National / Global Artists

SMI Radio Ep. 58 On Demand: Musician and author Storm Large
By Greg Roth on April 25, 2012
Portland’s Storm Large is a certified triple threat. In 2006, the musician, singer, and now published author gained national attention by wowing tv audiences with her stunning performances...
Neko Case & Fitz and The Tantrums to headline Capitol Hill Block Party
By Greg Roth on April 24, 2012
Festival season is upon us, and one of the Emerald City’s hippest outdoor music events is The Capitol Hill Block Party. Organizers have released the...
Live Review: Jeff Mangum resurfaces at The Moore
By Dusty Henry on April 20, 2012
Jeff Mangum at The Moore Theatre (4/16/12) After an absence of more than a decade, Jeff Mangum faced a packed house at The Moore, April...
New Music Review: Of Monsters and Men “My Head is an Animal”
By Dusty Henry on April 18, 2012
Don’t believe whatcha heard. Of Monsters and Men are a pop band. Labeling them as the latest, new fun folk band may be convenient –...
Live Review: Peggy Sue brings the fun to The Crocodile
By Greg Roth on April 16, 2012
By Alina Shanin Peggy Sue at The Crocodile 4/11/2012 First Aid Kit fans not only got to see their beloved folk band, but also caught the...
Live Review: Radiohead gets a little funky at “The Key”
By Alicia Kamenick on April 11, 2012
Radiohead – Key Arena, 4/9/2012 I found my friend in the crowd after the show and asked what she’d thought. “They’re different from when I...
The Revivalists… Amen, I’m a believer (Examiner.com)
By Greg Roth on April 9, 2012
I had the opportunity to meet and see an amazing group of cats do their thing this past weekend at Tractor. I have to say it...
Live Review: Rodrigo y Gabriela dazzle at The Paramount
By Greg Roth on April 5, 2012
By Alina Shanin Rodrigo y Gabriela at The Paramout Theatre 4/3/2012 After a short break from the UK tour, Rodrigo y Garbriela kicked off their journey across the...
Video of The Week: “Little Talks” Of Monsters and Men
By Greg Roth on March 29, 2012
It’s been making its way around the globe via computer screens since last year, but given the fact the band was just here and their...
Exclusive live Queensryche track with Synergia Northwest Orchestra
By Greg Roth on March 18, 2012
Synergia Northwest presents Music Matters “Live” is coming Saturday, May 12th, to The Paramount Northwest. SMI is a proud supporter of this event, because not...
Live Review: Hugh Cornwell and Glen Matlock throw down at El Corazon (3/10)
By Greg Roth on March 13, 2012
By Darrell Fortune – nwconvergencezone.com Think Punk Rock is dead? Well, think again. The one-two punch served up by former Punk greats Hugh Cornwell and Glen...
Artists tell Rush to knock it off
By Greg Roth on March 12, 2012
By Jennifer Austin When Rush Limbaugh unleashed his vitriolic, gender-slur laden tirade on women last week, he lost more than advertisers and listeners. He also lost music privileges....