AltWeeklies Wire
Used CDs: Indie Retail’s Secret Weaponnew
The compact disc is the new cassette tape, a highly disposable and inferior format for music. And all signs point to it being wiped out for a variety of reasons. But because of a spike in the number of people looking to sell off their CD collections, the used market has been a glimmer of sunshine.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian J Barr |
01-26-2009 |
Music
Tags: recording industry, compact discs
'Analog America': After the Beepnew
A new compilation of old answering machine tapes reveals what we talk about when we talk to machines.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian J Barr |
04-07-2008 |
Music
Should Bruce Springsteen Be Forgiven?new
Arguments for reconsidering the missteps on the Boss' otherwise impeccable track record.
Seattle Weekly |
Mike Seely, Hannah Levin and Brian J Barr |
03-31-2008 |
Music
Slideshow: Halloween Costumes Inspired By Dylan Lyricsnew

Napoleon in rags, man in a long black coat, the Persian drunkard, and more.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian J Barr |
10-29-2007 |
Music
Betty Davis is Backnew

Light in the Attic revives the records of the long-lost soul diva -- it may be the label's most artful move.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian J Barr |
05-07-2007 |
Music
Easy Ridersnew

In 2006, hairy hippies made good stoner music once again.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian J Barr and Aja Pecknold |
01-02-2007 |
Music