2018 – Page 9 – SMI (Seattle Music Insider)

NODRA’s ‘Mantra’ is vital
By Christine Mitchell on February 2, 2018
These days, a large chunk of social interaction consists of a constant online barrage of headlines, opinions, memes, and boiling comment threads. It’s an ugly...
Single Review: Powerbleeder – “Donnie Wants You Dead”
By Paddy Moran on January 29, 2018
Charming pop rock four-piece Powerbleeder have something to tell you: Donnie wants you dead. That’s how their latest single, “Donnie Wants You Dead,” brings life...
Howard Jones Kicks Off Solo Piano Tour in Seattle
By Alicia Kamenick on January 29, 2018
It’s fairly common these days to be able to catch your favorite ‘80s act on tour. Nostalgia is popular, and there’s nothing wrong with that...
Single Review: Leava – “Had Enough?”
By Paddy Moran on January 26, 2018
Simon Nicol, or Leava, is a Seattle and Everett-based musician currently working on a collection of songs entitled True Believers. On his latest track, “Had...
This Weekend: The 5th Annual Timbrr! Winter Music Festival
By Paddy Moran on January 23, 2018
This weekend, live music has a tangible temperature – cold. Maybe you’re in Western or Eastern Washington and looking to get away for some winter...
Vicious Rumors Invades Louie G’s Pizza
By Mike Baltierra on January 20, 2018
Veteran power metal band Vicious Rumors are tearing up the left coast during their West Coast Invasion Tour, and the second of their Pacific Northwest dates brought...
Single Review: The Co Founder – “Full Stop”
By Paddy Moran on January 18, 2018
The Co Founder, a Pacific Northwest band with roots in Seattle and Bellingham, are seasoned touring musicians. Armed with a full travel schedule and plans...
James Coates Unveils “This Town” LIVE
By Mocha Charlie on January 17, 2018
The first Friday in January brought out singer/songwriter James Coates, who played to a great crowd over at the High Dive in Fremont. Featuring a headlining...
John Maus, Holy Shit coming to the Crocodile
By Kaitlin Frick on January 17, 2018
John Maus is known for his intensely physical and nihilistic live shows, during which he screams into a microphone while pulling at his hair and...
Single Review: The City Hall – “Post-“
By Paddy Moran on January 15, 2018
Seattle’s The City Hall are a playful indie rock two piece formed by the likes of Casey Dunau and Luke Hogfoss. Showing that the...
Album Review: Silver Torches – Let It Be a Dream
By Paddy Moran on January 10, 2018
The vast expanse of bands that make up the Seattle scene today create a need for artists to consistently find new ways to challenge...
Fates Warning Kicks Off West Coast Tour at Studio Seven
By Mike Baltierra on January 8, 2018
Progressive heavy metal band Fates Warning kicked off their six date West Coast Tour at Studio Seven in Seattle. The tour is in support of their latest...