Throwaway Style: What Was Wound and Unwound Can Be Wound Again

Martin Douglas goes on an emotional voyage to Unwound's first two live performances in over two decades.

Throwaway Style: Nada Rosa's Unforgettable Journey

The Seattle surf-pop band unpacks a lifetime's worth of experiences on their gorgeous debut album. Martin Douglas speaks to frontperson Brandi Diaz about that lifetime.

Album Review: Sweeping Promises Make the Best of Their Environs on Good Living is Coming for You

Martin Douglas evaluates the new album from the well-traveled, hotly-tipped post-punk band.

Throwaway Style: The Grainy Rush of Table Sugar

A playful sense of experimentation is on thrilling display in the Olympia quartet's distinct brand of art-punk. Martin Douglas explores their pair of quick full-length releases.

Throwaway Style: Sloucher Turns Up the Volume on Be True

The Seattle band's debut album explores the strain of depression and deteriorating relationships (mostly) from behind a wall of sound. Martin Douglas investigates.

Album Review: MIKE Sheds tears of joy and Refines His Craft

The 20-year-old transatlantic rapper delivers his first project of 2019 with sterling results. Martin Douglas explores.

Made Those Dreams Inside a Cash App: Shabazz Palaces' The Don of Diamond Dreams

Martin Douglas explores the astral soundscapes of the Seattle duo's fifth full-length.

Throwaway Style: Lithics Build a Tower of Age Out of Serrated Post-Punk

The Portland quartet returns with another stellar set of art-damaged dance music. Martin Douglas takes a look.

Danny Denial Offers a Track-By-Track Breakdown of New Album fuck danny denial

The multitalented Seattle artist walks Martin Douglas through their fantastic new solo album.

Throwaway Style: A Series of Musings Inspired By Wolftone's Fortress Files Vol.1

Martin Douglas chronicles a bummer summer while listening to the Seattle beatmaker's debut instrumental collection on repeat.

Throwaway Style: What If I Called This Piece "Microphones in 2020?"

Martin Douglas explores what he refers to as "a moving history of the Microphones" within Phil Elverum's latest full-length project.

Throwaway Style: ILLFIGHTYOU are Still Throwing Hands

Nearly a decade removed from being courted by mainstream music media, the Tacoma rap trio continues to utilize what brought them to the mosh pit. Martin Douglas explores.

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Ode to a Black Man: The Dirtbombs' Ultraglide in Black at 20

Martin Douglas examines one of the most beloved artifacts from Detroit's much ballyhooed early-'00s garage-rock scene.

For Your Consideration: On Mach-Hommy’s Pray for Haiti and the Spiritual Reward of the Classic Rap Album

Martin Douglas explores the enigmatic Haitian-American rapper’s opus and its entry into the pantheon of the genre’s hallmark works.

Throwaway Style: Wild Powwers Update the Ghosts of Grunge on Skin

On a special Friday edition of Throwaway Style, Martin Douglas explores the new album from the Seattle grunge (not "neo-grunge") trio.

Treefort Music Festival Day 1: On Vince Staples, JPEGMAFIA, and Blackness as a Radical Act

Martin Douglas is bringing you coverage from Treefort Music Festival, taking place live from Boise through Sunday.

I Comb the World for Bad Advice: The Intelligence's Fake Surfers at 10

Martin Douglas takes a look at the modern garage-punk classic and gets a few words from frontman Lars Finberg about the album.

Throwaway Style: The Rare Forms Live Up to Their Name on Their Self-Titled Debut

The Seattle/Tacoma/Portland band's first full-length is a cauldron pot of love, sex, death, and distorted guitars. Martin Douglas investigates.

Album Review: Navy Blue Explores the Depths of His Soul on Debut Album Àdá Irin

Martin Douglas combs the contours of the New York skateboarder-turned-rapper's excellent full-length debut.