By MIKEL TOOMBS 5 Seconds of Summer, just named New Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards, is extending its five seconds of…
Read Full ArticleSeattle’s Jessica Domingo shares her chill pop-soul sounds at The Crocodile
By GENE STOUT Seattle-based singer-songwriter Jessica Domingo pays a visit to the Crocodile Café Sunday, Nov. 23, for a showcase of her latest music. Domingo…
Read Full ArticleSunday’s American Music Awards will celebrate Taylor Swift’s rapid rise
By MIKEL TOOMBS F. Scott Fitzgerald, were he alive today (he’d be 118), no doubt would observe that Taylor Swift is different from you and…
Read Full ArticleEsme Patterson answers a Beach Boys classic in ‘The Glow’
By MIKEL TOOMBS In “Surf City,” the Beach Boys’ ultimate ‘60s fantasy land, cars and girls were both justly celebrated via their glorious music. What…
Read Full ArticleSeattle’s 107.7 The End announces new late-night EDM show
Seattle’s 107.7 The End (KNDD-FM) has announced a new program in its specialty music lineup, the EDM-focused Saturday night segment dubbed Subtronic End. The show…
Read Full ArticleCollaborative Android Amaker project promises to be a ‘Singular’ event
“Android Amaker,” a unique, collaborative, music and arts project led by Seattle vocalist and co-creator Brent Amaker, will be performed Friday, Nov. 7, at Neumos.…
Read Full ArticleSoCal’s Calico trio brings its sweet alt-country to Darrell’s Tavern
By GENE STOUT Calico could be catnip for alt-country fans. The Southern California trio featuring Kirsten Proffit, Manda Mosher and Aubrey Richmond has a sound…
Read Full Article‘Rockin’ the Wall’ film tour includes screening Nov. 4 at U.W. Tacoma
By MIKEL TOOMBS “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall,” Jimmy Haslip said in 1989. You don’t remember that? OK, so my recollection might be a…
Read Full ArticleBeloved Sleater-Kinney trio returns with ‘No Cities to Love’ album
By MIKEL TOOMBS They were on a break! Sleater-Kinney, the Olympia-born riot-grrrl trio once aptly deemed “America’s best rock band” by venerated critic Greil Marcus,…
Read Full ArticleGuitarist Tim Reynolds brings his red-hot TR3 to the Tractor Tavern
By GENE STOUT Dave Matthews guitarist Tim Reynolds is back on the road with his group, TR3, featuring Reynolds, bassist Mick Vaughn and drummer Dan…
Read Full ArticleDef Jam co-founder Cey Adams featured at interactive conference
By GENE STOUT Cey Adams, a co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, as well as a visual artist, author and designer, is among “The Makers” speaking…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: The Americans bring their cool basement sound to High Dive
By GENE STOUT Formed in 2010, L.A. indie rock band The Americans have accomplished a lot in four years. They’ve crisscrossed the country, performing with…
Read Full ArticleFrankie Valli & The Four Seasons take fans on a fun nostalgia trip
By GENE STOUT Still witty and engaging after decades of performing, 80-year-old Frankie Valli led his storied vocal group on a baby boomer nostalgia trip…
Read Full ArticleNew Waterfront Festival features live music and synchronized light show
By GENE STOUT The New Waterfront Festival will bring live music back to Seattle’s waterfront in a big way. Performers during the six-hour festival from…
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