2009 Capitol Hill Block Party Day 1 Recap & Photos

The Black Lips at the 2009 Capitol Hill Block Party in Seattle, WA (07/24/09) Words & Photos: Drake LeLane Capitol Hill Block Party: Day One (July 24, 2009) Spinnerette turned out to be a bit of a disappointment. Brody Dalle (The Distillers and Mrs. Josh Homme) latest project seemed like a good bet live, but…

NPR’s Best Music of The Year, So Far

It’s a pretty good list I think, albeit a little on the safe side (the top ten is very Drake friendly though). Nice to see Fanfarlo‘s Reservoir at number 15, not sure I would have ranked Wilco (The Album) or Far so high, and No Line on the Horizon will not be anywhere on my…

Drake’s Take: New Releases 07.21.09

Quick doubleshot of Drake’s Take and I’m pretty much caught up with the new releases now (except that it’s already Tuesday again, sigh). -ed. Drake’s Take: New Releases 07.21.09 A few more releases this week that I’d been looking forward to, including the latest from The Fiery Furnaces and the sophomore release from Baltimore’s Wye…