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Blink-182: The Rulers of Pop Punk Return
By Stephanie Dore on September 18, 2016
This was a show fulfilling dreams, a show to make teenage selves cry. Blink-182 – arguably harbingers of the mopey, hopeful pop-punk genre – were...
The Future Now Tour: Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas
By Stephanie Dore on August 26, 2016
Is the future less flashy? Judging by the low-key production of the Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas “Future Now” tour, it just might be. That...
Rob Zombie & Korn: Return of The Dreads Tour in Seattle
By Stephanie Dore on August 3, 2016
When powerhouse bands unite for a co-headlining tour, there’s a pretty good chance that it’ll be a show, and when one of those bands is...
Taste of Chaos Tour at Xfinity Arena
By Stephanie Dore on July 14, 2016
Revived from the depths of post-hardcore industry flail, the 2016 Taste of Chaos tour made a stop at Everett’s Xfinity Arena for a trip down...
The Lumineers Get Gorgeous At Marymoor Park
By Stephanie Dore on June 8, 2016
Just when you got that feeling that maybe our hipster-roots, suspender-loving musical moment had passed and everyone had thrown their hat into the electro-pop game,...
Be Still Your Broken Emo Hearts: Blaqk Audio At The Crocodile
By Stephanie Dore on May 16, 2016
Los Angeles alt-rock band Charming Liars opened up the night to an already packed room at Seattle’s Crocodile venue. With all the ingredients of a big-time...
Pure Power Pop with Rachel Platten and Co.
By Stephanie Dore on April 1, 2016
She may have taken a slower boat to pop stardom than her chart-topping compatriots, but at this point, there’s no denying Rachel Platten’s ubuiquitous tunes....
Young Wonders: Vance Joy and Elle King Take Over
By Stephanie Dore on February 28, 2016
There’s no escaping it now. “Riptide,” Vance Joy’s 2013 hit – like the ultimate definition of hit – song is one that there’s no denying....