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Author: Brent Stecker

Sloucher. Photo by Elanor Petty
Album reviews / Reviews

Sloucher’s ‘Be True’: A signature sound for new generation of slackers

October 22, 2018December 28, 2018 - by Brent Stecker

An album anybody who has ever grooved to a three-chord pop-rock song will enjoy

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Concert photos / Live reviews / Photos / Reviews

Mark Lanegan’s solo gig had something for everyone (who likes Lanegan)

July 19, 2014April 26, 2020 - by Brent Stecker

An excellent stripped down, one-off show

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Best of '12

Year Candy: Brent’s top 10 records of 2012

December 28, 2012January 4, 2013 - by Brent Stecker

Guerrilla Candy’s beardiest contributor lists his top 10

Year Candy: Brent’s top 10 records of 2012 Read More
Album reviews

Maldives get lean & mean on Muscle for the Wing

October 12, 2012September 7, 2018 - by Brent Stecker

Another solid effort from the country twang rockers

Maldives get lean & mean on Muscle for the Wing Read More
Previews

The soulful goodness of Patrick Foster & the Locomotive

July 11, 2012July 11, 2012 - by Brent Stecker

Eastern Washington soul comes west

The soulful goodness of Patrick Foster & the Locomotive Read More
Album reviews

Lemolo’s The Kaleidoscope: A dynamic and moody debut

June 26, 2012September 7, 2018 - by Brent Stecker - 1 Comment

Believe the hype

Lemolo’s The Kaleidoscope: A dynamic and moody debut Read More
Live reviews / Sasquatch! '12

Tenacious D & Beck join forces while Feist surprises at Sasquatch!

May 29, 2012May 30, 2012 - by Brent Stecker

Sasquatch! comes to a rollicking close

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Live reviews / Sasquatch! '12

Wild Flag rocks and Bon Iver triumphs at Sasquatch!

May 29, 2012May 29, 2012 - by Brent Stecker

Strummy rock and keys aplenty during day 3

Wild Flag rocks and Bon Iver triumphs at Sasquatch! Read More
Live reviews / Sasquatch! '12

Jack White slays, Alabama Shakes impress & NW hip-hop looks good at Sasquatch!

May 28, 2012May 29, 2012 - by Brent Stecker

Recapping the events of the second day of Sasquatch!

Jack White slays, Alabama Shakes impress & NW hip-hop looks good at Sasquatch! Read More
Album reviews

Father John Misty’s flies the freaky folk flag on ‘Fear Fun’

April 24, 2012May 14, 2012 - by Brent Stecker

Former Fleet Foxes drummer makes a freaky California album

Father John Misty’s flies the freaky folk flag on ‘Fear Fun’ Read More
Best of '11 / Lists

Listkrieg Bop: Brent’s top songs of 2011

December 14, 2011December 19, 2011 - by Brent Stecker

See his top 10 & check out the Spotify list of Brent’s top 50

Listkrieg Bop: Brent’s top songs of 2011 Read More
Sasquatch! '11

The Cowardly Lion gets freaky with the Flaming Lips

September 19, 2011August 21, 2015 - by Brent Stecker

The Flaming Lips give one of Guerrilla Candy’s own the experience of a lifetime

The Cowardly Lion gets freaky with the Flaming Lips Read More
Album reviews

Blizten Trapper trades dusty trails for roadhouse on ‘American Goldwing’

August 19, 2011November 13, 2011 - by Brent Stecker

The Sub Poppers turn up the amps and let loose

Blizten Trapper trades dusty trails for roadhouse on ‘American Goldwing’ Read More
Sasquatch! '11

Sasquatch! brings it home with style on Day 4

June 8, 2011August 3, 2023 - by Brent Stecker

Sharon Jones, Macklemore and White Denim impress

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News

Wilco & the Decemberists perfectly wrap up Sasquatch! 2011

June 8, 2011June 9, 2011 - by Brent Stecker - 1 Comment

Humor, hits and deep cuts closed out Sasquatch!

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Sasquatch! '11

Sasquatch! 2011 Day 3 delivers plenty of smiles

June 7, 2011June 8, 2011 - by Brent Stecker

Sunshine, Wayne Coyne, Surfin’ Bird & lots of dancing

Sasquatch! 2011 Day 3 delivers plenty of smiles Read More
Sasquatch! '11

Local Natives make the leap at Sasquatch! 2011

June 7, 2011June 9, 2011 - by Brent Stecker

The L.A. band made a big impression at the Gorge

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Sasquatch! '11

Buzz bands & indie favorites rule Sasquatch! 2011 Day 2

June 3, 2011June 7, 2011 - by Brent Stecker

Secret Sisters impress & DCFC is good as always

Buzz bands & indie favorites rule Sasquatch! 2011 Day 2 Read More
Sasquatch! '11

Foos go big, DFA 1979 crushes Sasquatch! 2011 Day 1

June 1, 2011June 7, 2011 - by Brent Stecker

A loud and heavy departure for the indie-heavy event

Foos go big, DFA 1979 crushes Sasquatch! 2011 Day 1 Read More
Sasquatch! '11

An open letter to a Head and the Heart hater

June 1, 2011June 5, 2011 - by Brent Stecker - 1 Comment

Turning a skeptic into a fan at Sasquatch!

An open letter to a Head and the Heart hater Read More

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December 31, 2023February 13, 2024

Which Seattle bands will be the next Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees?

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Chris Cornell on fatherhood & rockstardom

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Pearl Jam opens up to fans at intimate ‘Lightning Bolt’ Town Hall

October 7, 2013January 15, 2020

Discovering Nirvana’s lost treasures long after the band is gone

November 6, 2009September 7, 2018

Favorite Interviews

Getting RNDM: An interview with Jeff Ament

October 29, 2012September 6, 2018

Macklemore talks fashion, Ben Bridwell, sobriety and haters

October 12, 2012September 7, 2018

Lou Barlow revisits Sebadoh’s past & talks about its future

February 11, 2011September 7, 2018

Craig Finn talks about beer, the Boss & his band

September 27, 2009September 7, 2018

Death Cab’s Jason McGerr talks pyro, touring and The Open Door

April 22, 2009March 11, 2025

Brandi Carlile’s music defies categorization

October 26, 2006March 11, 2025

Interview: Dave Grohl & Rivers Cuomo

October 20, 2005March 11, 2025

Interview transcript: A conversation with Chris Cornell

October 14, 2005March 11, 2025

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