questions that you might have!
THIS FRIDAY: Healing For Haiti
This flyer is kind of huge and overbearing, but I would say that the cause is worth the space.
Definitely check out Carly Henley, a friend of ours who is playing at 8:30, and our new friends in Corner State, who are playing at 10:20.
The minimum donation for the show is only $5, and ALL proceeds go towards humanitarian efforts in Haiti. The event is being held at the Columbia City Center in Seattle.
Here's the full lineup:
8:30-9:00 Carly Henley
9:10-9:35 Zach Trandum
9:45-10:10 Jennifer Newberry
10:20-10:45 Corner State (Myspace.com/CornerState)…
Where is my iDad and iMom?!
The real question is where is my iPad?!
If you haven't heard about it, it's the hot new thing... the hottest trending twitter topic (this is an assumption, no solid evidence, too lazy to open new tab to check) and the hottest trending product. You know those mini laptops? Little netbook thingy majiggers? Well the iPad is the same idea; from Apple. They released it today and you can check it out now on Apple.com.
Epic.
Top Ten Albums of '09
A bit late, but here you go regardless.
Top 10 Albums of 2009
10. Keith Urban - Defying Gravity
Matter of fact songwriting, with one of the best guitar players in the biz today.
9. Sherwood - Qu
Nothing but catchy melodies. Great use of what is now becoming classic "indie" production instruments.
8. Muse - Resistance
This album is a compositionally enlightened album. All the string arrangements were done with great consideration to classical music eras. To fuse it with rock music is pure genius.
7. Manchester Orchestra -…
Top 10 Albums of 2009
10. Keith Urban - Defying Gravity
Matter of fact songwriting, with one of the best guitar players in the biz today.
9. Sherwood - Qu
Nothing but catchy melodies. Great use of what is now becoming classic "indie" production instruments.
8. Muse - Resistance
This album is a compositionally enlightened album. All the string arrangements were done with great consideration to classical music eras. To fuse it with rock music is pure genius.
7. Manchester Orchestra -…
This is THE show.
The Ghost Inside and For The Fallen Dreams? This sounds like Christmas morning to me. Kelly, you want to come with me and take pictures?
Monday Morning News
Today in the News:
... Pete Wentz, the most credible musician in the whole planet (hint to sarcasm), told MTV this weekend that Craig Owens, ex-frontman from Chiodos, is the best artist of 2010. I think it's alright to laugh at Pete Wentz once again.
... During an interview with Jeremiah Edmond, the drummer from Manchester Orchestra, has decided to leave the band under a few conditions, including feeling burnt out from being on the road. All in a days work, right? That's kinda what the job entails. Best of luck to him.
... Fred Mascherino (Taking Back Sunday/The Color…
... Pete Wentz, the most credible musician in the whole planet (hint to sarcasm), told MTV this weekend that Craig Owens, ex-frontman from Chiodos, is the best artist of 2010. I think it's alright to laugh at Pete Wentz once again.
... During an interview with Jeremiah Edmond, the drummer from Manchester Orchestra, has decided to leave the band under a few conditions, including feeling burnt out from being on the road. All in a days work, right? That's kinda what the job entails. Best of luck to him.
... Fred Mascherino (Taking Back Sunday/The Color…
Mini-reviews vol. 1: Broadway Calls, Kid Cudi, and Taking Back Sunday
This is a compromise. I have a lot of opinions, and have a hard time trying to decide what to write about. And when I do write something, it's horribly long winded and you just want to scream FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STOP WRITING I GET IT ALREADY at me (which you can do at aeryn@raincityambience.com or you can send me nice things. Or questions. Or just... whatever). So in the interest of getting something done and not boring you to death... I bring you mini-reviews. Sometimes they'll be sorta vague (sorry), and sometimes I'll still tell you too…
Heed my advice: don't beat up the beat!
Throw together absurd fist pumping, eight over-tanned, over-gelled Italians, and a few cameras and you have MTV’s latest poor excuse of a reality show, Jersey Shore.
As a young adult I have found myself easily thrusted into the consumption of what can arguably be considered reality television. I admit to finding entertainment in discovering whether the 16-year-old’s baby daddy is finally going to get off of his lazy ass or which performer will ultimately be unveiled at the “BEST PARTY EVER!” Although I often indulge in these idiotic…
New Casual Industrees tee available now.
Casual Industrees are a clothing company based out of Seattle (a garage on Alki would be a little more specific), and all of their designs are related to the northwest. Check out their website to see what Casual Industrees is about.
In honor of the Seattle Supersonics being relocated to other, less exciting cities, Casual has just released this t-shirt:
I think the design is pretty self-explanatory. Order now before it sells out!
In honor of the Seattle Supersonics being relocated to other, less exciting cities, Casual has just released this t-shirt:
I think the design is pretty self-explanatory. Order now before it sells out!
Concerts for a cause: Take Action Tour 2010
As a teenager, my two favorite times of the year were around Warped Tour and Take Action, because I knew that with those tours came kickass compilation albums at a low, low price of $6. Every year. These albums never let me down, and I would always end up finding a band to support that I had never given a chance before. To be quite honest, not much has changed between then and now-- I still get stoked for Warped Tour, and Take Action still does a great job of raising money for those in need. I mean seriously, how…
COACHELLA LINEUP ANNOUNCED!
I need to go to this. Somebody smuggle me in via suitcase.
If you want to buy festival passes, tickets go on sale on the 22nd (that's two days from now). The festival pass is almost 300 dollars, so be ready to cough up a pretty penny for a chance to see all of these SUPER DUPER AWESOME ARTISTS from April 16th through the 18th!
Click the poster for a larger view...
If you want to buy festival passes, tickets go on sale on the 22nd (that's two days from now). The festival pass is almost 300 dollars, so be ready to cough up a pretty penny for a chance to see all of these SUPER DUPER AWESOME ARTISTS from April 16th through the 18th!
Click the poster for a larger view...
New The Almost video posted!!!
If you enjoy The Almost as much as I do, then you're in LUCK! Today they released their video for "Hands" (my favorite song on their new record Monster Monster). It's another one of those videos with a message... and WHAT is Aaron doing with his hands in this picture? (want to see the video? click the hands. now. or else.)
"The perfect late Valentine's gift for the one you loathe."
Los Campesinos! have released the video for the title track off their upcoming album, Romance is Boring. To be quite honest, I will never understand the logic behind bands not wanting to appear in their own music videos, but I am not really surprised that Los Campesinos! opted out in this case.
Regardless of the band's presence, this video is thoroughly entertaining and definitely worth a watch. Check it out on Vimeo:
Regardless of the band's presence, this video is thoroughly entertaining and definitely worth a watch. Check it out on Vimeo:
Romance is Boring is currently streaming in its entirety on Myspace. I highly recommend it to those who have not listened…
New OBEY art
The countdown begins: 7 DAYS
Coming soon!
This video is going to be so sick, I can vouch for it. Got a sneak peak a few days ago and it shows some serious craftsmanship.
Keep your eyes pealed and your ears open! Always!
Keep your eyes pealed and your ears open! Always!
Zumiez 100k recap
All I can say is this: OH MY GOD I WISH I WERE STILL IN KEYSTONE, COLORADO RIGHT NOW. These past few days have been insane. I didn't bring my camera because I didn't want to break/lose 2000 dollars worth of photo gear, but I DID get a couple of photos and videos on my iPhone.
For those of you who don't know (which is probably all of you), 100k is an event that Zumiez sends its top-selling employees on as a reward for selling over $100,000 in merchandise. The more you sell, the more you get back, and the…
For those of you who don't know (which is probably all of you), 100k is an event that Zumiez sends its top-selling employees on as a reward for selling over $100,000 in merchandise. The more you sell, the more you get back, and the…
Heavy & Light
On November 24, 2007, Casey Calvert of Hawthorne Heights was found dead in their tour bus after a show with Escape the Fate, Amber Pacific, and others. This death in the emo music world was shaken and the organization To Write Love On Her Arms started an event called Heavy & Light to raise money for Calvert's family. The event was such a success, TWLOHA started making it an annual thing.
Well, Heavy & Light has been held for 3 years now and the list of performing acts keeps getting bigger and better. This year, along with my musical…
Well, Heavy & Light has been held for 3 years now and the list of performing acts keeps getting bigger and better. This year, along with my musical…
NEW NEW NEW
So, today on raincityambience.com, School Boy Humor is a featured artist of the week! They're on myspace! I had a chance to interview Phil & Anthony of SBH. You can read about it here. Can't get enough? Check out the blog I posted a few days ago complete with show photographs!
We're almost half way through the first month of 2010, so we'd like to know what artist you see making it BIG this year?
Happy Monday!
<3 Colleen
We're almost half way through the first month of 2010, so we'd like to know what artist you see making it BIG this year?
Happy Monday!
<3 Colleen
Your eyes are not deceiving you..
Welcome to our new homepage. The blog is active enough to the point where making it the landing page only makes sense!
Anywho, I will be out of town the next few days, so hopefully Colleen and the rest of the crew will keep your thoroughly entertained in the meantime.
Here are some remixes of various things that aren't supposed to be remixed... FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT:
Chris Brown's apology.
Taylor Swift at the VMAs.
Slap chop infomercial.
David after the dentist.
Charlie bit me.
Autotune the news. There…
Anywho, I will be out of town the next few days, so hopefully Colleen and the rest of the crew will keep your thoroughly entertained in the meantime.
Here are some remixes of various things that aren't supposed to be remixed... FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT:
Chris Brown's apology.
Taylor Swift at the VMAs.
Slap chop infomercial.
David after the dentist.
Charlie bit me.
Autotune the news. There…
Check this out...
Pretty juicy article about Gallows: Here.
Bloggers, reviewers, photographers: WE NEED YOU!
Do you love music? Are you a writer or a photographer? Do you spend as much time on the internet as I do? If the answer to any of these questions is 'yes,' we want to hear from you!
In an attempt to create an environment full of new and exciting content, we have decided that it is time to recruit more people to contribute to the site. If you love music, are a photographer and/or writer, or are just a music enthusiast, we would love to talk to you. Just send an email to general@raincityambience.com and we will respond…
In an attempt to create an environment full of new and exciting content, we have decided that it is time to recruit more people to contribute to the site. If you love music, are a photographer and/or writer, or are just a music enthusiast, we would love to talk to you. Just send an email to general@raincityambience.com and we will respond…
School Boy Humor: rising the pop-punk bar.
Back in October 2009, I went to a show at the Marlboro Rec Center in Marlboro, New Jersey as the photographer for Jersey Shows (not to be confused with Jersey Shore... there weren't any guidos to be found.) I was originally there to shoot for my good friends Solfege Radio. My camera died right after there set. BUMMER. I found an outlet near the door and sat for the next few bands. I heard Matt of Danimal Records say that the last band was about to hit the stage and I should take some photos, so I unplugged my charger,…
I'd imagine this is what it would look like if you watched Where the Wild Things Are on acid...
Animal Collective have released their new video for Brothersport. Needless to say, this shit is weird.
Click the photo below to watch the vid on YouTube.
Click the photo below to watch the vid on YouTube.
I have good news and bad news...
The good news? I got a shiny new laptop for extra fast photo editing and site updating.
The bad news? I HAVE NO MUSIC!
The process of migrating information from my old laptop to this one would take about ten hours, and at this point I am not sure I can make that sort of time commitment to transferring a few files. Instead, I am just transferring my applications and starting off on iTunes fresh.
GIVE ME SUGGESTIONS. I WILL DOWNLOAD ANYTHING. Colleen, I am expecting some input from you on this one!
The bad news? I HAVE NO MUSIC!
The process of migrating information from my old laptop to this one would take about ten hours, and at this point I am not sure I can make that sort of time commitment to transferring a few files. Instead, I am just transferring my applications and starting off on iTunes fresh.
GIVE ME SUGGESTIONS. I WILL DOWNLOAD ANYTHING. Colleen, I am expecting some input from you on this one!
Man Without Wax news
Our pals in Man Without Wax have posted a new demo on their Myspace page. The song is titled I Don't Care, and is accompanied by two other demos. They can all be heard on Myspace.
And just because we LOVE end-of-the-year-oh-when-will-they-ever-end lists so much, here is Man Without Wax's lists of 2009!:
From absolutepunk.net...
Spencer Mertel - vocals and keys
Top Albums of 2009
1. Paramore - Brand New Eyes
2. Muse - The Resistance
3. Dethklok - Dethalbum II
4. Flight Of The Conchords - I Told You I Was…
DON'T F*#& WITH 4CHAN
This is absolutely ridiculous...ly awesome?
You would think that YouTube learned after their first porn attack not to mess with these guys ("these guys" being anon from 4chan's /b/ discussion board), but clearly I am in the wrong. Granted, YouTube probably didn't realize what they were getting themselves into when they closed LukeyWes1234's account yesterday afternoon after the boy went from 10 to 15,000 subscribers in a matter of hours. YouTube probably thought it was a hoax.
Apparently, 4chan just likes young boys (uhhh).
There are a couple of videos of LukeyWes1234 in…
Start of the Year Round-Up
Rather than doing a list of top albums, bands, songs, etc. for the end of the year, I'm flipping it around kind of. There isn't much to choose from, so it's not much of a top favorite list as it is a what's new list.
What's new in 2010:
1) Man Without Wax (New Song) - I.Don't.Care
2) This is Hell (New Video) - The Search
3) The Dear and Departed (New Album) - Chapters
4) Katy Perry (News) is engaged!
5) Number One Gun (New Song) - The Victory
What's new in 2010:
1) Man Without Wax (New Song) - I.Don't.Care
2) This is Hell (New Video) - The Search
3) The Dear and Departed (New Album) - Chapters
4) Katy Perry (News) is engaged!
5) Number One Gun (New Song) - The Victory
The greatest album of the past decade.
Agree? Disagree?
Don't worry, the end-of-the-year stuff will end eventually.
Share your thoughts in in the comments!
D-d-d-downloading spree!
In Halo terms this phrase would mean 5 downloads in a row without being killed (or shot by the RIAA, which has pretty much been given the ol' axe anyway), but in my terms it means that my iPhone is seriously lacking in the music department and all of my good albums are on my iPod-- which I accidentally left at work. And ALTHOUGH my brand new shiny Macbook Pro is in transit (apparently still in Redding, CA), I thought I would flex my Macbook's downloading muscle just one more time before it is replaced by a better, faster version…
End-of-the-year list ROUNDUP.
Everyone loves End-of-the-Year lists, right? They appear everywhere at the end of the every year, and it's always exciting to listen to peoples' top picks that you have never heard before.
Music lists:
PureVolume's Top 20 Unsigned Bands of 2009. Tacoma's He is We was the number one pick. Why am I not surprised? I can honestly say that I haven't heard of any of the other bands, so I think I have some research to do.
AbsolutePunk's Top 30 Albums of the Year. A couple of surprises, but nothing to pee your pants over.
Music lists:
PureVolume's Top 20 Unsigned Bands of 2009. Tacoma's He is We was the number one pick. Why am I not surprised? I can honestly say that I haven't heard of any of the other bands, so I think I have some research to do.
AbsolutePunk's Top 30 Albums of the Year. A couple of surprises, but nothing to pee your pants over.
Tyler's Tasty Top 10
Considering this is going to be my first blog entry, I guess it's only fitting that you get a judgment of my musical tastes via my 2009 top album list. As I was thinking about the music I've been listening to all year, I looked at my iTunes to see what dominated my plays and sadly it wasn't very much music from albums released in 2009. But here goes nothing, and I hope to get more involved in RCA as its San Diego representative ha. Bask in it.
Top 10 Albums of 2009
10. Eye Alaska - Genesis Underground
Top 10 Albums of 2009
10. Eye Alaska - Genesis Underground
Colleen's Top 10 Albums of 2009.... and then some.
After reading both Kelly & Garrett's picks for 2009, I whispered aloud, "Crap, my choices aren't NEARLY as artistic as theirs." As I sat there, in my nest of a bed resting off whatever flu like symptoms I have now thanks to a confined space with my family members, I realized that this list is what fancies MY taste. My taste may not be the most artistic or highest rating with the critics, but this is what I liked in 2009. Hopefully, my list is a little diverse.
So, instead of being just like Kelly and…
So, instead of being just like Kelly and…
Garrett's top ten albums of 2009.
It is with great honor that I present you...
Garrett's top ten albums of the year!
10. Thrice - Beggars
9. New Found Glory - Not Without A Fight
8. Despised Icon - Day Of Mourning
7. Say Anything - Say Anything
6. Brand New - Daisy
5. A Day To Remember - Homesick
4. Portugal.
Garrett's top ten albums of the year!
10. Thrice - Beggars
9. New Found Glory - Not Without A Fight
8. Despised Icon - Day Of Mourning
7. Say Anything - Say Anything
6. Brand New - Daisy
5. A Day To Remember - Homesick
4. Portugal.
Kelly's top ten albums of 2009
After finals, contracting the flu, contracting some other undesirable ailment, and an insane holiday season in the retail world, jumping on the ol' computer takes a bit of effort. With two days until the end of the 2009, I realized that this blog is an opportunity I can't pass up.
Without further ado, I present you with...
Kelly's top ten albums of the year!
I have put quite a bit of thought into this list at work and while driving to and from work (what a life I lead!), so I think I have just about enough foundation to write…
Without further ado, I present you with...
Kelly's top ten albums of the year!
I have put quite a bit of thought into this list at work and while driving to and from work (what a life I lead!), so I think I have just about enough foundation to write…
Guilty pleasures; a few reasons to question my existence.
Sometimes I wish I could post blogs and articles anonymously, because the things I post are mostly self-incriminating and probably make people wish someone would take away my ability to post things on public domains. Seeing as this is not possible, all embarrassing blogs posted on raincityambience.com will probably be from yours truly. And maybe Colleen once in a while (cough, CafeWorld, cough).
And so it begins:
Lady Gaga. There's really nothing that amps me up quite like lyrics that make absolutely no sense. "Rah rah ah ah ah roma ro ma ma gaga ooh la la," opens Lady Gaga's…
And so it begins:
Lady Gaga. There's really nothing that amps me up quite like lyrics that make absolutely no sense. "Rah rah ah ah ah roma ro ma ma gaga ooh la la," opens Lady Gaga's…
Cooking as a way of life; a testimony of therapeutic cooking
During this economically challenging holiday season, there's nothing more calming then a turkey simmering, friends all around, and chesnuts roasting on an open fire. Well, there's no chestnuts here, but there is turkey. Lots of it.
Kelly posted a blog about her undying love and dedication for Farmville... or Farm Town. Well, here's my confession... I too have a virtual escape. Yes. I, Colleen E. Gilfoy, play CafeWorld. I have been certainly quick to make fun of these... virtual world players, especially FarmVille. Well, I am now a believer. I believe in the power of CafeWorld.
Kelly posted a blog about her undying love and dedication for Farmville... or Farm Town. Well, here's my confession... I too have a virtual escape. Yes. I, Colleen E. Gilfoy, play CafeWorld. I have been certainly quick to make fun of these... virtual world players, especially FarmVille. Well, I am now a believer. I believe in the power of CafeWorld.
Xmas-core!
Tis the season for pop-punk/hardcore/rock bands to produce what i like to call... xmas-core. After having surgery during my finals week, I was pandora-ing listening to some "interesting" covers of all our favorite Christmas classics. This season, you won't have to settle for cookie-cutter Christmas tunes. Settle yourself in for a wild ride. We all have our favorite "punk goes christmas" collection. I'll be making my list AND checking it twice.
So, as i compiling this Xmas-core list, tell us:
What is your favorite Christmas song cover?
As you ponder, check out these albums for ideas!
1. Santa Cause: It's…
So, as i compiling this Xmas-core list, tell us:
What is your favorite Christmas song cover?
As you ponder, check out these albums for ideas!
1. Santa Cause: It's…
Destiny Worldwide Twitter contest
Check out the contest that Destiny Worldwide are running from today until Friday! One winner will be chosen each day, and will receive a DW prize pack filled with t-shirts and CDs.
I sense a lot of ugly Christmas sweater photos surfacing in the next few days...
I sense a lot of ugly Christmas sweater photos surfacing in the next few days...
Just got back from the Mew show...
...I am speechless right now. That was definitely one of the best concerts I have ever been to, and certainly the best show I have been to in the past few years. The Danish know how to do it right!
I couldn't bring my camera, because Neumos' camera policy is that anything with a detachable lens is "professional" and not allowed. My phone died halfway through the Lonely Forest, so I couldn't even take pictures with that. I'm sure something will surface on YouTube within the next day (or hour), so those will be linked to when I find them.…
I couldn't bring my camera, because Neumos' camera policy is that anything with a detachable lens is "professional" and not allowed. My phone died halfway through the Lonely Forest, so I couldn't even take pictures with that. I'm sure something will surface on YouTube within the next day (or hour), so those will be linked to when I find them.…
Krochet Kids updates. Straight from the horse's mouth.
I just received an update from Kohl Crecelius of Krochet Kids International about the festivities going on this week, and decided to pass them on.
"The Give the Gift of LOVE week is here! During Dec. 7th-14th our goal is to sell 2,000 in continued effort to support our programs in Northern Uganda. Help us give love by purchasing gifts through KKi this holiday season.
A couple exciting things...
1) check this link for your guide to the week. Promo codes, new products online, and ways to keep updated on our progress...
2) If you…
"The Give the Gift of LOVE week is here! During Dec. 7th-14th our goal is to sell 2,000 in continued effort to support our programs in Northern Uganda. Help us give love by purchasing gifts through KKi this holiday season.
A couple exciting things...
1) check this link for your guide to the week. Promo codes, new products online, and ways to keep updated on our progress...
2) If you…
Farming as a way of life; a testimony of agricultural proportions.
I thought I could resist. I thought wrong. Now I spend my days on FarmVille instead of studying for my classes, and my only real friends are 64-bit characters that pace around a 24 by 24 plot of land. Oh yeah, and the horses. They're the only ones who understand me.
Proof that I'm not crazy. LOOKS LIKE SOMEBODY NEEDS TO BE MILKED!
*sigh*
Let's be serious for a minute. We're all just trying to make an honest living. With the recession in full-swing, people are resorting to any means possible to make a quick buck, and it…
Proof that I'm not crazy. LOOKS LIKE SOMEBODY NEEDS TO BE MILKED!
*sigh*
Let's be serious for a minute. We're all just trying to make an honest living. With the recession in full-swing, people are resorting to any means possible to make a quick buck, and it…
Lots of New Heights news!
Seattle natives New Heights have had a lot on their plate lately, and right now they are having a Christmas sale at their Big Cartel merch shop.
Order their recent EP, Starting Again, at their online merch store. The album is $7 alone, but you can purchase a CD package of both Starting Again and their older EP, Worlds, for $10. There is also a CD/t-shirt package for $20. So many options!
New Heights' next show is on February 5th at the Ethnic Cultural Theatre on the University of Washington Seattle…
Order their recent EP, Starting Again, at their online merch store. The album is $7 alone, but you can purchase a CD package of both Starting Again and their older EP, Worlds, for $10. There is also a CD/t-shirt package for $20. So many options!
New Heights' next show is on February 5th at the Ethnic Cultural Theatre on the University of Washington Seattle…
Winter Live to Love Apparel Lanched TODAY!
So, I've been following the progress of Taylor Thomas's clothing line Live To Love Apparel. Her mission statement is all about love. The clothing line is to remind people of love, whether you believe in God or not. Live to Love Apparel exists because love is the greatest gift of all.
Check out the winter line and order stuff today!
Order Here!
Myspace Here!
Twitter Here! (for discount codes!!!)
Check out the winter line and order stuff today!
Order Here!
Myspace Here!
Twitter Here! (for discount codes!!!)
Introducing Storenvy.com; a "Social Store Community" that offers free online merchant services
There have been too many times where I have wished for a place to sell my art without having to worry about commissions, membership fees, and ridiculous rules about what you can and cannot sell. If you are an artist looking for a free outlet to sell your creations, you should check out storenvy.com! I know I will be.
Press release:
Storenvy.com, a free online store system and social shopping community, has its finger on the pulse of what independent merchants and their shoppers want. Storenvy provides a FREE online store system in a super-social, Facebook-like setting, connecting…
Press release:
Storenvy.com, a free online store system and social shopping community, has its finger on the pulse of what independent merchants and their shoppers want. Storenvy provides a FREE online store system in a super-social, Facebook-like setting, connecting…
New This Providence video for Keeping On Without You out now!
I posted about this on our Facebook fan page (become a fan if you haven't already!), but I thought it needed a little more local coverage.
This Providence have just released a video for their song Keeping On Without You, which can be seen on PureVolume. The video is great, so be sure to check it out.
This Providence have just released a video for their song Keeping On Without You, which can be seen on PureVolume. The video is great, so be sure to check it out.
Destiny Worldwide looking for interns for 2010
It's that time of the year again!
Destiny Worldwide are looking for people who are…
Energetic and reliable
Interested in the music business and/or entertainment industry
Hardworking, dedicated and self motivated, self-starting, and all around awesome.
Must be located in the Seattle area.
We will have internships available in the following areas:
• Tour Marketing
• Publicity (Please include some writing samples and/or press releases. school assignments ok)
• New Media (Viral Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Content Management, Online Promotions)
• Street Marketing
• Strategic Marketing
• Promotions
• Graphic Design (please also include your portfolio)
• General Marketing Internship
The…
Destiny Worldwide are looking for people who are…
Energetic and reliable
Interested in the music business and/or entertainment industry
Hardworking, dedicated and self motivated, self-starting, and all around awesome.
Must be located in the Seattle area.
We will have internships available in the following areas:
• Tour Marketing
• Publicity (Please include some writing samples and/or press releases. school assignments ok)
• New Media (Viral Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Content Management, Online Promotions)
• Street Marketing
• Strategic Marketing
• Promotions
• Graphic Design (please also include your portfolio)
• General Marketing Internship
The…
Bands who added me on Myspace today...
I listen to artists who add me on Myspace maybe once every six months because it takes a year to wade through all the mediocrity, but today I am going to see how many I can power through without having to stop because my ears start to bleed.
Sean Martin apparently sounds like Lydia and PlayRadioPlay!, and it looks like he is pretty good friends with He is We. Give him a listen if you like dreamy acoustic pop with slightly auto-tuned vocals.
Grab the Camera is a band from Portland, Oregon that remind me of a…
Sean Martin apparently sounds like Lydia and PlayRadioPlay!, and it looks like he is pretty good friends with He is We. Give him a listen if you like dreamy acoustic pop with slightly auto-tuned vocals.
Grab the Camera is a band from Portland, Oregon that remind me of a…
Less Avenged needs monkeys!
Oh, I'm sorry, I misquoted; Less Avenged needs code monkeys to add to their development team. It's an "on-site, full time salaried position. 40 hrs/wk with great benefits" located in Pioneer Square.. Who wouldn't want to work there?
Internship positions are also available, so even if you don't know JavaScript, PHP, or MySql (or how to make the perfect Jack and Coke, apparently), you might still have a shot.
If you are unfamiliar with Less Avenged check out their website-- or our website, for that matter, because they designed the page…
musicals are like....
So, while I've been researching Pandora, Last.fm, and other internet radios, I searched "soundtracks" to see what kind of music would come up. WOW. Some musicals have really great soundtracks. I mean, movies do too (Juno & Lord of the Rings for example), but when was the last time you saw a musical & something spurred you deep inside to find that music, BUY it, and enjoy it?
I love musicals. I used to do musicals. My favorite role was playing the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz. As i was thinking about music & musicals & soundtracks, i thought…
I love musicals. I used to do musicals. My favorite role was playing the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz. As i was thinking about music & musicals & soundtracks, i thought…
Hide & Seek's new line launches tonight!
Hide & Seek Clothing is the bee's knees, and their winter line will be on sale in just a few short hours. Check out their website for the entire collection.
Lots of new designs in this line.
Of course the giraffe and mutant elephant are back for another run..
And, as always, use the discount code RAINCITYAMBIENCE to get 10% off your entire order!
Lots of new designs in this line.
Of course the giraffe and mutant elephant are back for another run..
And, as always, use the discount code RAINCITYAMBIENCE to get 10% off your entire order!
Last.fm vs. Pandora
Personally, I've only actively used Last.fm. I found this website on my own and it's grown from there. Basically, you download Last.fm player to your hard drive, it takes all your music (and it's plays) on your computer, loads it into this database, complies the data, and stores it. It then creates a radio station to what you already have on your computer. You can then tune into other radio stations related to artist or genres. If you're not on your main computer, you can go on your Last.fm site and listen to YOUR RADIO STATION that automatically loads.
Plus,…
Plus,…
This is grounds for retirement.
Every time I tell somebody I haven't actually listened to the newest Brand New album yet (which happens to only be twice, but both times were in the past two days), I get the feeling that they think I should probably just quit life and pursue something not related to music.
Long story short, I JUST GOT THE ALBUM, OKAY? I AM LISTENING TO IT RIGHT NOW. And holy crap, I pretty much refuse to believe that this is Brand New. The opening track, Vices reminds me more of Refused than the Brand New that I know and love.
The…
Long story short, I JUST GOT THE ALBUM, OKAY? I AM LISTENING TO IT RIGHT NOW. And holy crap, I pretty much refuse to believe that this is Brand New. The opening track, Vices reminds me more of Refused than the Brand New that I know and love.
The…
SINGLE LADIES anyone?
Do you LOVE Single Ladies by Beyonce?! Well... Me either. HOWEVER, Pompaloose has managed to create a version of the song that is actually enjoyable.
Hey, it might even be the best cover of all time. OF ALL TIME!!
Click the picture below to watch:
Hey, it might even be the best cover of all time. OF ALL TIME!!
Click the picture below to watch:
Barcelona photo post
As a few of you may know, I went to Europe over the summer and took LOTS of photos. Most of them are on another computer, but I edited the ones I took in Barcelona, Spain. There are some artsy ones, but most of them are just snapshots that I took while wandering around the city.
You can see them all on my Flickr page, but here are a few that I thought were especially interesting:
..and a glamour shot…
You can see them all on my Flickr page, but here are a few that I thought were especially interesting:
..and a glamour shot…
New He is We video
Northwest natives He is We have posted a live acoustic video of their song Happily Ever After on their PureVolume page.
Click the photo below to watch.
Click the photo below to watch.
New music day!
Usually when a new album comes out from a band I am generally "meh" about or have never heard before, I wait awhile until I am in the mood to listen to new music. Of course, owning a website dedicated to music and delivering the latest music news/info to readers makes this difficult. Somehow I manage. Colleen is a lifesaver in this respect.
Today was a little bit different.
I went to my usual music acquiring venue (err..) and picked up three new albums today: Fun. - Aim and Ignite, Say Anything's self-titled album that came out today, and some…
Today was a little bit different.
I went to my usual music acquiring venue (err..) and picked up three new albums today: Fun. - Aim and Ignite, Say Anything's self-titled album that came out today, and some…
The sickness. I have it.
Sorry for the lack of updates for a few days, everyone. This weekend was Halloween + 14 hours of working, and now I am not feeling so hot.
Anyone have the swine flu yet? I don't think I have it, but I live in a house with nine other people so it is definitely possible that I picked it up from one of them. Yuck.
We have lots of things coming your way, so don't give up on us now. :D
Oh yeah and my 21st birthday is in 9 days. Scary.
Anyone have the swine flu yet? I don't think I have it, but I live in a house with nine other people so it is definitely possible that I picked it up from one of them. Yuck.
We have lots of things coming your way, so don't give up on us now. :D
Oh yeah and my 21st birthday is in 9 days. Scary.
The Almost new Video... TELL ME YOUR THOUGHTS!
The Almost has officially released their video for their new single "Lonely Wheel". As you know, Aaron Gillespie is my musical husband, so he's pretty darn sexy in this. I think you should take a look-see.
The song is all about how we have this life we don't want to live and we need change. I think this is a pretty big topic, religious or not, to talk about with The Almost sort of fans. Not that the fans are all emo kids wanting to jump off the nearest bridge or drown in the nearest lake, but…
The song is all about how we have this life we don't want to live and we need change. I think this is a pretty big topic, religious or not, to talk about with The Almost sort of fans. Not that the fans are all emo kids wanting to jump off the nearest bridge or drown in the nearest lake, but…
New shirt YALL
Just thought I would let everyone know that I received my new shirt from Hide & Seek yesterday. I wonder when their new line is coming out... (Really, I have no idea.)
Go buy stuff! And make sure you use the discount code RAINCITYAMBIENCE at checkout so you can get 10% off your entire order!
Go buy stuff! And make sure you use the discount code RAINCITYAMBIENCE at checkout so you can get 10% off your entire order!
Gear-Head 1
The first in a series of three blogs, here's an in depth look at my entire setup.
I literally spent hours and hours in high school studying articles like this, and dreaming up the rig I would want to have if I could travel the country playing music. Here was the drill: The only supplies needed for this fantastical game are a Musicians Friend magazine, a calculator, and a steno pad. Simply list the gear you want and add up the prices; back in the hay day it was something like a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier, a Les Paul Custom…
I literally spent hours and hours in high school studying articles like this, and dreaming up the rig I would want to have if I could travel the country playing music. Here was the drill: The only supplies needed for this fantastical game are a Musicians Friend magazine, a calculator, and a steno pad. Simply list the gear you want and add up the prices; back in the hay day it was something like a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier, a Les Paul Custom…
midterms can eat scum...
As I sit here in my condemned hole-of-a-room, nuzzled in my nest/bed full of warmth, I was rudely reminded this morning that midterms are upon me yet again. You may ask, "Colleen, such a studious scholar such as yourself should have no problem passing your English Education classes. You love English." Yes, I love English. All three of my English courses in my 17 credit schedule are my favorite. Not to mention, I have some of the best professors at my college. BUT, as I think about my major of Adolescent Education (w/ concentration of English & Writing), I wonder...…
Artist on Artist, Rain City Style
I've decided that it would be a good idea to ask various artists about their current favorite listenings. Basically, this can include but is not limited to: top ten bands of all time, top ten albums of all time, top ten bands of right now, etc etc...
Today, we have Jaron Johnson (Me Vs. Myself, Forgive Durden) to fill us in on his top ten albums of the year.
1. Fun. Aim And Ignite
2. A Day To Remember Homesick
3. Brighter Shades You Shine So Bright
4. Every Time I Die New Junk Aesthetic
5. Set Your Goals This…
Today, we have Jaron Johnson (Me Vs. Myself, Forgive Durden) to fill us in on his top ten albums of the year.
1. Fun. Aim And Ignite
2. A Day To Remember Homesick
3. Brighter Shades You Shine So Bright
4. Every Time I Die New Junk Aesthetic
5. Set Your Goals This…
It's all over. I'm comin' home.
After 2 years of school down in Florida and 2 diplomas later, this time and chapter in my life has come to an end. A lot has changed since I left, some for the good and some for the bad but one thing that I have always looked forward to is coming home. It is time to start a new chapter back in Seattle and even pick up where I left on in some respects. Thanks for something or thanks for nothing. See you all in a few weeks.
Anarbor and Lydia, October 16th @ El Corazon
I got a new 50 mm lens for my camera (my other one broke), and I thought the Lydia show would be a perfect place to break it in. Unfortunately, as you probably know if you have ever tried taking pictures at El Corazon, the venue's lighting is really bad, but I did what I could.
He is We was almost done with their set when I got there, so I didn't get to take any photos of them. Maybe next time.
Anarbor was after He is We. I'd never heard them before, but I liked them! They definitely had…
He is We was almost done with their set when I got there, so I didn't get to take any photos of them. Maybe next time.
Anarbor was after He is We. I'd never heard them before, but I liked them! They definitely had…
Cell phone discussion: Part 2
My contract is up. Which phone should I get?!
Should I be like everyone, or should I be like everyone else?
Help a sista out.
Should I be like everyone, or should I be like everyone else?
Help a sista out.
Well, T-Mobile, you've really outdone yourselves this time.
I thought I would wait at least a week to blog about this, in case a miracle happened and everything went back to normal. It has not. And so I blog.
It has been almost two weeks since the great Danger/Microsoft server crash, and there is really no hope for recovery. Danger hired Hitachi to come in and upgrade the main server that Sidekick user data was stored on (contacts, calendar entries, notes, ANYTHING stored on the device is actually stored on this remote server), and the upgrade failed. Now we are all screwed. I am not going to go…
It has been almost two weeks since the great Danger/Microsoft server crash, and there is really no hope for recovery. Danger hired Hitachi to come in and upgrade the main server that Sidekick user data was stored on (contacts, calendar entries, notes, ANYTHING stored on the device is actually stored on this remote server), and the upgrade failed. Now we are all screwed. I am not going to go…
Colleen's Top 5 Songs of the Week
So, Kelly texted me today asking me if i wanted to do my top songs of the week. I decided to post my playlist on my imeem account as well. BY THE WAY, all these songs posted are new-ish songs... except for one! I've been listening to a lot of new stuff to get inspired... to change... much like the leaves do in the fall!
1. Paparazzi [Acoustic version] - Lady Gaga
I've been listening to a lot of Lady Gaga since i was her for my Red Carpet themed Homecoming dance. This song is super…
1. Paparazzi [Acoustic version] - Lady Gaga
I've been listening to a lot of Lady Gaga since i was her for my Red Carpet themed Homecoming dance. This song is super…
Ummm, another Man Down Medic blog.
It's so worth a second blog. This song is damn amazing. I can't handle how great Man Down Medic is!!!!
GAHHH. This isn't even long enough to be a blog but whatever dude, whatever.
GAHHH. This isn't even long enough to be a blog but whatever dude, whatever.
New Man Down Medic! (Exclamation point to the 100th power)
Apparently Facebook is the new place for bands to hang out, because Man Down Medic has posted a new song on their profile. The track is titled Not Enough Trouble, and the music player is on the lower left-hand side of the page.
I don't know what makes this song so great; maybe it's the fact that before Sam showed it to me he was talking about how he had no drama to write about. Then he wrote a song about his lack of inspiration. And it's awesome.
Just listen.
Vision & Valor part ways with Tony D'Angelo
From their Myspace:
"Vision and valor parts ways with Tony
After much thought and deliberation, Corey, Aaron and Ryan have decided that they can no longer continue down a musical path with Tony D'Angelo. The reasons for this are many, however we are not here to slander or defame anyone. Simply put, we have always prided ourselves on being friendly, respectful, honest, ethical, and men of a strong, sound moral code. Thus we can no longer affiliate ourselves with someone who does not share these traits.
Please allow us this opportunity to say what an absolute joy it…
"Vision and valor parts ways with Tony
After much thought and deliberation, Corey, Aaron and Ryan have decided that they can no longer continue down a musical path with Tony D'Angelo. The reasons for this are many, however we are not here to slander or defame anyone. Simply put, we have always prided ourselves on being friendly, respectful, honest, ethical, and men of a strong, sound moral code. Thus we can no longer affiliate ourselves with someone who does not share these traits.
Please allow us this opportunity to say what an absolute joy it…
Otenki video for "Phoenix" out now!
Our Texan friends in Otenki shot a music video awhile back, and it is now available for your viewing pleasure on Vimeo. The song, Phoenix, is off Otenki's debut EP, Making Sense of Static. Satiate your pop-punk side.
Just click the photo below to watch!
Just click the photo below to watch!
Kelly's songs of the week
Instead of attempting to throw a new song at you guys every day, one of us is going to post a blog every week telling you what we are currently jamming to. Sound good? Awesome.
Also, I just realized that I have an account on iMeem, so I made a playlist of these songs. Click here if you are interested.
1. Minus the Bear - Into the Mirror Thank you to Colleen for discovering that my favorite band in the universe (this is my "I'M BIASED!" alert, FYI) has released a new song. I love the…
Also, I just realized that I have an account on iMeem, so I made a playlist of these songs. Click here if you are interested.
1. Minus the Bear - Into the Mirror Thank you to Colleen for discovering that my favorite band in the universe (this is my "I'M BIASED!" alert, FYI) has released a new song. I love the…
HUNTERS music video is up now!
Yessssssssssssssss.
Click the picture below!
Click the picture below!
COOLEST PRE-ORDER EVER!
Basically, The Almost has the coolest pre-order ever. If i try to explain it, it'll come out like mush... so, to help explain it, I found this video of AARON GILLESPIE (love of my life) explaining it.
CLICK HERE!
From the preorder site:
Can't wait until November 3rd to get your Hands on the new Almost full length "Monster Monster"? Well here's your chance to buy your limited edition copy, AND get some goodies to listen to NOW!!!! The full album comes out on Nov. 3, but you have the chance to get this Limited Edition…
CLICK HERE!
From the preorder site:
Can't wait until November 3rd to get your Hands on the new Almost full length "Monster Monster"? Well here's your chance to buy your limited edition copy, AND get some goodies to listen to NOW!!!! The full album comes out on Nov. 3, but you have the chance to get this Limited Edition…
Krochet Kids are going... Zumiez?
The past week has been a confusing one for me, the unfortunate Zumiez employee, who opens freight boxes hoping not to be surprised with a shipment of Ed Hardy or Affliction (Sidenote: This has yet to happen at my store, but I hear Alderwood Mall is a different story). Lately, though, I have been pleasantly surprised with the new things that have come in: Glamour Kills' new line, as well as a ton of breast cancer awareness merch, Spacecraft, Casual Industrees, etc.
AND NOW WE HAVE KROCHET KIDS.
Backstory: I met Kohl Crecelius (one of the founders of KK)…
AND NOW WE HAVE KROCHET KIDS.
Backstory: I met Kohl Crecelius (one of the founders of KK)…
I am alive! I swear!
Sorry for the lack of updates. Too much work and too little play. Ryan Kam is just about done with my video for Hunters "Lover At Best." And it's looking sick so far! Anyway, gotta keep this short and get back to work... Look forward to a more in depth update soon including a link to the video! Word out.
Postal people HATE Paramore
THIS JUST IN.... the Postal Service of AMERICA hates Paramore!
Ok, I'm pretty sure I JUST LIED, but I'd like to inform the WORLD (you) that I JUST RECEIVED my copy of Paramore's new album Brand New Eyes today in the mail. When did I order it? September 17, 2009. I was so close to calling the Fueled By Ramen HC to find out where my beloved package went to. My little package went all the way to Albany, NY!!!! Sure, I'm only 20 minutes outside of New York City these days... and Albany isn't TOO FAR OFF... but WHAT…
Ok, I'm pretty sure I JUST LIED, but I'd like to inform the WORLD (you) that I JUST RECEIVED my copy of Paramore's new album Brand New Eyes today in the mail. When did I order it? September 17, 2009. I was so close to calling the Fueled By Ramen HC to find out where my beloved package went to. My little package went all the way to Albany, NY!!!! Sure, I'm only 20 minutes outside of New York City these days... and Albany isn't TOO FAR OFF... but WHAT…
Winter hibernation has begun.
I think this city is out to get me. While I was in Europe my mother informed me of how awesome the weather was, and now everything has turned to.. you know what. What is this sunny-but-still-raining crap? I walked to class thinking there was a chance of nice weather, and then it started raining. *sigh* Seattle is welcoming me home.
On that note, school started on Wednesday, and I am back to being on my computer for hours upon hours every day. I should probably be writing my personal statement right now, but this is a lot less difficult.…
On that note, school started on Wednesday, and I am back to being on my computer for hours upon hours every day. I should probably be writing my personal statement right now, but this is a lot less difficult.…
Danny the Champion of the World!
Viaduct to come crashing down.
No, I'm not talking about the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle, I'm talking about the Viaduct Venue in Tacoma. I saw bulletin with this information in it, so I'm reposting for all to see.
"Alright, so we have some news. This month has been the worst in Viaduct history, by far. All 5 of the owners at this point owe over $700 just to clear the rent and bills to keep Viaduct operating. That will leave us with no money at all to print flyers, buy concessions, or do anything.
We are at a point right now where we are…
"Alright, so we have some news. This month has been the worst in Viaduct history, by far. All 5 of the owners at this point owe over $700 just to clear the rent and bills to keep Viaduct operating. That will leave us with no money at all to print flyers, buy concessions, or do anything.
We are at a point right now where we are…
Read | Posted by Keith Jones | Sep 27th 2009, 1:04pm |
Back from the dead... Sort of. (Part 1)
It's 12:02 AM on Thursday night/Friday morning, and I am fighting 9 hour jet lag to post and let you all know that I survived my trip to Europe. It feels so good to be home! My soundtrack for this post is Paramore's Brand New Eyes, which came out on Tuesday, but I haven't been able to listen to it until now. So far I give it two thumbs up.
I was hoping to have more blog time in Europe, but every time I had the time to settle down and write anything out I realized that I was in…
I was hoping to have more blog time in Europe, but every time I had the time to settle down and write anything out I realized that I was in…
Me VS. Myself video shoot!
I'd have to say my weekend was definitely eventful.
Ryan Kam shot a music video for Me VS. Myself and it's going to be SICK.
I filmed some behind the scenes stuff with his iPhone so I'll be posting that within the week.
Here are a couple of photos taken by Ciera Walters from the shoot:
Ryan Kam shot a music video for Me VS. Myself and it's going to be SICK.
I filmed some behind the scenes stuff with his iPhone so I'll be posting that within the week.
Here are a couple of photos taken by Ciera Walters from the shoot:
The Swellers
Hello.
After the 24 hour trek from Seattle to Denver, a very large portion of Penang curry and chicken, and a couple 50 cent New Belgium 1554 Dark Ales, the band and I went down to the lobby to hang with our new label mates, The Swellers.
Having heard their music, I was expecting to meet some dudes that were about as relatable to us as their music is. This is not a bad thing, but they play punk music (and good punk music, at that). This Providence does not.
Nick, Ryan, Jonathan, and Anto are some of the coolest…
After the 24 hour trek from Seattle to Denver, a very large portion of Penang curry and chicken, and a couple 50 cent New Belgium 1554 Dark Ales, the band and I went down to the lobby to hang with our new label mates, The Swellers.
Having heard their music, I was expecting to meet some dudes that were about as relatable to us as their music is. This is not a bad thing, but they play punk music (and good punk music, at that). This Providence does not.
Nick, Ryan, Jonathan, and Anto are some of the coolest…
Bizzy Beez
I must apologize for my lack of exciting blogging. Rather, for my lack of blogging in general. I've been working, helping with the editing of my video, creating a new Myspace layout for Me Vs. Myself, and trying to make time for my recently purchased guitar. (If you go back a few blog posts you can see my broken guitar and the sadness in my words for it's demise. So welcoming the arrival of this new love is a big deal!)
Any who... Nothing new in the land o' Jastinky. School starts in a week. Holy shit I just…
Any who... Nothing new in the land o' Jastinky. School starts in a week. Holy shit I just…
On the train to Brussels...
I have to keep this short, because I am using Simon's laptop and this is the first time we have had internet since we have been in Europe and I'm sure he's itching to get back on here.
Paris was amazing! I took so many pictures that I will be posting once I get back home. We went to Versailles and climbed the Eiffel Tower, and avoided being pickpocketted on the Metro system (hooray for us). Right now we are on a train going 156 MPH, and apparently 1st class is 40 Euros cheaper than 2nd class if you are…
Paris was amazing! I took so many pictures that I will be posting once I get back home. We went to Versailles and climbed the Eiffel Tower, and avoided being pickpocketted on the Metro system (hooray for us). Right now we are on a train going 156 MPH, and apparently 1st class is 40 Euros cheaper than 2nd class if you are…
Downtime (Day Three)
Posting from an Apple store by Milk Studios. Advice to those who want to visit NY for fashion week: don't live in Queens.
53 mins to Milk Studios
47 mins to the Altman Building
Death....
Cheers!
Van
53 mins to Milk Studios
47 mins to the Altman Building
Death....
Cheers!
Van
Model Behavior (Day Two)
Hey kitties,
After the Erin Wasson x RVCA show, I was trying to take the subway back, but all of the entrances had a metal gate blocking them. A tall, skinny girl was pacing in front of them muttering things and I recognized her wooden booties from the show. After a frustrated laugh about the subway, I asked her if she had just walked, to which she nodded. After a "Congratulations!" I started off for the stairs when she started talking about how she was minutely successful getting the fake tanner off and how backstage was a full-out party (no…
After the Erin Wasson x RVCA show, I was trying to take the subway back, but all of the entrances had a metal gate blocking them. A tall, skinny girl was pacing in front of them muttering things and I recognized her wooden booties from the show. After a frustrated laugh about the subway, I asked her if she had just walked, to which she nodded. After a "Congratulations!" I started off for the stairs when she started talking about how she was minutely successful getting the fake tanner off and how backstage was a full-out party (no…
Fashion's Night Out (Day 1)
Hello emerald city inhabitants,
It has arrived -- Mercedes Benz Fashion Week has officially started in New York City. But instead of a busy night of shows, the gods at Vogue decided to declare tonight as "Fashion's Night Out".
The main idea was to keep all stores, all over the globe, open late for shoppers to start pushing through the recession. "Shop for good!" was the campaign's slogan annoyingly recited by all participants. I do love fashion, but let's face it -- getting a new pair of jeans isn't going to cure cancer or save polar bears.
Polar bears or…
It has arrived -- Mercedes Benz Fashion Week has officially started in New York City. But instead of a busy night of shows, the gods at Vogue decided to declare tonight as "Fashion's Night Out".
The main idea was to keep all stores, all over the globe, open late for shoppers to start pushing through the recession. "Shop for good!" was the campaign's slogan annoyingly recited by all participants. I do love fashion, but let's face it -- getting a new pair of jeans isn't going to cure cancer or save polar bears.
Polar bears or…
The Backstory
Hello Crunchies,
And the madness ensues. Technically fashion week is supposed to start Friday, but some presentations are starting today. Before I embark on batting my eyelashes and unbuttoning my shirt in attempt to get into the shows, I should probably clarify what fashion week is.
For each season of the year, there is fashion week -- one for Spring/Summer, one for Fall/Winter and one for Couture Although the term "fashion week" can be misleading, there are actually multiple weeks per "fashion week" that happen one after the other -- the main ones being New York, London, Paris, and Milan.…
And the madness ensues. Technically fashion week is supposed to start Friday, but some presentations are starting today. Before I embark on batting my eyelashes and unbuttoning my shirt in attempt to get into the shows, I should probably clarify what fashion week is.
For each season of the year, there is fashion week -- one for Spring/Summer, one for Fall/Winter and one for Couture Although the term "fashion week" can be misleading, there are actually multiple weeks per "fashion week" that happen one after the other -- the main ones being New York, London, Paris, and Milan.…
Last post until... Paris? Brussels? The airport?
Well, ladies and gentlemen, you will not be seeing me around here for a while, as I will be departing Seattle for Europe in approximately 14 hours and have decided not to bring my laptop. Backpacking with a lappy doesn't sound like such a fun time, and there are internet cafes everywhere in Europe, so I think I will survive! I'm going with my boo, Simon, and the tentative plan is to just bring a notebook and attempt to handwrite entries and then type them out at various cafes... buutttt I have no idea if that is going to work…
After All, Music Loves Fashion
Good afternoon, Seattle!
I'm reporting to you from the offices of a troubled magazine (bad ad sales... ain't in a bitch?) to kick off the fashion blogging at R.C.A. I'll be reporting to you about what New York Fashion Week for the Spring Summer 2010 season is like from the perspective of someone experiencing it for the first time.
Why would you want to hear about Fashion Week someone whose never been? Well I know you've all bummed out in front of the TV watching marathons of America's Next Top Model on VH1 or at least have seen The Devil…
I'm reporting to you from the offices of a troubled magazine (bad ad sales... ain't in a bitch?) to kick off the fashion blogging at R.C.A. I'll be reporting to you about what New York Fashion Week for the Spring Summer 2010 season is like from the perspective of someone experiencing it for the first time.
Why would you want to hear about Fashion Week someone whose never been? Well I know you've all bummed out in front of the TV watching marathons of America's Next Top Model on VH1 or at least have seen The Devil…
You know, if I had 40 dollars that I wanted to spend on music, I might actually buy this.
Fueled by Ramen had one of their minions post a walkthrough of Paramore's Brand New Eyes box set on YouTube, and holy crap this thing is loaded with awesome (it is my goal in life to misuse that word as much as possible).
Check out everything that the box set comes with:
- CD with 2 acoustic b-sides (Tracklist below)
- DVD with exclusive content (Tracklist below)
- Yellow 7” VINYL with 2 acoustic b-sides (Tracklist below)
- Double sided poster (One side album art / One side new bxw band photo)
- 40…
Check out everything that the box set comes with:
- CD with 2 acoustic b-sides (Tracklist below)
- DVD with exclusive content (Tracklist below)
- Yellow 7” VINYL with 2 acoustic b-sides (Tracklist below)
- Double sided poster (One side album art / One side new bxw band photo)
- 40…
A few music videos that you need to watch before you die.
I thought that compiling a bunch of music videos that I enjoy and sharing them with you all would be interesting, but it took me nearly a week to come up with.. uh.. four videos? After that I couldn't even decide how to post them, so instead of making a list of videos in order of their awesomeness, I am just going to throw them all at you in random order. Well, besides Sic Transit Gloria by Brand New. That video is just amazing-- So I guess that's where I will start.
Brand New - Sic Transit Gloria... Glory Fades…
Brand New - Sic Transit Gloria... Glory Fades…
BUMBERSHOOT GOERS-- WE NEED YOU!
Day one was (apparently) a huge success. As usual, I have to work, so Bumbershoot will not be seeing me this year.
Check out the schedule online here, and feel free to submit any pictures or stories from Bumbershoot 2009! If we get enough submissions I will make a compilation of everything and post it on the site for everyone to read.
Send everything to kelly@raincityambience.com. I hope to hear from a lot of you!! And credit will be given where credit is due.
Check out the schedule online here, and feel free to submit any pictures or stories from Bumbershoot 2009! If we get enough submissions I will make a compilation of everything and post it on the site for everyone to read.
Send everything to kelly@raincityambience.com. I hope to hear from a lot of you!! And credit will be given where credit is due.
BAND O' DA DAY
I woke up with the worst headache this morning. I've been sitting around trying to find some relaxing piano music all day. And alas, I've found something truly beautiful.
Never heard of this guy until today, but I recommend you listen: Dustin O'Halloran
Never heard of this guy until today, but I recommend you listen: Dustin O'Halloran
Jessie's "BAND O' DA DAY"
My favorite band of the day is: Danny the Champion Of The World.
With crazy Converge-esque guitar riffs and a hint of Mewithoutyou on the vocals (listen to God Oh God), this four piece is bound to turn heads. They have a video coming soon, it will be posted here on RCA when the time comes.
Go listen to them and show some love!
With crazy Converge-esque guitar riffs and a hint of Mewithoutyou on the vocals (listen to God Oh God), this four piece is bound to turn heads. They have a video coming soon, it will be posted here on RCA when the time comes.
Go listen to them and show some love!
On The Last Day
It has yet to be officially stated, but our (remaining) boys in On The Last Day have called it quits for the band as a whole. As you may or may not know, Carson Allen started a side project not too long ago, Me Vs. Myself. This new band is no longer a side project but a full time gig. Carson decided to leave OTLD and purse Me Vs. Myself.
However, that is not the end of the Johnson brothers musical careers. Justin (guitar) and Aaron (bass) have posted a blog on the OTLD Myspace in search…
However, that is not the end of the Johnson brothers musical careers. Justin (guitar) and Aaron (bass) have posted a blog on the OTLD Myspace in search…
NeverShoutNever new video!
I've always liked NeverShoutNever (name is an alias for Christofer Ingle). It's not just his cute face, acoustic style, and attractive red hair. He's got talent. That's it. Watch his new video and tell US what you think. It's not like a regular booty-poppin, name droppin', artsy silly pants video... it's a video that entertains & makes you think.
Rest In Peace
We have a tragedy in our hands: The death of my trusty guitar. We've been in an on and off relationship for almost 2 years. Not that long, but not that short either. It was my longest relationship... (Haha...)
The story is simply that I treated it badly this last week. It's been tossed around during my video shoot (literally, in the air and down to the ground.) And today the lack of any tuning ability left in it aggravated me to the point of needing to throw it up in the air in my garage, allowing it…
The story is simply that I treated it badly this last week. It's been tossed around during my video shoot (literally, in the air and down to the ground.) And today the lack of any tuning ability left in it aggravated me to the point of needing to throw it up in the air in my garage, allowing it…
Destiny Worldwide looking for interns for fall
Destiny Worldwide is an independent record label and management company based in Seattle, WA. The company was formed in 2006 around their first album release, “Building Homes From What We’ve Known” by The Scene Aesthetic. Metcalf produced and engineered the record in the company’s recording studio, Destiny Studios, and has since produced material from many other bands. His recent projects include albums and songs by Daphne Loves Derby, Danger Radio, A Change of Pace, Anarbor, Artist Vs Poet, The Real You, Moneta and many more.
Job Description: Monroe, WA based indie record label Destiny Worldwide is looking for interns to…
Job Description: Monroe, WA based indie record label Destiny Worldwide is looking for interns to…
Cavalier's "Honeybees" Up Now!
Hunters Video Shoot Update!
Hi all. I've had a very long weekend shooting my music video for "Lover At Best." It sounds way official saying that, but in no means am I trying to be official sounding.
The video is being directed by Ryan Kam and it should be incredible. Way better than Hunters music even deserves. But it's a good time for us both. There will be some surprise faces in the video in which you're all probably familiar with. A friend of mine agreed to "co-star" in it and I thank him dearly for doing so.
Check out…
The video is being directed by Ryan Kam and it should be incredible. Way better than Hunters music even deserves. But it's a good time for us both. There will be some surprise faces in the video in which you're all probably familiar with. A friend of mine agreed to "co-star" in it and I thank him dearly for doing so.
Check out…
A general update and some Man Without Wax news
First off, I added a bunch of shows to our calendar that you should go and stare at. I know I am missing some good shows, so if you think something should be posted just leave a comment and we will add it.
Our friends in Man Without Wax have posted two new demo songs on their Myspace page. MWW are taking the summer off from tour to start demoing for their next record, and have posted a blog on their Myspace as well (which I can't link to at the moment for undisclosed reasons). Ch-ch-ch-check it…
Our friends in Man Without Wax have posted two new demo songs on their Myspace page. MWW are taking the summer off from tour to start demoing for their next record, and have posted a blog on their Myspace as well (which I can't link to at the moment for undisclosed reasons). Ch-ch-ch-check it…
Battle of the Bands @ Starland Ballroom
As my hometown went to Warped Tour 2009 @ the Gorge, I spent my August 15, 2009, at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. This show was unlike any competition I've been to . This show was The Battle of the Bands, New Jersey edition.
The top 8 bands from all over New Jersey competed in this finale of the battle. My friend and I endured a long trek to Sayreville... a long traffic'd Garden State Parkway. If you know me, you know that one thing I hate with passion of 3 firey suns is traffic. Why? I can't…
The top 8 bands from all over New Jersey competed in this finale of the battle. My friend and I endured a long trek to Sayreville... a long traffic'd Garden State Parkway. If you know me, you know that one thing I hate with passion of 3 firey suns is traffic. Why? I can't…
What a weekend
I ended up not going to Warped Tour this year due to poor planning and various other reasons. My friend Chris sent me a picture of the sunset at the Gorge and I wanted to kill babies out of A) Furiousity and B) Sunsets make me want to kill babies on occasion, don't judge me though. I heard it was a good time and I'm jealous of everybody who got to go. However, I'm not upset that I missed whoever the hell "The Millionaires" are, I hear they are awful.
Anyway, Hunters had band practice Saturday and Ryan Kam and…
Anyway, Hunters had band practice Saturday and Ryan Kam and…
Warped Tour
3B alert! (BlackBerry Blog)
I'm sitting at the TP tent in Hillsboro, OR about an hour away from our second Warped Tour '09 set.
The Gorge was incredible yesterday. Since seeing John Mayer there in the summer of '07, I've wanted to be a part of the legacy that is performing at The Gorge. I sat behind the bassist on the main stage for 3Oh!3's set, and can only think of a hand full of things I have witnessed that were more spectacular. One of them being the sunset that preceeded their show.
This whole process was really intimidating at…
I'm sitting at the TP tent in Hillsboro, OR about an hour away from our second Warped Tour '09 set.
The Gorge was incredible yesterday. Since seeing John Mayer there in the summer of '07, I've wanted to be a part of the legacy that is performing at The Gorge. I sat behind the bassist on the main stage for 3Oh!3's set, and can only think of a hand full of things I have witnessed that were more spectacular. One of them being the sunset that preceeded their show.
This whole process was really intimidating at…
Read | Posted by Jake Van Paepeghem | Aug 16th 2009, 3:21pm |
New Song Posted/Warped Portland!
So... my apologies for having not posted in a bit. We've been fairly busy working away in the studio and just finished the final touches in time to released this B-side from the last album for free download on our myspace! its called Motor Truck City and you need to go listen to it RIGHT NOW!
On another note, we are playing the Vans Warped Tour in Portland tomorrow with our Seattle buddies Girl On Fire and Aiden at the Ernie Ball Stage. If you are driving down, or live in Portland area, come party with us!…
The post below this can die
I just want it to be known that I am not in any way shape or form a fan or member of the Insane Clown Posse.
Anyway, I don't want to sound like a d-bag by saying this but, I have a few guestlist spots for Warped Tour, but I have no way of getting there. The Gorge is tomorrow so I realize it's a bit late for that, but anyone living in Portland, I might catch a ride there Saturday and if you want to go to Warped Tour at the Washington County Fairgrounds, let me know! I can…
Anyway, I don't want to sound like a d-bag by saying this but, I have a few guestlist spots for Warped Tour, but I have no way of getting there. The Gorge is tomorrow so I realize it's a bit late for that, but anyone living in Portland, I might catch a ride there Saturday and if you want to go to Warped Tour at the Washington County Fairgrounds, let me know! I can…
I am the epitome of fail.
I have to leave for work in six minutes, but I haven't posted anything for a few days so I thought I'd check in.
Jessie and I had a little mini photoshoot a few days ago, and after we took some serious photos we went a little crazy with the black eyeliner. This was the result:
Incidentally, this is the only photo I have edited so far because I have been working nonstop since I got back from LA, but it made me lololol so I thought I would share.
Sorry, Jessie.
Real update later!
Jessie and I had a little mini photoshoot a few days ago, and after we took some serious photos we went a little crazy with the black eyeliner. This was the result:
Incidentally, this is the only photo I have edited so far because I have been working nonstop since I got back from LA, but it made me lololol so I thought I would share.
Sorry, Jessie.
Real update later!
I am a free woman
Finally done with summer quarter. Even though school hasn't really been holding me back on updating RCA or going to shows, think of how it's going to be now!
Last night, a friend of mine from Demon Hunter was in town to play a show for their mini-tour titled "Huntour." I've never seen the band live and rarely have listened to their music, but my mind was blown away last night and I've yet to find it. Seriously, if DH is ever in your city and you have the chance to go see them, I highly recommended it. The…
Last night, a friend of mine from Demon Hunter was in town to play a show for their mini-tour titled "Huntour." I've never seen the band live and rarely have listened to their music, but my mind was blown away last night and I've yet to find it. Seriously, if DH is ever in your city and you have the chance to go see them, I highly recommended it. The…
White walls = original
I took promos of Cavalier the other day. My computer crapped out midway through editing.
Mind you, I don't take band promos. They needed somebody to snap pictures on short notice.
Click for large version.
Most of them are from this park in Auburn, but it got dark and we needed some indoors ones. We got into the hospital their lead singer Stephen works at. We knew that taking pictures in hospitals is illegal, and I hope no government officials are reading this. But whatever. I don't like the coloring in this, but…
Mind you, I don't take band promos. They needed somebody to snap pictures on short notice.
Click for large version.
Most of them are from this park in Auburn, but it got dark and we needed some indoors ones. We got into the hospital their lead singer Stephen works at. We knew that taking pictures in hospitals is illegal, and I hope no government officials are reading this. But whatever. I don't like the coloring in this, but…
Long day of work...
So we arrived bright and early in the studio today only to be greeted by the "Seattle Sunshine" (aka rain). Tony was busy putting the finishing touches on the official tour video for our '09 Japan tour with Bring Me The Horizon and Maximum the Hormone (featuring a sweet track we cut... you'll know when you hear it!), while Slady and I began tracking out some ideas. The writing process is coming along smoothly! Rex finished the tracking of his sweet key parts to a little teaser we will be releasing shortly, so keep your eyes peeled! We spoke to…
The Sky Electric and Hexxus - August 5th @ El Corazon
Like I said before, we are going to start covering more shows, and apparently Hexxus are our guinea pigs. Oink oink! Or maybe it's squee squee? BREEEEE.
Anywho, the show was awesome. It was the Sky Electric's first time playing in Seattle, and they killed it. Not to mention my favorite photo from the night was of their frontman, Cory. ;D Check the full blog and you can see for yourself.
We'll start the coverage off with a photo of Jessie, pointing. Oooh...
And the line..
Just a little…
Anywho, the show was awesome. It was the Sky Electric's first time playing in Seattle, and they killed it. Not to mention my favorite photo from the night was of their frontman, Cory. ;D Check the full blog and you can see for yourself.
We'll start the coverage off with a photo of Jessie, pointing. Oooh...
And the line..
Just a little…
AWESOME FOOD PART ONE.
I was bound to eventually write this article. Best food in Seattle (and the surrounding areas): The Kelly Mason edition. I felt obligated to post this as soon as possible after Jessie's intro, so feel free to contribute if you know of any hidden gems that you would like to share with RCA.
Now, I wouldn't call myself a food connoisseur, but if there is a delicious (and cheap!) place to eat in Seattle, you can bet your sweet patootie that I have eaten there. Well, aside from Mama's Mexican Kitchen, which I hear is phenomenal, but I don't usually…
Now, I wouldn't call myself a food connoisseur, but if there is a delicious (and cheap!) place to eat in Seattle, you can bet your sweet patootie that I have eaten there. Well, aside from Mama's Mexican Kitchen, which I hear is phenomenal, but I don't usually…
For your information...
Here at RCA, we appreciate the finer things in life. One of them being delicious dining. We love our food, yes we do. We love it so much that I felt it necessary to post a blog about it. We accept all sorts of food. Home made, vegan, organic, etc. I myself prefer sushi, so if you're a sushi chef, email me and we can discuss you giving me your sushi and me reviewing your sushi here on RCA. Please no cow tongues or other strange delicacies you may be accustomed to. We enjoy your everyday meats, grains, and dairies.…
Blessed in the Studio
So as you may (or may not) have heard, we are all here in Seattle working on songs for our next record... The day after we all flew in, we had the amazing opportunity to share the stage with a couple of our favorite Seattle bands- Vision and Valor, Monsters Scare You, and Keeping Secrets, at the Showbox Market. Thanks to all who came out to party with us! We will be here for the next 5 weeks locked in the recording studio pounding out some hits! I'll update as we go along and hopefully have some videos or pictures…
Blessed By a Monsters Scaring Visions
I thought that title was clever, although I mostly ended up getting shots of BBABH. The show was awesome, hope everybody who was there had a good time!
The crowd... It was packed.
Casey and Rex... doing their thing.
Tyler was getting pretty brutal at times.
The crowd... It was packed.
Casey and Rex... doing their thing.
Tyler was getting pretty brutal at times.
Read | Posted by Jasenka Gracic | Aug 7th 2009, 5:25pm |
Go get "tatted" son!
The ever so popular Seattle Tattoo Expo is this weekend. August 7-9th at the Seattle Center. I've never been but I'd imagine it to be fun. Who doesn't want to go get tattooed by some of the best artists in the country?
Who wants to get matching tattoos? Omgz. Or how about RCA tattoos. Let's all go get RCA tattoos!
Or not. But anyway, tattoo expo, this weekend, fun stuff. If you've been thinking about going to get a tattoo, this is your chance. There's going to be a ton of bands playing, so that alone is worth checking out.
Who wants to get matching tattoos? Omgz. Or how about RCA tattoos. Let's all go get RCA tattoos!
Or not. But anyway, tattoo expo, this weekend, fun stuff. If you've been thinking about going to get a tattoo, this is your chance. There's going to be a ton of bands playing, so that alone is worth checking out.
Anchor & Braille
So I listened to Anchor & Braille when Stephen Christian (of Anberlin) first set out to do a side project. I wasn't that excited about it, being a fan of Anberlin and all. However, he's been working on a new album due to hit stores on August 4th, and so far I am in love with it! Go listen to his songs here.
And make sure you pick up/order a copy on August 4th!
And make sure you pick up/order a copy on August 4th!
We need you!
We're in need of some CD reviews! There's so many new albums out there and we're juggling about 637 knives at ones right now. Here's a list of albums that are either out or coming out:
Alexisonfire - Young Cardinals
Thrice - Beggars
Anchor and Braille - Felt
He Is Legend - It Hates You
Set Your Goals - This Will Be The Death Of Us
Portugal The Man - The Satanic Satanist
Four Year Strong - Explains It All
August Burns Red - Constellations
The Scene Aesthetic - A Type & A Shadow
Keeping Secrets - The Rescue
If…
Alexisonfire - Young Cardinals
Thrice - Beggars
Anchor and Braille - Felt
He Is Legend - It Hates You
Set Your Goals - This Will Be The Death Of Us
Portugal The Man - The Satanic Satanist
Four Year Strong - Explains It All
August Burns Red - Constellations
The Scene Aesthetic - A Type & A Shadow
Keeping Secrets - The Rescue
If…
Some up and coming information...
RCA is going to start making Myspace layouts for bands/film/personal profiles. More details will be announced soon! Oh and a new song is being posted on the RCA Myspace tonight!
Read | Posted by Jasenka Gracic | Jul 29th 2009, 9:10pm |
Fullbleed Series 9 launch
Rob Dobi has launched Series 9 of his clothing line Fullbleed, and I highly recommend you follow that link and marvel at his designs.
Here is a taste of Series 9:
Very cool. If you see something you want to purchase, you can head over to Merchline. The shirts are $17, and there are some posters available as well.
Here is a taste of Series 9:
Very cool. If you see something you want to purchase, you can head over to Merchline. The shirts are $17, and there are some posters available as well.
Hexxus coverage from Friday night
Hopefully we will be able to do this with more shows, because I had a lot of fun on Friday night and want to start covering concerts on a regular basis. It'll be like those cheesy nightclub pictures you always see on peoples' Myspace/Facebook pages, but they will be awesome because the music doesn't suck and everyone is cool. I didn't exactly have the gall to go up and ask people if I could take their photos for the site, but maybe I will figure out a way to avoid looking like a creepster in the future.
Also, I took…
Also, I took…
REST IN PEACE already, MJ!
As a music fan (maybe that's an understatement...), I was sad like everyone else in the world when I found out that Michael Jackson had passed away. His death consumed our television screens, littered the topic of most bulletins on myspace & facebook, and occupied a space on the most discussed word(s) on twitter. His death was a shock and he will be missed. Today is July 27, 2009, and he's still being discussed... It's been over 4 weeks since the King of Pop passed away, and yet, has he had an opportunity to ACTUALLY rest in peace?
This…
This…
New Hunters songs on Myspace now
My dear friend, sleep fiend, and RCA enthusiast/contributor Jessie Gracic is quite the musician (if you were previously unaware), and now she has some badass recordings that are up on her Myspace page.
There are five songs on the Hunters EP, which will be on iTunes within the next couple of weeks. Jessie has posted three of the tracks on her Myspace. It was all supposed to be released on August 1st, but I think she got too excited and posted them today instead.
Listen, listen, listen. She's also posted a blog with song…
There are five songs on the Hunters EP, which will be on iTunes within the next couple of weeks. Jessie has posted three of the tracks on her Myspace. It was all supposed to be released on August 1st, but I think she got too excited and posted them today instead.
Listen, listen, listen. She's also posted a blog with song…
DON'T FORGET!
Hexxus is TONIGHT. The debut show we've all been waiting for. Kelly and I will be interviewing these lovely men tonight, so look forward to that being available for your beautiful eyes to see. Show your support and come out tonight! The show is at the Showbox at the market at 8PM!
Read | Posted by Jasenka Gracic | Jul 24th 2009, 4:25pm |
Hexxus show this Friday!
I haven't been to a show in a while, so this should be fun. We will be taking photos and interviewing the band, so if you have any questions be sure to leave them in the comments.
So long...
For those of you who have not seen the latest On The Last Day creation, here it is. This may just be the last thing the boys in OTLD ever do. With love and respect, I present to you...
Read | Posted by Jasenka Gracic | Jul 19th 2009, 7:02pm |
Some video games that may or may not have contributed to my functionality as a grown human being.
Well folks, this is where my nerdy side comes out of the closet. I just played Halo for three hours when I should have been updating the site, so I figured I had to come clean.
Here are some video games that have influenced me throughout my life (meaning I have spent way too much time playing them):
Halo 2 and 3, collectively. I didn't buy an Xbox until 2 came out, but if I had one before you can bet your sweet ass that I would have played the first version as well. Anyway, I don't really want to…
Here are some video games that have influenced me throughout my life (meaning I have spent way too much time playing them):
Halo 2 and 3, collectively. I didn't buy an Xbox until 2 came out, but if I had one before you can bet your sweet ass that I would have played the first version as well. Anyway, I don't really want to…
Bite of Seattle!
There's nothing that excites me more than eating (I have a sweet blog coming up that is also related to food), so there should be no reason for me to not go to the Bite of Seattle this weekend, right?!
WRONG.
Turns out I have/had to work all weekend, and the only way I am going to get to go chow down on some delicious/expensive treats is if I get up at 8, take the light rail to Seattle (it opened today), eat, leave, then drive to work by noon. Considering it is already 1 o'clock in the morning and…
WRONG.
Turns out I have/had to work all weekend, and the only way I am going to get to go chow down on some delicious/expensive treats is if I get up at 8, take the light rail to Seattle (it opened today), eat, leave, then drive to work by noon. Considering it is already 1 o'clock in the morning and…
New old Progress in Color
That's right, Progress in Color have re-recorded/posted two of the songs that made us want to interview them back in 2007.
The new recordings sound awesome, and with them Caleb posted a sort of disclaimer blog (check their Myspace to read it, or the comments for a direct link) telling people why they shouldn't say the older songs are better because "they suck" and that's all they had the ability to record in the beginning. The new versions are how they were always supposed to sound.
Caleb also states that if you like the demos…
The new recordings sound awesome, and with them Caleb posted a sort of disclaimer blog (check their Myspace to read it, or the comments for a direct link) telling people why they shouldn't say the older songs are better because "they suck" and that's all they had the ability to record in the beginning. The new versions are how they were always supposed to sound.
Caleb also states that if you like the demos…
Back Out!
It's been a while. Sorry.
I just completed my first week back to the "Let's Make A Mess" tour with Hey Monday after taking a two week break to fulfill my duties (Ha, duty. Funny word) as a camp counselor at a summer music in Salem, Oregon called Young Musicians and Artists.
Camp is always something special. All eight years I've been involved have been great. But this year was especially refreshing. If you want to read more on this year's specifics, go to my personal blog at:
jakevp.blogspot.com
But being back on the road has been great. I flew…
I just completed my first week back to the "Let's Make A Mess" tour with Hey Monday after taking a two week break to fulfill my duties (Ha, duty. Funny word) as a camp counselor at a summer music in Salem, Oregon called Young Musicians and Artists.
Camp is always something special. All eight years I've been involved have been great. But this year was especially refreshing. If you want to read more on this year's specifics, go to my personal blog at:
jakevp.blogspot.com
But being back on the road has been great. I flew…
Read | Posted by Jake Van Paepeghem | Jul 13th 2009, 8:19am |
The blowing of my mind has taken place
In all honesty, when On The Last Day parted ways with Geoff, I was quite skeptical of their new find. Carson Allen is the current singer of On The Last Day and has a completely different sound than the old On The Last Day, but definitely good. The addition of Carson was a glorious thing. Secretly in my head, I've always thought Carson would sound awesome on top of something a little more poppy and 90's. He started a side project a while ago with Frank (also of OTLD) and Jaron (may be seen drumming for Forgive Durden.) I've been…
Bands today are really into their cover songs...
I have come to the conclusion that lesser known bands only cover over-played pop songs to gain some sort of instant boost of MySpace fame, and it's getting more and more obvious by the AbsolutePunk news post. Admittedly, a few of them are not so bad (*cough* ADTR), but the rest are just ridiculous. I mean come on, you can't honestly think that all of these bands actually like covering cheesy pop songs-- but anything for a few more plays must be worth the agony. As one of our writers, Dan, speculated in the comments, "It's just one of many…
Hexxus promos... GREAT SUCCESS
What an adventure last weekend was. The guys in Hexxus and I went out to the Edmonds waterfront to take some promos, and they ended up getting really, really messy in the process.
First we took some normal shots, which turned out the best:
Then came the sand/seaweed/Value Village jackets. I really wish we could have taken some more photos with this, but the sun was going down and the only place we could think of to take pictures was knee deep in the Puget Sound. Unfortunately, that didn't work…
First we took some normal shots, which turned out the best:
Then came the sand/seaweed/Value Village jackets. I really wish we could have taken some more photos with this, but the sun was going down and the only place we could think of to take pictures was knee deep in the Puget Sound. Unfortunately, that didn't work…
New Hide & Seek Clothing line out today!
And now, the moment you've all been waiting for... Montana based Hide & Seek Clothing have released their summer line! The 'Grow to Love' Giraffe and Elephant are back, but this time on their own shirts:
Also in this line is the v sign tank top and a basic logo tee:
...and a brand new design...
Enter discount code RAINCITYAMBIENCE for 10% off your entire order.
What do you think of the new line? Are there any clothing companies you like that not many people know about? Tell us in…
Also in this line is the v sign tank top and a basic logo tee:
...and a brand new design...
Enter discount code RAINCITYAMBIENCE for 10% off your entire order.
What do you think of the new line? Are there any clothing companies you like that not many people know about? Tell us in…
The Sky Electric is now complete.
Metal fans listen up! The Sky Electric is a brand new band out of Seattle, but it is comprised of many familiar faces. Previous members of From Aphony, Dance, and Ameretta have gotten together and are prepared to melt faces.
With the recent addition of vocalist, Cory, TSE are complete, and have posted a brand new song on their Myspace page for your listening pleasure. An EP is also in the works, but a release date is not yet clear.
The Sky Electric will be playing their first show at El Corazon on August 5th.
With the recent addition of vocalist, Cory, TSE are complete, and have posted a brand new song on their Myspace page for your listening pleasure. An EP is also in the works, but a release date is not yet clear.
The Sky Electric will be playing their first show at El Corazon on August 5th.
The world of mobility
I am finally up to date on the worlds techbological craze known as the "smart phone." All I can say is this shit is bananas. Matter of fact I am in my biology class right now posting a damn blog entry to rca. How sweet is that? Anyway its lab time, but I plan on writing more on the current world of technology in a matter of days. Much love.
It's Your Scene!
If you haven't already heard about it, some familiar faces in the Seattle local scene have recently started up an organization of sorts called "It's Your Scene" to help improve the local scene. As it's said in their blog, "IYS was started by a couple of musicians/music fans that are sick of seeing their local music scene continue to go down hill. From everywhere to the bands, fans, prices and everything else that "playing music" comes with these days. We feel that the real meaning of music is lost. The media and everything with it has ruined the art, meaning,…
Read | Posted by Katie Adams | Jun 24th 2009, 3:14pm |
Hooray for The Scene Aesthetic!
Long-time Seattle favorites, The Scene Aesthetic, are back in action with the release of their new EP, A Type & A Shadow, coming up on July 14th. The Destiny Worldwide duo have posted a new song, Come What May, on their Myspace page, along with a brand new layout to match the album art. Spiffy.
Pre-order the new album on SmartPunk today! There's even an autographed CD/DVD/t-shirt bundle that you can snag for 20 bones.
Also, remember that Destiny Worldwide are still looking for interns...
Pre-order the new album on SmartPunk today! There's even an autographed CD/DVD/t-shirt bundle that you can snag for 20 bones.
Also, remember that Destiny Worldwide are still looking for interns...
Rain City Rendezvous
After driving about 13 straight hours from Modesto CA, TP is back home!
I haven't played a "home show" yet with the guys, so this should be cool. Seattle is like my second home. I've seen many shows at the (in)famous El Corazon, and am pretty stoked to finally play it!
This "Let's Make A Mess" tour has been amazing so far- great crowds with a lot of enthusiasm. It makes even mediocre nights of playing feel like a great show. So thanks to anyone who has come out so far, and I hope you Seatteleans can come this fine…
I haven't played a "home show" yet with the guys, so this should be cool. Seattle is like my second home. I've seen many shows at the (in)famous El Corazon, and am pretty stoked to finally play it!
This "Let's Make A Mess" tour has been amazing so far- great crowds with a lot of enthusiasm. It makes even mediocre nights of playing feel like a great show. So thanks to anyone who has come out so far, and I hope you Seatteleans can come this fine…
Sleep patterns will be the death of me
I don't understand how I can sleep for 3 hours a night, wake up, and not be able to sleep at all after that. It saddens me, it really does. Hopefully this will change soon! But at least it gives me plenty of spare time to post about it on here, right? Because I know you all are so interested in my sleep patterns, har har har.
Side note: Twilight sucks, anyone who slightly enjoys it should be ashamed. >=D
Anyway, I'm taking a class this summer, meaning no vacations, meaning I need to make a nice list of…
Side note: Twilight sucks, anyone who slightly enjoys it should be ashamed. >=D
Anyway, I'm taking a class this summer, meaning no vacations, meaning I need to make a nice list of…
Summer + Working full-time = Computer negligence.
I didn't realize how easy it is to forget that I have a computer when I work full-time and the sun is always out. It's almost a chore to get on here and update sometimes, but blogging is easier than writing articles and my brain is too fried to come up with something even slightly intellectual anyway.
Anyway, I have a confession to make. Actually, there are two things that I need to get off my chest: one is that even though I have talked about how much I hate the new Alexisonfire songs that they posted on their
Anyway, I have a confession to make. Actually, there are two things that I need to get off my chest: one is that even though I have talked about how much I hate the new Alexisonfire songs that they posted on their
"Lets Make A Mess" Pre-Production
After arriving in Phoenix early yesterday morning and driving around David's hometown listening to the new Manchester Orchestra album (which is incredible), we picked up the rest of the guys from a delayed flight from Seattle and started pre-production.
For those playing at home, pre-pro is all the things we do in preparation for a tour: I.e. nailing down a set, and getting the stage show ready.
The first thing on the list was to get our brand new Snakes & Suits scrims up and constructed. Scrims are basically large banners put up on stage, usually with the bands name…
For those playing at home, pre-pro is all the things we do in preparation for a tour: I.e. nailing down a set, and getting the stage show ready.
The first thing on the list was to get our brand new Snakes & Suits scrims up and constructed. Scrims are basically large banners put up on stage, usually with the bands name…
Read | Posted by Jake Van Paepeghem | Jun 9th 2009, 12:14pm |
I've returned!
I haven't been able to update in a while, my bad. But I'm back in action here, and I've got some articles to finish up for you guys to get a load of. I just finished recording a Taylor Swift cover... Go ahead and laugh... I'm ashamed, but oh well. It's up on the Hunters Myspace.
Along with the articles I'm doing, I'd be down to do opinion/answer type articles, so if you guys have any questions/need advice/any suggestions, holla at me here: jessie[at]raincityambience.com.
Oh and one more thing before I depart; Kelly and I have been…
Along with the articles I'm doing, I'd be down to do opinion/answer type articles, so if you guys have any questions/need advice/any suggestions, holla at me here: jessie[at]raincityambience.com.
Oh and one more thing before I depart; Kelly and I have been…
Read | Posted by Jasenka Gracic | Jun 6th 2009, 1:52am |
Photos! Discovery Park is badass.
The photo portion of the site is not completely finished yet, so I am posting my photos on the blog instead. Hoorah.
This is the series I did for my ART 140 (basic photo) final project. My friend, Tim Willis, suggested I go to Discovery Park to take photos because my original idea failed miserably, so we went up on Tuesday night to explore. I'd say I am pretty proud of these...
This is the series I did for my ART 140 (basic photo) final project. My friend, Tim Willis, suggested I go to Discovery Park to take photos because my original idea failed miserably, so we went up on Tuesday night to explore. I'd say I am pretty proud of these...
Facebook. THE ARCHNEMESIS OF HUMAN INTERACTION.
I had a substantial amount written about how annoying it is when you see people you haven't talked to in a long time and they seem to know everything that is going on in your life because of Facebook, but then I realized that if I didn't want people to know anything about me then I wouldn't bother doing anything on the site at all. Both my Flickr and Twitter accounts are attached to my Facebook and I only befriend people I know, but damnit I feel like such a jerk when I don't know anything about some of the…
Hello RCA!
I've spent the last few days trying to figure out what I could say in my first blog since Kelly asked me to be involved with this project.
Verdict: I've got nothing.
But if Rain City Ambience is anything like all the college papers I wrote, then I can just BS my way to an A- or so. (In high school my English teacher called it "fluffing it up". I call it honest writing)
But the real reason for all of this is not to lecture you about how to go about your dissertations (if you have any. And if…
Verdict: I've got nothing.
But if Rain City Ambience is anything like all the college papers I wrote, then I can just BS my way to an A- or so. (In high school my English teacher called it "fluffing it up". I call it honest writing)
But the real reason for all of this is not to lecture you about how to go about your dissertations (if you have any. And if…
Read | Posted by Jake Van Paepeghem | May 29th 2009, 11:17am | Personal, Seattle music, Fueled By Ramen
Champions League Final: Manchester United vs. Barcelona
Manchester United 0 - 2 Barcelona
If you are not a football (soccer) fan, at the very least you probably know of a team called Manchester United. If you answered "Yes, that is true." in your head then maybe you might have heard the name Cristiano Ronaldo as well, perhaps he is your favorite player. If you have no idea what I am talking about, do yourself a favor and look him up. I will return to him later...
Well yesterday the reigning Champions had their prize stripped from them in brutal fashion. Barcelona is now crowned the greatest football…
If you are not a football (soccer) fan, at the very least you probably know of a team called Manchester United. If you answered "Yes, that is true." in your head then maybe you might have heard the name Cristiano Ronaldo as well, perhaps he is your favorite player. If you have no idea what I am talking about, do yourself a favor and look him up. I will return to him later...
Well yesterday the reigning Champions had their prize stripped from them in brutal fashion. Barcelona is now crowned the greatest football…
Folklife! Plus a weekend full of awesome.
There's really no place I would have rather been than at Sasquatch this weekend, but seeing as I couldn't convince myself to cough up the money until a week before the event (and I didn't want to request a press pass until the new site was up- at which point it was too late to even ask... though I did anyway and got denied), I was not able to attend. Fortunately for me, Memorial Day weekend is never dull in Seattle, and to replace the void that was created by the lack of Sasquatch-age, I went to Folklife (and Pike…
Anticipation is a...
I have been wanting to write about this since the second I got back from listening to the new Man Down Medic tracks yesterday afternoon, but I haven't been able to come up with the right words to describe how incredible everything is sounding so far. I guess 'incredible' would be a good word, but maybe I'm a little biased.
In case you don't know, Man Down Medic is a Seattle band made up of three siblings- Sam, Jacob, and Larissa- along with a keyboardist named Phillip and a drummer named Harrison. I booked their first show at KTUB almost…
In case you don't know, Man Down Medic is a Seattle band made up of three siblings- Sam, Jacob, and Larissa- along with a keyboardist named Phillip and a drummer named Harrison. I booked their first show at KTUB almost…
Destiny Worldwide Looking for Interns.
Destiny Worldwide is an independent record label and management company based in Seattle, WA. The company was formed in 2006 around their first album release, “Building Homes From What We’ve Known” by The Scene Aesthetic. Metcalf produced and engineered the record in the company’s recording studio, Destiny Studios, and has since produced material from many other bands. His recent projects include albums and songs by Daphne Loves Derby, Danger Radio, A Change of Pace, Anarbor, Artist Vs Poet, The Real You, Moneta, Shyforshy, and many more.
Job Description: Monroe, WA based indie record label Destiny Worldwide is looking for interns…
Job Description: Monroe, WA based indie record label Destiny Worldwide is looking for interns…
The day has finally come...
It's been a good year and a half since design on the new site commenced (I wish I was exaggerating), and tonight is the night when we finally launch into a new era of Rain City Ambience. I would write something more thoughtful and reflective of the past four years of our existence, but my roommates are talking about dried blood and Desperate Housewives, which is making it a little hard to concentrate.
Basically, I can't believe we are still around. This started as something to do in web design class sophomore year of high school, and I never would…
Basically, I can't believe we are still around. This started as something to do in web design class sophomore year of high school, and I never would…
A message to every band I have ever listened to. Namely Alexisonfire. Okay, only Alexisonfire.
Garrett reminded me that the new Alexisonfire CD is coming out next month, so I decided to head to their Myspace to check out Young Cardinals: the obviously kick-ass single that the band took three years to release.
Oh wait, did I say kick-ass? Screw that. I meant borderline Avenged Sevenfold bullshit that I wish I could pretend I didn't hear. But it's too late. My mind has been tainted. What has been heard cannot be unheard. I keep listening to the song expecting my ears (and broken heart) to magically adapt to this style that, as far as I…
Oh wait, did I say kick-ass? Screw that. I meant borderline Avenged Sevenfold bullshit that I wish I could pretend I didn't hear. But it's too late. My mind has been tainted. What has been heard cannot be unheard. I keep listening to the song expecting my ears (and broken heart) to magically adapt to this style that, as far as I…
Holy shit.
This is crazy. Im nervous to be writing this right now. Moving to the East Coast and going to school it has been easy for Garrett "RCA" Miller to die. I look forward to being born again and as well as this new chapter of Rain City Ambience. Thank you Kelly Mason, you guys know how great she is!
It's throwback music hour, baby.
I am currently listening to Taking Back Sunday's Tell All Your Friends from way back in 2002, and am attempting to come to terms with the fact that I think I like the music I used to listen to better than the music I listen to now. I don't know if it's because this is what got me into this genre of music in the first place or if it really is just better than my current musical choices (this would be a very sad realization), but I do know that it is blowing my mind to a point that…
Cavalier promos today
Jessie and I will be going out and taking promotional photographs (that sounds so official!) of Cavalier today, so keep an eye out for those!
Actually, it sounds like Jessie is going to be calling the shots on this one, but maybe I will take pictures of buildings or squirrels or something while she is doing her thing. All I know is that I have not gotten the chance to officially break in my new camera, and this sounds like a perfect opportunity.
On that note, if you need promos then shoot me an email... I need to…
Actually, it sounds like Jessie is going to be calling the shots on this one, but maybe I will take pictures of buildings or squirrels or something while she is doing her thing. All I know is that I have not gotten the chance to officially break in my new camera, and this sounds like a perfect opportunity.
On that note, if you need promos then shoot me an email... I need to…
I am a raging angerdroid...
Or I could just say I am full of fury. This is all thanks to Kanye West being a (pardon my Bosnian) huge d-bag. Kelly and I have discussed the d-bagness of Mr. West quite a few times. And now our discussion has led to a full on article on why we believe he is a d-bag. Repetition is key here, kids. D-bag.
Go to the articles page now to read more on why I used the word d-bag so much.
Go to the articles page now to read more on why I used the word d-bag so much.
Read | Posted by Jasenka Gracic | Dec 16th 2008, 5:37pm |
The blog that started it all...
This all started back in 2005 as a side project for Garrett and I, and now look where we are. A little over three years and we are still around, but this time it's going to be a little bit different!
Less boring news and more personal blogs (which is my forte anyway... if there's something to have an opinion on you can bet your sweet ass I have something to say about it), but it's not just going to be me anymore. We are going to be adding more and more staff to our arsenal, and you may be…
Less boring news and more personal blogs (which is my forte anyway... if there's something to have an opinion on you can bet your sweet ass I have something to say about it), but it's not just going to be me anymore. We are going to be adding more and more staff to our arsenal, and you may be…
