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FEATURES


Sub Pops
As their label turns 20, Sub Pop’s founders discuss its birth, the music business and politics in their first interview in 18 years.
Plus: The label’s secrets to success.

The Knight Life
The laid-back Saturday Knights try to stay serious just long enough to talk about the making of their debut album, Mingle.

Portland Pop Explosion
How the founders of the PDX Pop Now! music festival are changing the city they love.

THE LIFE

Up From the Underground
 Mainstage Comedy tries to fill the hole left by the closing of the Comedy Underground. Plus: A guide to Seattle’s best comedy nights.

Daydream Believer
How to keep summer fashion chic and affordable—for the entire family.

East Meets West
Our critic challenges local restaurants to find the perfect fusion of local and exotic flavors.

Resplendent Respite
DJ Moda Mark shares the view from his Bainbridge home.

SIGNALS
 Crocodile Café soundman donates his bootleg collection to the UW, Pearl Jam gives its fans the boot—again, Wizdom talks about his favorite kicks and Converse tries to sneak one by us. Plus: The Northwest’s best new artists and live reviews of Sasquatch!, Rain Fest and more.

CALENDAR
 Seattle Symphony’s Summerfest, The Long Winters, Mike Ness, What The Heck Fest and Capitol Hill Block Party.

REPORTS
Global: Darek Mazzone gets transcendent with the Master Musicians of Jajouka.
Classical: Jeremy Denk ponders life and piano—in blog form.
Jazz: John Gilbreath takes a tour of Seattle’s jazz radio.

REVIEWS
The Record Report: Grand Hallway makes a grand entrance. Plus: New albums from Lotte Kestner, Facts About Funerals, Common Market and more.
The Film Report: Doomsday, Student Bodies wow our reviewers. My Blueberry Nights? Not so much.
Sound Classics: The Gits grit comes through as a surviving member discusses the making of Enter: The Conquering Chicken.
FIVE: John Richards breaks down the cream of the Pop as he discusses the essential Sub Pop releases.

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