I've had to hear this band multiple times and they totally sucked!!

I heard them at Sonic Boom and thought they were pretty good!

I have heard them many times and I think they are great. If they are twee, though, I am death metal. (Hint, I'm not death metal.)

Saw them with Xiu Xiu and omg were they terrible!

it amazes me that readers here feel so inspired to slag a local band making a go of it. it's a little cynical. , yeah,.. the stranger is clearly the loose-lipped booty call for sub-pop's publicist but these guys aren't worthy of hatred. but i'm on a percocet and a bottle of wine, wtf do i know

Seattle music sucks.

Pica Beats are in a place most seattle bands should and do envy. They have enough obvious potential to be on a great label, get great shows, and lure the eye of local press/blogs.

A bit more focus on dynamics and lead vocal control could take them a long way. To be fair, though, last time I saw them was at triple door several months ago. I guess i'm due. Poor old ra is a fantastic song.

I think that their arrangements are a little too ambitious at times, and that their lead vocals need a lot more confidence behind them.