Doug Martsch

Unlike the narrative-bound mediums of literature, film and theater, music doesn't have to tell a story in order to sell. Read More

For 17 years now, Built to Spill has produced album after album of twisting and turning, multi-layered, experimental rock music for an ever-growing fan base. Read More

Few bands born from Boise's insular womb have broken free from her maternal clutches. Read More

It's not often that one gets the opportunity to witness the rock royalty. Read More

It's not often that one gets the opportunity to witness the rock royalty. Read More

A long-out-of-print album undeserving of its continued obscurity, Built to Spill's debut full-length, Ultimate Alternative Wavers , appeared mid-1993 on the now-defunct C/Z label (a sort of Sub Pop Jr. of the day), giving no clue what would happen to the band over the next 16 years. Read More

Autumn arrives, and with the glorious foliage, musty sweaters and struggling Seahawks comes a welcome change in your listening habits. Read More

It's rad partly because of this new movie's variables — it's about the hip comeback sport of roller derby; it's Drew Barrymore's directorial debut; it stars Ellen Page (of "Juno" fame). Read More

I'm really psyched you liked it, but I'm not into it at all right now. Read More

A long-out-of-print album undeserving of its continued obscurity, Built to Spill's debut full-length, Ultimate Alternative Wavers , appeared mid-1993 on the now-defunct C/Z label (a sort of Sub Pop Jr. of the day), giving no clue what would happen to the band over the next 16 years. Read More