November 2008

FEATURES

The Education of Vince Mira
The 16-year-old king of Cash emerges from the shadow of the Man in Black with his own batch of songs.

50 Ways to Be a True Fan
A guide to where to go, what to buy, who to read and what to know to become an ultimate Northwest music fan. PLUS: An intimate look at Seattle’s house show culture

Nation Building
Five years ago the Zulu Nation set up shop in Seattle. Now 70-strong, 206 Zulu is looking to change Seattle hip-hop.

CALENDAR
The Sea and Cake, Of Montreal, Devin the Dude, Lucinda Williams and Joan Baez lead the month in music.

SIGNALS
The Crocodile Cafe and Doug Fir together at last, the mayor gives clubs a break for once, McLeod closes down and more.

REPORTS
Jazz: Multi-instrumentalist Eyvind Kang breaks musical boundaries and fits in a box.
Classical: Olivier Messiaen’s organ music fills the St. James Cathedral.

REVIEWS
The Record Report: Jake One, Josh Rawling’s Trio, Akimbo, Conrad Ford, Desolation Wilderness and more
The Film Report: Hancock, Hellboy II and WALL-E
Sound Classic: The Supersuckers’ Must’ve Been High
FIVE: John Richards gives away the secrets to impressing a DJ.

THE LIFE

Cool Intentions
Students from the Art Institute of Seattle battle to see who can be the friendliest … to animals. PLUS: Cruelty-free shoes and where to get ‘em

Of Bricks and Blooms
A look at Georgetown, Seattle’s cultural diamond in the rough.

Some Like it Hot
Dish-off hunts for the most devilish dish.

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