The first of two new LP’s from K Records staple LAKE displays the band at their most laid-back and groovy. Circular Doorway continues the band’s nearly decade-long journey into the land of ‘what if Fleetwood Mac were hip locals living on Olympia’s west side?’ Funky keyboards and percussion drift through […]
Album Review: Sawtooth – Sawtooth II
The duo of Steven Smith and River Nason honed their array of talents in numerous musical projects around Olympia. When they’re not jamming in bands like Camp Wisdom, Land Mammals and Generifus, or organizing shows at The Guest House, they’re crafting the immediately likeable folk pop tunes displayed on Sawtooth […]
The Mediocre “Gatsby”
As required reading for most high schoolers, The Great Gatsby is a story many people know or have at least heard of. My initial reaction at the great American novel getting the silver screen treatment was skeptical and remains that way after shelling out $9 to watch it in theaters. […]
Sage’s, a Whole Brunch of Options – a trip to Olympia’s best kept dining secret
Sage’s Brunch House in West Olympia is often described as Olympia’s best kept dining secret. The thing is, it’s not really a secret anymore, evidenced by the line out the door some days – especially if it’s a weekend. Or it’s sunny. Okay, it’s almost always busy, but it’s for […]
Artist Profile: Laura Davie
Laura Davie is a 23-year-old British born artist who now resides in the northwest, and graduates from Evergreen this spring. Her work displays versatility, as she continues to push herself to utilize new styles. She is particularly known for her tattoo art, which has been displayed in international magazines, as […]
AKA and the Heart Hurt Goods
By Cassandra Johnson-Villalobos “You would’ve never thought I was capable of this, if you met me in person,” opens one of the most emotionally potent tracks on Heart Hurt Good, the new CD from Olympia hip hop band AKA and the Heart Hurt Goods. The 12-song LP is a meticulously […]
Upright Citizens: Not For Children
Even with a small child in the front row, nothing was off-limits for the Upright Citizens Brigade. For the third year in a row, presented by Evergreen’s comedy group Generation Friends, the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) Tour came to campus for an hour-long show this past Saturday night, April 20. […]
Show Review: The Shivas at the Brotherhood
The Sunday late-night crowd may not have been large at Olympia’s Brotherhood Lounge this weekend, but the energy was certainly palpable. Three bands were set to take the stage, culminating in the rock n’ roll quartet known as The Shivas, from Vancouver, Wash. Kicking their set off with the aptly […]
Artist Profile: LYNN SCHAEFER
Where did you get inspiration for this particular series? I started to experiment with the concept of tubes after designing a custom shoe case for a company called Nfinity in Atlanta. I kept thinking about shoe laces and composition, and it eventually turned into me developing a biological sensation of […]
Battle of the Bibimbap!
During spring break I made a discovery. I tasted a dish that had been on my To-Eat list for a long time: bibimbap. Take a few seconds to absorb that – I know the name is different than a burger or salad. It’s different because it is a Korean dish! […]
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