Many people don't really know what to make of They Might Be Giants; traditionally synth and drum machine-driven, their music is generally categorized as pop, or just downright weird. But closer examination yields intriguing complexities. Paul Goracke sets out in hopes of shedding light on the complexing and perplexing musical genius of this dynamic duo.

In her continuous quest to find the heart of soul in Seattle, eP's Hope Lopez manages catches up with trumpeter extraordinaire, Chris Littlefield at Belltown's Speakeasy Café. The former Phat Sidy Smokehouse horn man's schedule is jam-packed with session work, including Friday night improv sessions at the 700 Club. Littlefield gives Earpollution a brief history of the Seattle groove-improv scene and discusses his ambitious new project 10-piece big band, Cornucopia.