On July 20, The Barclaycard Mercury Shortlist was announced. According to the Mercury website, “The Barclaycard Mercury Prize exists solely to champion music in the UK, mainly through the ‘Albums of the Year’ competition, which celebrates recorded music of all genres by British or Irish artists.” The great thing about this award is that it’s [...]
We realize that this post is about a month overdue; however, after discovering that more than a dozen countries/ regions created their own version of K’naan’s FIFA anthem, “Wavin’ Flag,” we decided to compile them all in one place. Below, you can hear versions of “Wavin Flag” from the Arab World, Brazil, China, France, Greece, [...]
This Friday, musicians Graham Jones, Kyle Levien, Cullen Wright and Erika Lundahl will attempt to record an EP in 24 hours in Corvallis, Oregon. The project is being recorded live and can be viewed at http://www.24hourmusicproject.blogspot.com. In addition, the musicians are asking for suggestions on song ideas, contributions of sounds, names and words which can [...]
On July 20, The Barclaycard Mercury Shortlist was announced. According to the Mercury website, “The Barclaycard Mercury Prize exists solely to champion music in the UK, mainly through the ‘Albums of the Year’ competition, which celebrates recorded music of all genres by British or Irish artists.” The great thing about this award is that it’s [...]
We realize that this post is about a month overdue; however, after discovering that more than a dozen countries/ regions created their own version of K’naan’s FIFA anthem, “Wavin’ Flag,” we decided to compile them all in one place. Below, you can hear versions of “Wavin Flag” from the Arab World, Brazil, China, France, Greece, [...]
This Friday, musicians Graham Jones, Kyle Levien, Cullen Wright and Erika Lundahl will attempt to record an EP in 24 hours in Corvallis, Oregon. The project is being recorded live and can be viewed at http://www.24hourmusicproject.blogspot.com. In addition, the musicians are asking for suggestions on song ideas, contributions of sounds, names and words which can [...]
Every Tuesday, DYNAMIC features a pair of “twin” tracks. These tracks could sound similar vocally, instrumentally, rhythmically, lyrically or melodically. This week we’ve selected Los Campesinos!’ “Straight in at 101” and The Kooks’ “You Don’t Love Me.” Share
There’s a big difference between a 21-and-over concert and an all ages one. Granted, the serving of alcohol at adult shows is the crucial variation, as it alters the demographics of the audience. Recently I went to my first 21-and-over show at the classy Douglas Fir Lounge in Portland to see Laura Marling and Patrick [...]
This Friday, July 23, marks the start of the three-day Capitol Hill Block Party. Throughout the weekend, over 60 artists will invade Seattle’s Capitol Hill for concerts on four stages. Among the headliners this year are MGMT, Holy Fuck, Yeasayer, Atmosphere and Blue Scholars. Three-day $60 passes are sold out, but single-day tickets for $23 [...]
2010 Barclaycard Mercury Prize Nominees
19 Versions of K’naan’s “Wavin’ Flag”
Northwest Wednesdays: 24 Hour Music Project
Twin Track Tuesdays: Los Campesinos! and The Kooks
Benefits of 21-and-over Concerts
Northwest Wednesdays: Capitol Hill Block Party
Twin Track Tuesdays: Freelance Whales and Sufjan Stevens
Updated Seattle, Portland and Eugene Concert Calendars
We’re Baaaaaaack
Northwest Wednesdays: Bumbershoot 2010 Ticket Pricing
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