Reviews

Vicci Martinez drops new tracks on iTunes
By Greg Roth on April 30, 2012
Tacoma’s own Vicci Martinez‘s long-awaited new EP has finally dropped on iTunes. She will be performing her new single, “Come Along” with her “coach” and collaborator,...
Live Review: Matthew Sweet Breaks Up With His “Girlfriend” at The Triple Door
By Brent Stavig on April 30, 2012
Matthew Sweet at Triple Door 4/26/2012 In my opinion, there’s a right way and wrong way to commemorate the 20th anniversary of a legendary album that’s...
Brad added to Synergia Northwest Music Matters “Live” Lineup (Examiner.com)
By Greg Roth on April 28, 2012
As if Alan White and his band White, Vicci Martinez, Star Anna and The Laughing Dogs, LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends, and Howard Leese (Heart, Bad Company, Paul Rogers) weren’t enough ingredients for a...
Here is your Chateau Ste. Michelle Concert Lineup
By Greg Roth on April 28, 2012
By Jennifer Austin One of the things we love best about living here is the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery summer concerts. Warm evenings spent relaxing...
Live Review: Coldplay heats up the Key Arena
By Alicia Kamenick on April 27, 2012
Coldplay at The Crocodile 4/25/2012 Everyone says that Coldplay is trying to out-U2 U2, but those confetti cannons and big balloons? That’s straight out of...
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...
Video of The Week: Synergia Northwest’s Michael McMorrow and Shawn Stewart
By Greg Roth on April 22, 2012
Synergia Northwest presents Music Matter “Live” is only a few weeks away. The show takes place Saturday, May 12th, at the Paramount Theatre. Synergia NW...
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...
SMI Radio Ep.57 On Demand: Thomas Dolby
By Greg Roth on April 19, 2012
Back in the early 80’s when MTV actually played videos and the “M” stood for music, Thomas Dolby’s “She Blinded Me With Science” was a video staple. The...
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 –...
Your Sasquatch 2012 set times are set (video)
By Greg Roth on April 17, 2012
You know the line up, you bought your tickets, and you want to know what time your favorite Sasquatch artists are playing. As always, there...