Video: I'm Now - Mudhoney documentary

Yeahhhh,.... finally a documentary about a band I actually care about.  I've had my eye on this one since the teasers started coming out last year.  The film in question is the documentary entitled "I'm Now" about Seattle grunge-scene pioneers Mudhoney.  I listened to this band a shit ton in high school and continue to, as they are still touring.

I haven't seen it so I can't endorse it yet but am happy to just help get the word out.  The film was directed by Ryan Short & Adam Pease and premiered a couple weeks ago.  The website has screening dates and locations and hopefully it will be coming out on DVD in the Fall.  Anyone sees it lets us know how it is...

Teaser #1

Teaser #2

Film Opening credits

SonicsGate

I've always been a basketball freak and have been interested in all the wheelings and dealings behind the scenes of the NBA. In 2006, the Seattle Supersonics, a team rich in championship history from the 60's onward with a deep loyal fan base, got sold in a controversial move to Oklahoma City (thus becoming the the OKC Thunder). There was an uproar in Seattle and a conspiracy behind NBA commissioner David Stern and the leagues motives behind this. Filmmaker Jason Reid responded by making Sonicsgate: Requiem For A Team, a great documentary that examines history of the team and all the details regarding this debacle.

The film features a number of the SEA players, old and new, and has picked up a number of awards since its release in 2009. I saw this when it came out and really dug it and was happy to see the entire film available online. It's a long one but even if you don't give 2 shits about the NBA or sports, its a good watch.... everyone loves to root for the underdog. Check out the Sonicsgate site for more info and behind the scenes stuff.

Sunday Matinee - Celebrating Sunday's with a live clip.

Fang Island released one of my favorite albums last year, here are the boys performing choice track "Sideswiper" live in the KEXP studio.