I live in Seattle... this is a link to my favorite local band, Saeta. (pronounced Sigh-Eh-Ta)
http://www.saetamusic.com/waiting/
The music's slow and quiet... piano, guitar, and cello, with tag team male/female vocals. They've recorded with Kramer (Sonic Youth, Galaxie 500) and Steve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies).