Reviews

Ben Union Releases VAMP
By Mocha Charlie on January 19, 2017
Ben Union sold out The Crocodile in Seattle over the weekend as he promoted his latest CD release, Vamp. The CD’s title alone is alluring and captivating. The music...
Big Ass Boombox’s Greatest Hits
By Christine Mitchell on January 17, 2017
Big Ass Boombox celebrated its fourth year of free, all ages entertainment with a slew of creatively charged up and coming local bands, filling The Crocodile...
Van Eps and co: The New Sound Of Seattle
By Jared Ream on January 17, 2017
Some would argue and say that grunge is still the driving force of music here in Seattle. But now there is a new sound: a softer,...
Rust on the Rails LP Release Show
By Madison Warnock on January 17, 2017
The Rust on The Rails album release show on January 8th at The Triple Door was arguably one of the most memorable shows of 2017,...
An Excellent Friday Night at Louie G’s
By Mike Baltierra on January 11, 2017
Stone Entertainment Group put on a killer show with an awesome line up at one of the South Sound’s favorite venue, Louie G’s Pizza. It’s...
Thunderpussy’s Rockin’ NYE x2
By Christine Mitchell on January 3, 2017
Thunderpussy had a pretty amazing 2016 in spite of, well, 2016. This band has taken seventies rock and roll mixed with blues and glam and stood...
BEST SEATTLE ALBUMS OF 2016: ABBY & CHRISTINE’S PICKS
By Abby Williamson on December 30, 2016
We keep hearing about how 2016 has been a massive dumpster fire, and in many ways us SMI folks do not disagree. But if there’s...
September Bids Farewell to December
By Mocha Charlie on December 29, 2016
Theatrical stage shows at a concerts are becoming more and more prevalent, giving music fans more for their money and greater visual stimulation. One such...
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks! Tour at the Paramount Theater
By Mike Baltierra on December 28, 2016
Brian Setzer, leader and founding member of Stray Cats, along with his big band jazz ensemble, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, brought their 13th Annual Christmas...
The Sounds Pack A Sweet Punch
By Stephanie Dore on December 25, 2016
Sweden’s The Sounds wrapped up the 10th anniversary tour for their seminal 2006 album, Dying To Say This To You, at Seattle’s Showbox with a...
In Flames Makes Another Visit To Seattle
By Jared Ream on December 20, 2016
The Forged in Fire tour seared itself into the memories of the fans in Seattle Tuesday night at the Showbox SoDo. Swedish metal band In...
“A Band in Seattle Christmas” delivers locals-only versions of holiday tunes
By Abby Williamson on December 15, 2016
If someone told you that they were putting together an hour-long holiday special filled with a mixture of classics and original songs performed by 21...