Local Artists

La Luz Fans Crowd Surf At CD Release Show
By Kriston McConnell on August 12, 2015
La Luz have been tearing up the Seattle music scene since 2012, and it seems that lately they are finally receiving the widespread recognition they deserve....
Sundries Record Release Party at The Piranha Shop
By Christine Mitchell on August 12, 2015
By all accounts, Sundries’ record release party for their debut album The Wave at The Piranha Shop was a friendly, comfortable affair, with friends old and...
Au Revoir at The Rendezvous: Shark The Herald
By Christine Mitchell on August 7, 2015
Saturday’s show at The Rendezvous was one that marked some changes in the Everett music scene, as Shark The Herald performed their farewell show, while...
SMI on Tour: Planes on Paper and Christopher Paul Stelling in Portsmouth NH
By Arlene Brown on August 6, 2015
SMI contributor Arlene Brown covers Seattle bands touring on the East coast. Travelling 3000 miles from home can be pretty daunting. Unless you’re doing what...
Mudhoney Rocks Everett’s Boat
By Christine Mitchell on August 3, 2015
A coup of major proportions took place in Everett on Saturday as the Everett Music Initiative and Scuttlebutt Brewing Company teamed up to bring grunge icon...
An Unshaven Look Back at Chinook Fest
By Brandon Taylor on July 30, 2015
Warning: If you’re expecting a balanced, concise review of Chinook Fest Summit with any attempt at objectivity, answers to anticipated reader questions, or even comprehensive...
Capitol Hill Block Party Day 1 Recap
By Alex Crick on July 27, 2015
Seattle’s Capitol Hill Block Party is an urban music festival in the heart of one of the city’s most vibrant and eclectic neighborhoods. The Block...
INSIDE OUT- Pt 2. Instrument and Gear Insurance
By Robin Fairbanks on July 24, 2015
Most musicians own instruments that not only have significant monetary value, but...
SMI Around The World: Eric & Encarnacion’s ‘Flamenco de Raíz’
By Christina Leiva on July 13, 2015
Eric & Encarnacion's theater ensemble "Flamenco de Raíz" recently performed at the Triple Door with special guest artists from Spain, Manuel Gutierrez, Jesús Montoya, and...
INSIDE OUT: The Music Industry from the inside . . . out
By Robin Fairbanks on July 3, 2015
Part 1: Stolen – The Do’s and Don’ts To Prevent Instrument Loss: Photo by: Run From Cover Behind every successful artist, is a host of...
Ayron Jones and PUSA kicked off Summer
By Greg Roth on June 29, 2015
We look back to that brilliant weekend fondly as Two Northwest favorite's, Ayron Jones and The Way and The Presidents of The United States of...
SMI New Music Preview: ‘Those Who Know’ by Blake Noble
By Brandon Taylor on June 17, 2015
It seems only fitting that Australian multi-instrumentalist Blake Noble has had his hands in many projects since moving to Seattle in 2012. Playing 12-string...