2015 – SMI (Seattle Music Insider)

2015 was a big year for Lemolo
By Greg Roth on December 30, 2015
2015 was a big year for Meagan Grandall and her wonderful music vision, Lemolo. This past November, Grandall and company released the sonically and melodically...
A conversation with Silas Blak
By Carradin Michel on December 21, 2015
Silas Blak‘s music and cerebral approach on the mic has been the object of much praise from local music writers and fellow artists since the mid-’90s....
Amid Band Member Shake-Ups, Mushroomhead Thrives On Tour
By Mocha Charlie on December 16, 2015
Fans, or “Shroomheads,” as they are commonly called, may never know the reasons why the recent exodus of members Waylon Reavis and Tom Shmitz happened,...
All in the family with My Brothers and I (Video Interview & Photos)
By Greg Roth on December 15, 2015
Those of you who have attended Seattle Living Room Shows, or Seattle Secret Shows know that Carrie and Kristen Watt curate some of the best...
Muse’s Drone Invasion
By Christine Mitchell on December 15, 2015
Fans of English band Muse were happily assaulted by drones at KeyArena last Saturday night – and for them, it was a very, very good...
Deck The Hall Ball rocks KeyArena
By Renae Koepke on December 15, 2015
The holiday season in Seattle is time for eggnog lattes, rain boots, and most notably 107.7 The End’s Deck The Hall Ball, held at KeyArena. The...
INSIDE OUT: Jammin’ Challenge winner brings judges to their feet!
By Robin Fairbanks on December 13, 2015
INSIDE OUT is a look from within the Music Industry. (Editorial note: this editorial opinion piece reflects the views of the author alone) Part 1...
A Raucous Evening at the Sunset with The Mama Rags
By Jake Hanson on December 12, 2015
When the Sunset is already filling up during the first of four bands in a set, it’s likely to be a show worth attending. Last week’s performance with Sundries,...
DragonForce & Kamelot Bring Maximum Overload to Seattle
By Mocha Charlie on December 8, 2015
Last week’s DragonForce show marked the end of a two year absence from Seattle for the band, and fans were eager to see what they would...
The Banner Days take us to Church (Video Interview & Photos)
By Greg Roth on December 3, 2015
Loomis edgy and soulful vocal styling along with Whitney's beautiful tones and feel create an incredible sound that is divinely inspired. So it was only...
Thunderpussy: Takin’ U Over
By Christine Mitchell on November 30, 2015
Seattle proved that it was thankful for local rock and roll by completely cramming into Neumos on Thanksgiving Eve for a stacked bill that included...
Public Image Limited Returns After 20 Years
By Xander Deccio on November 29, 2015
It’s been years since Public Image LTD (PiL) frontman John Lydon (formally Johnny Rotten of Sex Pistols) has been in Seattle. Although there was the so-called Jesus Christ...