Reviews

New Politics leaves us speechless in Seattle (Photo Slideshow)
By Arlene Brown on November 12, 2014
When a band is so taken with a crowd that words can’t express their love of a city and its people, well, there’s not much...
Ruler at The Cannery
By Christine Mitchell on November 12, 2014
Ruler is on the rise, and mastermind Matt Batey has devised a pop equation that has an alluring potential. If you make the easy investment...
Music Fit For Any Galaxy: Android Amaker, Fresh Espresso & The Fame Riot
By Mocha Charlie on November 9, 2014
On Friday night, newly formed Android Amaker debuted his current (evolving) project to fans at Neumos in Capitol Hill. Along for the cosmic ride, he...
Drama Club Gets “The Black Mass Tour” Crowd Ready To Rock
By Mocha Charlie on November 9, 2014
The anonymous DJ duo (because they wear masks to hide their true identity), Drama Club, opened up “The Black Mass Tour” show (which also features...
Seattle’s Hands Waved High for Australian Rock Band, Tonight Alive!
By Mocha Charlie on November 8, 2014
Tonight Alive is a band that performs with great energy and exuberance. Lead singer Jenna McDougall evokes an aura that surrounds her fans, one that...
Hey Marseilles enchants at Edmonds Center for the Arts
By Christine Mitchell on November 3, 2014
Those present at Hey Marseilles’ performance at Edmonds Center for the Arts on Sunday evening were witness to something special. The combination of the ECA’s gorgeous...
Soniphone Records showcases fresh, raw talent
By Christine Mitchell on November 2, 2014
It was a dark and stormy night last Thursday, but the Soniphone Spook-A-Thon was nothing as rote as the weather. If anything, the dark, wind,...
The Kills Get Salty and Sweet at The Neptune
By Victoria Holt on November 2, 2014
The Kills rocked The Neptune Monday night with their primal, unbridled energy. Alison Mosshart’s sweaty, almost dreaded hair went handsomely awry as she whipped around,...
SMI Radio Ep. 106 On Demand: NWCZ Radio’s Darrell Fortune & Sarah Gerritsen
By Greg Roth on October 29, 2014
On the most recent episode of SMI Radio I catch up with NWCZ Radio founder, Darrell Fortune and host of his new show True Fidelity which can...
Soniphone Spook-A-Thon this Thursday
By Christine Mitchell on October 29, 2014
Looking for an extra chance to sport your Halloween garb and celebrate this week? Come on down to the Columbia City Theater to the Soniphone...
A ‘Completely Crazy’ Night with Yelle at Neumos (Photos)
By Victoria Holt on October 28, 2014
Neumos was bouncing off the walls Friday night to the sweet sounds of French synth-pop band Yelle. Fronted by talented and beautiful vocalist Julie Budet,...
Phillip Phillips Closes Out CWU’s Homecoming Week (Photos)
By Xander Deccio on October 25, 2014
American Idol Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips performed to a sold out crowd at the SURC Ballroom at Central Washington University (CWU) in Ellensburg. Phillips...