Music Theory: Inland NW Love

-For being a Northwest-centric publication, we really don't give enough love to Idaho. Our neighbor to the east has exported some talented musicians over the years, and they deserve some recognition.
-Boise's finest, Built to Spill, has set out on a tour to play their 1997 album Perfect from Now On in its entirety. The Stranger had eight writers discuss their favorite songs off the classic record, which reminded me of a similar piece about Death Cab's Plans in the The Seattle Times a couple years back. Built to Spill will play tomorrow night at the original Showbox in Seattle.
-Another one of Idaho's best acts is Josh Ritter, who recorded his best record, The Golden Age of Radio, for less than $1000. Lately, Moscow's Ritter has become quite popular with the college set, and for good reason. His post-Golden Age albums are full of earnest alt-country that acts as a fitting soundtrack for the dusty Inland NW. Check out his stellar set on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic here.