January 2008

FEATURES

2007 Seattle Music Yearbook
The bitter ends, heated battles and beautiful beginnings that kept the music calendar turning.
The Class of 2008
The four Seattle artists that you must hear in the new year.

10 More to Look Out For
They might not be at the head of the class right now, but each of these up-and-coming acts has the potential to blow your mind.

CANDY
El Vez gets into the ring, Pony takes its last ride, Kinski gets all artsy and more.

COLUMNS
Sound Classics: Mark Baumgarten talks to Bonnie Guitar about moving to Malibu, recording “Dark Moon” and turning down the Grand Ole Opry.
Jazz Focus: John Gilbreath shows where the real indie is at: the Seattle Improvisational Music Festival.
Global Focus: Darek Mazzone reviews the year in music from Earth.

THE LIFE
Nightout: Night Canopy’s Amy Blaschke explores South Capitol Hill.
Dish-off: Sound searches for the perfect mid-winter comfort food.
Homebase: Mark Pickerel opens his door and reveals a collector’s fantasy.
Styled Right: What your colors say about you

AROUND TOWN
Town Hall hosts a night of talking, singing and a little belittling.

CALENDAR
Read it. Do it. Love it. Repeat.

REVIEWS
The Record Report: Blake Lewis delivers an impressive mess, plus Sunday Night Blackout, Caravel and more.

The Film Report: Sunshine, The Ten and King of Kong

Five
John Richards picks 2007’s best local albums.