Now that Sub Pop is rolling in cash, thanks to the new Shins album breaking all sorts of sales records, the local label is sharing a piece of their Wincing the Night Away pie. Sub Pop has always been very generous, especially to the underage community—they've been supporting the Vera Project for years—so it isn't surprising to hear the label's latest kickback is the "Loser Scholarship," a $5,750 college-tuition scholarship that will go to one lucky high-school senior who's involved in the music and/or creative arts community.

The name, no doubt, is a nod to Tad's song "Loser" all those years ago and the label's T-shirts bearing the word in a bold font across the front.

Now a loser can be a winner—if you're a high-school senior in either Washington or Oregon, and are on your way to full-time enrollment at an accredited university or college, you can apply for the cash. You just need to write a one-page essay that answers a few questions (complete details are available at www.subpop.com). All entries are due May 1, so get on it.

Since their all-ages booking days at the Paradox, Alicia Blake and Liz Martin have also been helping the kids. After leaving the Ballard venue last year, Blake and Martin have been focusing their energies on their new booking company, Make Believe, bringing local and national talent to clubs across the city.

"Things are going really well right now," says Blake. "We got off to a slow start, but it was nice to take a break after the Paradox finished. Now we're getting our website designed, and we just got business cards, so it's official!"

The first Make Believe production is this Wednesday at Atlas on Capitol Hill, featuring Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, Mount Eerie, Jason Anderson, and Crayonsmith. The show is all-ages, starts at 7:30 p.m., and costs $8 at the door.

"Every single band is totally amazing," says Blake about the evening's lineup. "Especially Jason Anderson. We've done shows with him at the Paradox and he's incredible. He used to go by the name Wolf Colonel. He's kind of like a folk/indie kind of guy, but he's super positive. There are a lot of sing-along moments in his songs."

Blake and Martin also have more dates in April and May that I'm personally stoked about, including a show with Anathallo (I love Anathallo!) and a Say Hi to Your Mom appearance at Vera. Their calendar—as well as booking information, should you be hoping to score a gig—is available at www.myspace.com/amakebelieveproduction.

See today's all ages shows.