GOODNESS IN STORE IN PRINT & ONLINE >>>

Despite the fact we've spent most of the week so far with our tongues hanging out of our mouths, putting together the Sexy Issue that hit streets today, we also (as always!) managed to produce the best music section you'll find in Tacoma, Olympia and all places in between.

Here's a sneak peak at the musical goodness in store in print and online.

UMBER SLEEPING

With James Jenkins of Mama Loves Daddy moving to Portland; the increasing irregularity of Drug Purse and Paris Spleen shows; the switch ideologically and title-wise from the Elephants to the Nightgowns; and with lots of people just getting their shit together - it seems as if the last vestige of the dirtbag, Tacoma-centric, Team Unicorn Records spirit is being maintained by Umber Sleeping. ... - Rev. Adam McKinney

SHAO SOSA

Shao (formerly known as Shaolin) is basically the father of Tri-Cities hip-hop. ... - Josh Rizeberg

THE BILLY NAYER SHOW

American Astronaut is a bizarre new film classic, celebrating American underground rock, made by and starring Cory McAbee and other affiliates of the Billy Nayer Show, which has long stood as a shining example of the collision between alternative rock, filmmaking and performance art. - Rev. AM

OLYMPIA RECORD SHOW

"I think a lot of people are coming back to vinyl because digital downloading has made CDs completely unnecessary, but people still like music in a physical format," says Mike Dixon, the Olympia Record Show's creator. - Nikki Talotta

PLUS: Better Living Through Music - Argonaut, Plateau, NWCZ Anniversary ...

PLUS: Concert Alert - Flaming Lips, Kenny Chesney and more ...

PLUS: Comprehensive Live Local Music Listings

PLUS: Ingenious crap like this