National / Global Artists

Afghan Whigs Unleash Their Beast at The Showbox (Photo Slideshow)
By Brent Stavig on April 20, 2014
By Brent Stavig Photos by Mocha Charlie Tax Day 2014 in Seattle was rainy and windy, and finding parking near the Showbox at the Market...
An Acoustic Evening with Sevendust at El Corazon (Photo Slideshow)
By Arlene Brown on April 19, 2014
By John Lill Being a long-time Sevendust fan, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect at the El Corazon on Friday night. A mellow Sevendust...
Dancing with Bastille at Showbox Sodo (Photo Slideshow)
By Arlene Brown on April 14, 2014
by Arlene Brown What time should you show up to see a concert? That depends. If it’s a front-of-the-line spot for the Bastille concert at...
Young the Giant blows minds at Showbox Market (Photo Slideshow)
By Arlene Brown on April 11, 2014
by Arlene Brown Young the Giant made Showbox Market their home for two nights. And boy, did they make themselves at home. I caught their show...
Dum Dum Girls smolder at Neumos (Photo Slideshow)
By Hanna Stevens on April 11, 2014
The five members of Dum Dum Girls looked and sounded on the same wavelength last Saturday, all in variations of black attire and performing a...
Ume ‘kicks it’ at The Crocodile (Photo Slideshow)
By Dan Rogers on April 11, 2014
Two great bands, one rip roaring, rockin’ night. The Crocodile played host to Black Pussy of Portland, and Ume of Austin Texas. Black Pussy has a very ’70s rock...
Against Me! brought the Neptune to life! (Photo Slideshow)
By Dan Rogers on April 11, 2014
The Neptune hosted three great bands with three completely different sounds. It was a night of emotional uppers and downers. It was all good music, just...
SMI New Music Preview: Beck – Morning Phase
By Christine Mitchell on April 8, 2014
From the opening strains of “Cycle,” Beck’s Morning Phase (Capitol) plays out as its titular title indicates. Beginning with the sounds the sun’s rays might...
Skinny Puppy Shocks Showbox SODO (Photo Slideshow)
By Bill Bungard on April 5, 2014
Vancouver-based electronic/industrial group Skinny Puppy made their way to Seattle’s Showbox SoDo. Complete with crazy costumes, electronic sounds and shock value, Skinny Puppy didn’t disappoint...
Neil Finn’s Murkey Depths at Neptune Theatre (Photo slideshow)
By Brent Stavig on April 5, 2014
There are several smells that I don’t necessarily want to be part of my concert experience. One is popcorn, another is calamari, and patchouli holds...
The War On Drugs at The Neptune Theater (Photo Slideshow)
By Alicia Kamenick on April 1, 2014
The War On Drugs‘ music can be deceiving. Their atmospheric keys and reverb sends waves of sound gently washing over you, but then you realize...
Toadies, Supersuckers, and Battleme: a.k.a things tossed around at El Corazon
By Christine Mitchell on April 1, 2014
“Enthusiastic” would be the polite, yet lame way to describe the crowd at the Toadies/Supersuckers/Battleme show at El Corazon. “Flagrantly chaotic” would be a better...