Monthly Archives: December 2010

Shinin’, We Turn Dirt to Diamonds

More lateness, more Tacoma, though I’ve been meaning to write about this one for a minute. Honor Role is the new trio of Farid Xan aka FX aka DubbLoon, Ducci, and Justis, one-half of the Quarter After project with Marcus … Continue reading

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ALBUM REVIEW: J.Bre – Street Signs

Never Let You Go by J.Bre The South Sound was in full effect last weekend at the Cornerstone, Faire Gallery’s monthly jam sesh, open mic, and artist showcase. The Dyno Jamming Cornerstone band was joined by spoken word poets and … Continue reading

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The Truth Is I Think With My

Lydia came out from behind the tree — screaming. She took the paintings out and started tearing them. She threw the pieces in the air and when they fell to the ground she stomped on them. She was wearing her … Continue reading

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CONCERT REVIEW: Smokers Club Tour at Neumos

Not surprisingly, there were a lot of weed carriers at the Smokers Club Tour’s Seattle stop last night at Neumos. Just who those less-than-auspicious bit players were was rather surprising. Hip-hop shows are typically front-loaded with forgettable opening acts, oftentimes … Continue reading

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Mr. Whomp Whomp Set to Talk It Like He Brings It in Seattle

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Curren$y feat. Fiend – “Flying Iron” The Smokers Club Tour rolls through Seattle tomorrow night and damn the line-up is stacked. Curren$y released Pilot Talk 2 this week, his second album of pitch-perfect … Continue reading

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