Local Artists

SMI Radio Ep. 82 On Demand: Campfire Ok & Kristen Ward (Photos)
By Greg Roth on February 6, 2013
This week’s episode of SMI Radio features two brilliant artists, who each have very powerful and organic sounds, coupled with very strong production and songwriting: Campfire Ok and...
Ellie Goulding captivates Showbox Sodo (Photo Slideshow)
By Mocha Charlie on February 6, 2013
Many international vocalists lose their accent when they sing. Perhaps that’s why I find Ellie Goulding’s voice so alluring, captivating, and enchanting – because she doesn’t lose...
Live Review: Kristen Ward and band bring big sound to Triple Door (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on February 5, 2013
The last time Kristen Ward was in town was back in October, to celebrate the release of her most recent record, Last Night On Division. That...
Sasquatch! 2013 lineup announced in Seattle (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on February 4, 2013
photos by Mat Hayward / Courtesy of 107.7 The End It looks like we’re in for another phenomenal event at Sasquatch! 2013 at the Gorge Amphitheatre. The Northwest...
Daniel Kirkpatrick and The Bayonets + Eternal Fair & Fysah Thomas & Josh Clauson @ Tractor (Photo Slideshow)
By Dan Rogers on February 1, 2013
Daniel Kirkpatrick and The Bayonets, Eternal Fair, Fysah Thomas, and Josh Clauson did their thing Friday, January 25th at the Tractor. SMI contributor Dan Rogers was...
Seattle Living Room Shows & Melodic Caring Project throw pajama party (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on January 28, 2013
Seattle Living Room Shows & Melodic Caring Project: Naomi Wachira & Damien Jurado on Friday, January 25 @ secret location Seattle Living Room Shows, in...
Play it Forward 3…A look back in photos (Slideshow)
By Mocha Charlie on January 26, 2013
SMI contributor Mocha Charlie shares her thoughts and photos from Play it Forward 3… Play it Forward 3, an all-star concert to benefit Music Aid...
SMI Radio Ep. 81 On Demand: Zarni & Andrea Desmond
By Greg Roth on January 24, 2013
Featured on this week’s episode of SMI Radio are two extremely talented pianist and singer / songwriters, Zarni De Wet and Andrea Desmond. Both of these...
King Dude and Chelsea Wolfe live at The Triple Door (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on January 18, 2013
by Mat Hayward with Jennifer Austin King Dude and Chelsea Wolf @The Triple Door on 1/16/13 King Dude put on a solid, though somber, performance at...
SMI Radio Ep. 80 On Demand: Mary Lambert & The Local Strangers
By Greg Roth on January 17, 2013
Those familiar with Mary Lambert already know that she’s an artist who bares every aspect of her soul through her art, be it music or spoken...
Live Review: Ben Union record release show at the Crocodile (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on January 16, 2013
Ben Union record release w/ The Fame Riot and Aaron Daniel @ The Crocodile on 1/12/13 After several months of hard work in the studio,...
Lady Gaga greets fans in Tacoma (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on January 15, 2013
by Jennifer Austin photos by Bill Bungard When Lady Gaga does something, she leaves a mark. Last night, she gave her fans the same opportunity...