Reviews

Ume ‘kicks it’ at The Crocodile (Photo Slideshow)
By Dan Rogers on April 11, 2014
Two great bands, one rip roaring, rockin’ night. The Crocodile played host to Black Pussy of Portland, and Ume of Austin Texas. Black Pussy has a very ’70s rock...
Against Me! brought the Neptune to life! (Photo Slideshow)
By Dan Rogers on April 11, 2014
The Neptune hosted three great bands with three completely different sounds. It was a night of emotional uppers and downers. It was all good music, just...
SMI New Music Preview: Beck – Morning Phase
By Christine Mitchell on April 8, 2014
From the opening strains of “Cycle,” Beck’s Morning Phase (Capitol) plays out as its titular title indicates. Beginning with the sounds the sun’s rays might...
Chinook Fest announces stellar 2014 lineup (Photo Slideshow)
By Katrina Charles on April 8, 2014
On Friday, Chinook Fest held its first lineup announcement party at the Crocodile. Attended by a packed house of excited and curious concert-goers, the entire...
Skinny Puppy Shocks Showbox SODO (Photo Slideshow)
By Bill Bungard on April 5, 2014
Vancouver-based electronic/industrial group Skinny Puppy made their way to Seattle’s Showbox SoDo. Complete with crazy costumes, electronic sounds and shock value, Skinny Puppy didn’t disappoint...
Neil Finn’s Murkey Depths at Neptune Theatre (Photo slideshow)
By Brent Stavig on April 5, 2014
There are several smells that I don’t necessarily want to be part of my concert experience. One is popcorn, another is calamari, and patchouli holds...
The War On Drugs at The Neptune Theater (Photo Slideshow)
By Alicia Kamenick on April 1, 2014
The War On Drugs‘ music can be deceiving. Their atmospheric keys and reverb sends waves of sound gently washing over you, but then you realize...
Toadies, Supersuckers, and Battleme: a.k.a things tossed around at El Corazon
By Christine Mitchell on April 1, 2014
“Enthusiastic” would be the polite, yet lame way to describe the crowd at the Toadies/Supersuckers/Battleme show at El Corazon. “Flagrantly chaotic” would be a better...
St. Vincent mesmerizes The Moore (Photo Slideshow)
By Hanna Stevens on March 31, 2014
St. Vincent gave Seattle a superbly beautiful sonic seizure at The Moore Theatre last Wednesday. Touring behind her February 2014 self-titled release, St. Vincent has...
Harps, James Redfern, and Eclectic Approach Put On One Solid Rock Show (Photo Slideshow)
By Katrina Charles on March 29, 2014
If ever you needed proof that the Seattle rock scene is alive and well, you would have found it at The Fenix in Seattle’s Pioneer...
Berlin takes everyone’s breath away at Snoqualmie Casino! (Photo Slideshow)
By Mocha Charlie on March 28, 2014
For years, I’ve been checking bands off my must-see and must-shoot lists. Over the last few, I’ve even been able to see bands live that...
The War On Drugs is coming to the Neptune!!!
By Arlene Brown on March 27, 2014
Whatever you’re doing tomorrow night, Friday March 28th, change your plans!! The War on Drugs is coming to town and they’re playing at The Neptune!!!...