November 2007

FEATURES

Personal Revolution
Ben Harper once carried the weight of a counterculture into the mainstream. Now he’s doing something really bold: Walking away.

Northwestern Soul
For 40 years the Brits have been stealing our soul. Kevin Jones is determined to take it back, one 45 at a time.

Prince of the Rails
Utah Phillips’ son Brendan takes after his father, singing songs of hobos and Wobblies to a new generation.

What Radiohead Hath Wrought
Seattle’s top label heads discuss what Thom Yorke’s divorce from the industry means.

How to … Holiday
Sound’s guide to buying the perfect gift for the most particular persons on your list.

CANDY
Band of Horses vs. Seattle Weekly, Schoolyard Heroes vs. concerned parents, Seattle MCs vs. violent GFs and more.

COLUMNS

Jazz Focus: John Gilbreath finds something good in Seattle schools: jazz.
Global Focus: Darek Mazzone continues his exploration of the global crossover hit.
Sound Classics: Michaelangelo Matos talks to Michael Bisio about the making of In Seattle.
FIVE: John Richards reports from the CMJ Festival, proclaiming, “Do believe the hype!”

THE LIFE

Nightout: Tilson shows Sound what nightlife is like for a much-loved MC.
Homebase: For Shane Tutmarc & the Traveling Mercies, home is where the inspiration is.
Dish-off: Tossing aside the leftovers in search of the perfect post-Thanksgiving dinner.
Styled Right: Cute, cunning and colorful, the perfect party favor is the one you wear.

DEPARTMENTS

Around Town: Endfest 16 brings Social Distortion, Bright Eyes, Smashing Pumpkins and motley moshers to Qwest Field.
Calendar: Read it. Do it. Love it. Repeat.

REVIEWS
The Record Report: Vells, Blues Traveler, Maktub, the Cops and more.
The Film Report: Live Free or Die Hard, Killer of Sheep, Waitress and more.