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Overheard at Sonic Boom Records

Sound On The Sound — February 01, 2010

Overheard at Sonic Boom Records Capitol Hill location in Seattle this afternoon… A customer (me) hands a clerk at the register a vinyl version of Teen Dream. Sonic Boom Desk Clerk (while ringing up the album): “This new Beach House album is …” [He stop... »

Capitol Hill Videos - Noisy neighbors edition

Broadway Seattle — January 31, 2010

Hey, you! I know you're excited about your new apartment with the giant dog on the side, but keep it down! Actually after listening to that, it doesn't sound so bad, suck it up downstairs people. From noisy apartment neighbors, to noisy blog neighbors.... »

Capitol Hill Videos - Noisy neighbors edition

CHS Capitol Hill Seattle capitolhillseattle.com — January 31, 2010

Hey, you! I know you're excited about your new apartment with the giant dog on the side, but keep it down! Actually after listening to that, it doesn't sound so bad, suck it up downstairs people. From noisy apartment neighbors, to noisy blog neighbors.... »

Show Preview: Tonight 1/28 at The Crocodile: Skeletons with Flesh on Them, The Purrs, Kids and Animals, & The Royal Bear

Back Beat Seattle — January 28, 2010

Thursday January 28th 2010 The Crocodile Presents: SKELETONS WITH FLESH ON THEM Pop/rock http://www.myspace.com/skeletonswithfleshonthem THE PURRS Psychedelic/pop/indie http://www.myspace.com/thepurrs KIDS AND ANIMALS Experimental/indie/rock http://www... »

Your Next Chance to See The xx Is at Bellingham's The Nightlight

Reverb — December 29, 2009

Kevin Murphy, via FlickrThe xx played Ballard's Sonic Boom Records on Friday, November 27.​Unless, of course, you'd prefer Portland or Vancouver. Personally, I can think of worse things than hit... Continue reading "Your Next Chance to S... »

Q&A: Nabil Ayers

Seattle Weekly | Complete Issue — December 16, 2009

In August 2008, Nabil Ayers had it going on: drummer for The Long Winters, co-owner of Sonic Boom Records, manager of Schoolyard Heroes, newly married, and owner of his own record label, The Control Group. But for Ayers, it was time to leave Seattle an... »

Q&A: Nabil Ayers On Leaving Seattle, 4AD, Schoolyard Heroes, and Sonic Boom's New Capitol Hill Store

Reverb — December 15, 2009

Renee McMahonNabil Ayers, right, with Sonic Boom co-owner Jason Hughes.​In August of 2008, Nabil Ayers had it going on: drummer for The Long Winters, co-owner of Sonic Boom Records, manager of S... Continue reading "Q&A: Nabil Ayers On Leaving... »

Coming Up Melrose: Sonic Boom Re-opens Saturday

The Stranger — December 12, 2009

As you may remember, Sonic Boom Records opens its new Capitol Hill branch at 1525 Melrose Ave E. Dec. 12 at 10 am. In tribute, here's one of the best tracks by that other Sonic Boom. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] »

The xx are popular

Sound On The Sound — November 30, 2009

The xx ::: Photo by Josh Lovseth Running only a little late, the xx played six or so songs for a positively reverent crowd Friday afternoon. Their in-store performance at Sonic Boom Records in Ballard proved to be just as packed as the band’s later alr... »

The xx to Play Sonic Boom Nov. 27

The Stranger — November 14, 2009

English group The xx are slated to play a free all-ages in-store Fri. Nov. 27 at 3 pm at Sonic Boom Records in Ballard. In other news, Sonic Boom's new Capitol Hill location at 1525 Melrose Ave. (between Pike and Pine) is projected to open Dec. 11... »