It's not an insult to suggest that Carissa's Wierd was born to be an also-ran: A raggedy Seattle outfit with an intentional misspelling in its name, the group broke up in 2003 after a string of albums ...

Former beloved local Seattle band-- a stepping stone for virtually every early Band of Horses member-- has its best moments collected and released. Save this story Save this story It should come as no ...

A satisfying collection of the obscure synth-based music that drew from post-punk and early new wave in a decidedly low-budget and DIY style. Save this story Save this story Though its chilly sound ...

August 23, 2010 • "The Color That Your Eyes Changed With the Color of Your Hair" is a five-and-a-half-minute gem from 2001's You Should Be at Home Here, setting Mat Brooke's mournful, deadpan vocals ...

Zero confidence. Poor decision-making. Unpredictable performance. Obstinate independence. Torrents of booze. This is not the story of your teenage life. This is the story of Carissa’s Wierd, Seattle’s ...