Space Needle was created during the post-covid reopening of Seattle. Whalien wanted to express the frustration felt by many people who were made to feel like they were worthless to a capitalist system. Thus the chorus, “sacrifice, sacrifice”. Through a country-rock lens, Whalien is able to tell this tale with a radio-friendly, sweet, sugary flavor. …
Happy Valley, Oregon – Wednesday, July 26, 2023 – A music festival globally renowned for its environmental sustainability practices, Pickathon announces a huge step towards the future of a truly Zero Emissions festival. Partnering with Toyota Racing Development (TRD USA) and the Pacific Northwest Toyota Dealers Association (PNTDA), Pickathon 2023 will be the first ever music festival to use a Hydrogen …
I heard this lady, the amazing Paloma, a bit ago playing live at an art fair on West Seattle’s Alki beach. Just herself and a guitar – dreamy jazz standards, Latin, Brazilian, French – classics from all over – and a few originals that sounded like they were supposed to be there with them. I …
Photo Credit: Marc Walker DENGUE FEVER CONFIRMS WEST COAST TOUR DATES IN SUPPORT OF FORTHCOMING SEPTEMBER 15TH ALBUM, TING MONG Cambodian and American Rock Band Hit the Road In Support of First New Album in More Than Eight Years Beginning in Menlo Park, Ca. at The Guild Theatre Official Videos for first two Ting Mong …
Put your head in the vice, demanded the uniformed figure twice. Or I will squeeze your balls under my jackboot, with firmness and without emotion, either will suit. Our torture methods will force you to cooperate. You acquiesce or we target your mate. If you prefer, the instructions will consist of a haiku. We want …
It’s May 6 and I’m headed to another show for the third time in 4 days. This time it’s the Reverend Horton Heat with the Delta Bombers & Dusty 45s supporting. So off I went to Seattle’s foremost punk club, El Corazon. When I arrived Seattle’s legendary Dusty 45s were already on stage and the …
All Photos by Holly Homan. On the evening of May 5 I had the honor of finally seeing the infamous Pussy Riot. For those of you not in the know, Pussy Riot is fronted by Nadya Tolokonnikov who was imprisoned in 2012 for two years in Russia for openly criticizing the Putin regime. She is …
As a band favoured in Seattle’s folk music history, the painfully beautiful Fleet Foxes debut studio album marks the first triumph in a body of work like no other. Even 15 years after its initial release, the 2008 self-titled album is considered a modern classic. Fleet Foxes find a sweet spot which establishes this album …
At its heart, bluegrass music is about what happens when you commit to the moment. The joy of improvisation keeps the music fresh, and the fun of crafting ideas on the fly keeps the musicians on their toes. This true spirit of bluegrass infuses the self-titled record from Mighty Poplar, a new all-star roots project …
Photo Credit: Nicolas Stokes TITLE TRACK & VIDEO “CIRCLE OF SIGNS” FROM FORTHCOMING EP OUT NOW LISTEN HERE | WATCH HERE THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED, SELF-PRODUCED EP CIRCLE OF SIGNS IS DUE OUT APRIL 28 PRE-ORDER THE EP HERE Psych-folk singer-songwriter MarieeSiou will hit the road this May across the West Coast with support from Kacey Johansing and Angelica Rockne on select dates. See a …
Photo by alexandre saraiva carniato Biking is an activity that has been around for centuries. It provides a great way to explore the outdoors, stay fit, and enjoy the fresh air. However, with so many different types of bikes available, it can be a challenge to find the perfect one that matches your lifestyle and …
This new song, ‘Come at Me’ is about fate and the role it plays in the complexity of our lives, for better or worse. The gloryBots upcoming album will deal with the harsh reality of our times.
Session filmed as part Of Vevo’s Original Content Series, Ctrl Macklemore’s forthcoming album BEN to be released March 3rd Vevo announces Macklemore as the next artist in their Ctrl. series with a performance of his latest single, “HEROES,” taken from his forthcoming studio album BEN, set for worldwide release on March 3rd. Vevo’s Ctrl series highlights the …
February 24,2023 – Santa Monica, CA – Today, rising Seattle rapper Highway releases single and video for “Jet”, a track that effortlessly summons the grandeur of his tarmac-strutting lifestyle via Victor Victor Worldwide/Geffen Records. Listen HERE and watch the video HERE. Alongside the slick single and video release you can also catch Highway in Supreme’s new collection with long time …
SixTwoSeven is an alt rock powerhouse from Gig Harbor, WA. “Refuse” and “Days of Our Lives” are their recent releases. You’re gonna love them and the video too. They will be releasing more music in March and over the summer. Their chameleon’s name is Cooper. https://www.facebook.com/SixTwoSeven627/
Seattle rapper Highway has just released “Sin City,” a hypnotic new single drenched in braggadocio and opulence. Listen HERE via Victor Worldwide/Geffen Records. Featuring a slurred melody and flamboyant flexes, Highway’s latest dose of excess is his first release since dropping 2022’s acclaimed 5-track Livin Like That EP. Sliding over an opiate synth loop, Highway unspools images of luxury and danger, a pairing befitting …
STREAM: “Caterpillar Hill” –YouTube / Spotify / Bandcamp / Soundcloud “I had reached a point with songwriting where I was just sick of guitar pop. Over a long winter my home demos grew more and more abstract, without much melody or structure, turning towards a land of serene experimentation. Then spring came, and with it the smell of earth and daylight. …
Tacoma, WA singer/songwriter Keys Open Doors is back with a scintillating new hit titled Standby. The lead single from upcoming Pokémon-themed EP Blue Version, Standby combines Key’s immense production talents with trademark genre-bending vocals. Keys Open Doors builds waves of emotion through the new track, with intimate vocals, earnest lyricism, and purposeful vocal layering. “Suggestions from n*ggas who ain’t never loved but tryna …
Seattle Indie Rock legend Jim Basnight is back with a single formed of two delicate, beautiful, classic pop tunes from his Early Years album: “You Know I Know” and “Blow Your Life Away.” “’You Know I Know’”’ was written in 1976,” says Basnight, “and was one of my first tunes. It became a staple of my …
Photo Credit: Bryan Lasky January 12, 2023: Today, the Seattle-based soul-jazz groove-machine Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio introduces their new guitarist Miles “Smiles” Harris. Harris is being passed the torch from longtime DLO3 guitarist Jimmy James, who steps away from the trio to branch out as an independent artist. Miles will join Delvon and touring drummer …
There is nothing that pairs with New Year’s Eve as well as Champagne (or Prosecco, or Cava). Champagne is an excellent choice to celebrate one door closing and another door opening, but there are a lot of ways to step up your bubbly game – or celebrate with a unique cocktail that is perfect for …
Acclaimed International Songwriter Neil Leyton Releases New Single (I Got A Call From) Michael Maker
Portugal-based Toronto songwriter Neil Leyton has just announced the release of his newest single (I Got A Call From) Michael Maker out December 12th on Shame Destroyer Records. The new single follows Leyton’s tradition of crafting sing-along pop anthems with garage-rock-grit. Leyton’s roots in the North American and Scandinavian underground rock scenes informs the stripped …
On the frigid Sunday evening of December 4 I ventured out to Seattle’s foremost punk club El Corazon. This time it was for Chicago Celtic punkers Flatfoot fifty Six. Though I’ve seen this band multiple times, they never cease to amaze me. They hit the stage already on fire churning out tunes complete with mandolin …
Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna weave through defenders by turns, flicking deft passes into the Netherlands box for … Haji Wright? Brendan Aaronson? Jesus Ferreira? Wright managed a freak score to get the U.S. within a goal of the Dutch, but the absence of a dynamic striker doomed their comeback. Of course, it would have …
Suddenly it’s feast or famine time for Seattle concerts. Friday night was the Woggles and Sunday night it was the Horrorpops at El Corazon. The Horrorpops are a psychobilly trio originating from Denmark but now based in the US. The band consists of Patricia Day on lead vocals and standup bass, Kim Nekroman (who also …
After catching covid on a recent overseas trip and being too sick to leave my house, I really hoped I’d feel well enough by October 14 to head south to Slim’s Last Chance to see the Woggles with Girl Trouble opening. The gods were looking out for me because I was feeling much better and …
Tickets: https://www.slimslastchance.com/event-details/as-many-weirdos-as-possible Slim’s Last Chance Saloon will host the event Saturday, September 17, 2022 Seattle musicians Carrie Akre, Kid Sensation and DJ Funk Daddy have teamed up with Slim’s Last Chance Saloon to support the As Many Weirdos As Possible photography documentary project. Proceeds from the concert will go directly to support the project. “The ultimate …
With attention-grabbing lyrics like “Are you love or are you pain, or everything in between?” from Michael Compton‘s next single “I’m Here to Help” (out August 18), it shows an emotional intelligence and spiritual maturity often missing in music these days. “I would compare it to the ‘Free Association’ model of accessing the unconscious mind,” Compton …
SMOKEY BRIGHTS LINKSWebsite | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Spotify SoundCloud | Apple Music | YouTube Perseverance through troubled times has a subtle shine and Seattle’s Smokey Brights have been shining through these times with songs of hope, determination, compassion, defiance and love. The very first band signed to Seattle label Freakout Records, the group quickly released a number of albums and a slew of singles while …
This will be a great show. Just listen to the live KEXP session below and you’ll hear how fantastic Warren Dunes are, and also follow these links for Mr. Vales Math Class and Luke Messimer, who are two excellent Portland acts. The Fixin’ To is up in the St. John’s neighborhood of Pdx. Here’s a …