National / Global Artists

Austin Jenckes comes home to Seattle hits road for tour (Photo Slideshow)
By Mocha Charlie on February 13, 2014
When Austin Jenckes announced his west coast tour, his January 14 date at Seattle’s Crocodile was billed as his “home town” show, and quickly sold...
STYX live at The D & R in Aberdeen (Photo Slideshow)
By Mocha Charlie on February 13, 2014
The 1200 seat theater was at capacity for Thursday night’s show at The D & R in Aberdeen. Mocha Charlie made the 2+ hour drive...
Mayer Hawthorne plays yet another sold out show in Seattle (Photo Slideshow)
By Mocha Charlie on February 13, 2014
I’ve had my reasons as to why I’ve missed seeing Mayer Hawthorne perform live, and after FINALLY seeing him a few weeks back at (yet...
Looking back on the Sasquatch! 2014 Launch Party (Photo Slideshow)
By Christine Mitchell on February 5, 2014
At last, the eagerly expected Sasquatch! Festival Launch Party arrived. The soiree took place last week. Now that the festival is spanning two long weekends...
YACHT sails into The Tractor (Photo Slideshow)
By Alex Crick on January 27, 2014
Leave it to legendary Northwest concert promoter Adam Zacks (Sasquatch!), to pick some of the best artists in the Northwest and put them all on one...
Mary Lambert’s Star Shines at CWU
By Xander Deccio on January 25, 2014
Seattle-based singer Mary Lambert has been on a roll as of recent. She’s been nominated for a Grammy for the work she did with hometown...
Show Preview: YACHT at Tractor Tavern
By Alex Crick on January 21, 2014
Leave it to legendary northwest concert promoter Adam Zacks to pick some of the best artists in the Northwest and put them all on one...
SMI Radio Ep.97 On Demand: Reignwolf and Robert Roth & Hiro Yamamoto (Truly)
By Greg Roth on January 8, 2014
The Jordan Cook AKA Reignwolf crazy buzz started almost two years ago with a stunning in-store performance at Easy Street Records in Seattle and an equally stunning performance at Sasquatch! and...
SMI Live Music Preview: Lissie at The Crocodile (12/5/13)
By Arlene Brown on December 3, 2013
So, you’re not going to any shows this week? What??? Are you crazy!? This is one amazing music filled week here in Seattle. But of...
SMI New Music Preview: Robbie Williams – Swings Both Ways
By Alicia Kamenick on November 27, 2013
Alas, poor Robbie Williams. A big star everywhere but America. And dang it, what a shame. Dude has some serious pop chops. A great voice,...
Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr, Family of the Year, and Atlas Genius Rock the Neptune (Photos)
By Greg Roth on November 16, 2013
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...
Live Music Preview: Atlas Genius, Family of the Year, & Dale Earnhardt Jr. @ The Neptune 11/11/2013
By Xander Deccio on November 9, 2013
“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...