Scott: While I was in Seattle last week, I had the pleasure of catching two awesome shows - the first being the reunited Presidents Of The United States Of America playing a sold out show at the Showbox. The second was a bit more low-key, but still just as fun - The Thermals at the Vera Project. The band's high energy, politically-charged garage punk anthems had the small room rocking and rolling like there was no tomorrow. I was hoping to feature one of the band's new songs that will appear on their upcoming sophomore album, but sadly, the only one available is from their first disc, More Parts Per Million [out on Sub Pop]. It's still good:
The Thermals - No Culture Icons
For more info on the Thermals, head to TheThermals.com.

Adam: Entirely by coincidence here's more love for the pacific northwest. Olympia, WA's The Gossip released their second full length Movement last year. The band plays an infectious mix of gospel, riot-grrl, punk and garage blues. Shake your ass to "Fire/Sign":
The Gossip - Fire/Sign
For more info head over to Kill Rock Stars. Aubin: This band sounds a lot like Ensign to me, but I like Ensign so I won't hold that against them. It's fast, it's scornful, it's angry, and it's good. They just put out their first EP on Bridge Nine and it's worth checking out.
The Distance - An If (The Lucky Ones)