April 2008

FEATURES
Wish You Were Here
‘Tis the season for sun, sweethearts and spring fashion. Sound’s 9-page spread lays it all out for you.

The Record Story
Seattle’s independent record stores brave the topsy-turvy market and hold on for the ride.

The Dream Team
Musical architect Hunter Lea builds Mono in VCF’s future.

Night in the Life
Sound tags along as Jazz Alley preps for the Duke Ellington Orchestra’s opening night.

CANDY
No Depression takes to the web, Seattle’s history of not-so-quiet riots, and a recap of the month in music news.

COLUMNS
Classical: Macedonian pianist Simon Trpceski is young, talented and poised to take the classical world by storm.
Global: Legendary dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson makes sure his message is heard.
Jazz: Local counter-culture saxophonist Andrew D’Angelo gets screwed.

THE LIFE
Homebase: Candlebox drummer Scott Mercado hands over the keys to his kingdom.
Nightout: Young opera starlet Ani Maldjian takes Sound out on the town.
Dish-Off: Turning Japanese: Searching for the city’s preeminent izakaya restaurant.

REVIEWS
The Record Report: The Hands unveil their long-awaited full-length, plus Blackeyes & Neckties, Seven Cycles, and more.
The Film Report: Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, John From Cincinnati, and the best new releases on DVD.
Five: KEXP’s John Richards looks into his crystal ball and foretells which local bands will hit it big.

The April issue of Sound magazine is available at discerning record stores and magazine stands across across Seattle. If you would like a subscription, go here.