Glen Hansard has been covering Bruce Springsteen’s “Drive All Night” in live shows for a while, but it wasn’t until this past summer, when he...
Last week I was pointed in the direction of the University District’s Blue Moon Tavern for a show. A few locals boys known as...
The Seasons Performance Hall has been on a roll this year with booking some awesome shows. With the likes of Band of Horses, Leon Russel,...
I like Eminem. And it’s not because I love rap (it’s just okay), or because I’m a hair away from white trash (yup), or because...
For what it is, Lady Gaga’s third album of new material, ARTPOP (Interscope Records), is good. Not awesome or groundbreaking, just good. And that’s just...
“There is no sound in the world like the one of an arrow leaving the bow,” Eric Earley told us shortly before his band, Blitzen...
When you think of surf films, what comes to mind? Many say The Endless Summer films, or the cult classic that is Big Wednesday… Or...
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio, I catch up with Grouplove’s Christian Zucconi from the road. The band played two stellar shows in the...
I once ordered a triple shot espresso from a coffee stand. Normally, I go decaf. But I thought “wouldn’t it be neat to see what...
Empire of the Sun consists of longtime collaborators Luke Steele of alternative rock act The Sleepy Jackson, and Nick Littlemore of electronic dance act Pnau. The group comes from “The Land Down Under,”...
When it comes to rock guitar, Joe Satriani and Vernon Reid of Living Colour have been and will be on the top of the electric...
“Dear Seattle Music Insider! Who should we go see in Seattle next week?” Well, I’m so glad you asked! Lucky for you, three SUPER hot...