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December 2005 - Animal Liberation Orchestra

This is a rare band that really sounds like a band - a complete complimentary unit. They have that special combination of natural, grooove-oriented music combined with the fact that, lyrically, they really have something to say. It's a complete package that is increasingly rare these days, and we're certainly anxious to see and hear what the future holds for them. More >>

November 2005: Brandi Carlile

Authentic is the first word that springs to mind when you encounter Brandi Carlile. From her rootsy bell-clear voice to the palpable emotion that seeps through every song, everything about this 23-year-old from rural Washington state is the real deal. More >>

October 2005: The Magic Numbers

Drawing inspiration from many sources, the band craft a sound which, like The Flaming Lips or Beck, is coming from everywhere but is uniquely theirs. More >>

September 2005: Laura Veirs

Seattle-based singer-songwriter Laura Veirs calls her 2005 Nonesuch release Year of Meteors "a road record." "It doesn't sound like one," she says, "but it is." More >>

August 2005: Death Cab For Cutie

The indie pop quartet will release its new album Plans in late August. More >>

July 2005: Feist

A history not lacking in variety, the Canadian born singer has accomplished much in her few tender years, including collaborations with Broken Social Scene and Kings Of Convenience, as well as the release of her own brilliant new album Let It Die. More >>

June 2005: Matisyahu

Combining the sounds of Bob Marley and Shlomo Carlebach, yet remaining wholly original, Matisyahu's performance is an uplifting, powerful experience for all in his presence. More >>

May 2005: Jim Boggia

Jim's unabashed love for pop music of all sorts "the cool, the classic, the corny" informs his own meticulously constructed, engaging songs. But he's more than just a facile craftsman; his songs are deeper, sometimes darker and more romantic than his pop-trivia playfulness might suggest. More >>

April 2005: Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion

At once timely and timeless, Sarah & Johnny's debut album Exploration marks the intertwined coming of age of two vital and distinctive artists. More >>

March 2005: John Butler Trio

The John Butler Trio effortlessly combines gritty soulful vocals, elements of hip-hop, and Appalachian folk with subtle hints of everything from reggae to Zeppelin. More >>

February 2005: Blue Merle

Blue Merle is a band that doesn't simply defy expectations; it renders them irrelevant. Despite its mostly acoustic instrumentation, the band is well practiced at the art of catching an audience unaware and transporting it to a place of pure rock pleasure. More >>

January 2005: Danielia Cotton

Danielia has built a powerhouse alt/rock-blues sound that draws from influences like The Rolling Stones, PJ Harvey and Led Zeppelin. More >>